Location: Ourense
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Where to Eat in Ourense: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Ourense (Galician: [owˈɾɛnse]; Spanish: Orense [oˈɾense]) is a city in northwestern Spain, the capital of the province of the same name in Galicia. It is on the Portuguese Way path of the Road of St James, the Camino de Santiago.
Things to do in Ourense
1. Bar Orellas
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4 based on 498 reviews
2. Casa do Pulpo
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4 based on 464 reviews
Reviewed By mjelling - Geneva, Switzerland
Various ratings state positive things about the fish dishes. we were very disappointed. The scallops (zamborinas or coquilles st. jacques) were not fresh at all and I even believe that they were deep frozen. The other dishes were not much better. The wine proposed was so-so, while the service was really a bit too off-hand.
Not a place to go back to.
3. Galileo Restaurante
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Pumba_Kakalake - Verin
I went to this restaurant in Easter with my boyfriend and apart from an outstanding interior design the food is very good quality (better than the average good quality Galician food), amazing presentation and great taste!
Just amazing.
Only downturn is that it is a bit pricey... but you dont have to go every day! :)
4. A Taberna
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4.5 based on 494 reviews
Restaurante A Taberna esta situado a la entrada del centro historico de Ourense en una Antigua casa restaurada cerca del Jardin del Posio.En A Taberna le ofrecemos una cocina casera, tradicional y gallega aprovechando las buenas materias primas, frescas y de temporada que aporta nuestra zona.Las instalaciones y decoracion son rusticas, creando una atmosfera muy agradable. Dos salones elegantemente decorados nos permiten ubicar grupos de empresa, de familia, eventos, etc. para los que preparamos menus especiales previa reserva.Disponemos de una bodega con mas de 300 referencias nacionales e internacionales y contamos con recomendaciones de las Guias Campsa y Michelin. Un trato exquisito y una atencion personalizada completan nuestra oferta.Desde finales del 2010 tenemos el distintivo Q de Calidad Turistica otorgado por el Instituto para la Calidad Turistica Espanola.
Reviewed By Eva S - Chicago, Illinois
This is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. And to give you a context, the other restaurants that I feel fortunate to have dined at and that fall into this “favorite” category include: The Inn at Little Washington, (Virginia, U.S.A.), The Waterside Inn (Bray, England), Boka (Illinois, USA), Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (Ngorongoro Crater, Kenya), Rumfish y Vino (Placencia, Belize).
FOOD: New Galician-style food with traditional fare options done with a bit of a modern touch. The flavors are perfectly balanced; the food is deliciously fresh, the ingredients are carefully thought out and the presentation ranges from simple, to rustic, to pretty. You really can’t go wrong with anything you order as the seafood is superb and the meats are succulent. And unlike many restaurants that only shine with their savory options, the dessert here is a pleasant end to a wonderful meal. I’m honestly not sure why this chef has not yet received a Michelin Star- but all I can say is that Javier delivers. The only reason I can think of that he hasn’t received this honor is that the province of Galicia is an under considered destination despite its majestic landscapes, impressive history and wonderful fare.
LOCATION: It is perfectly located in the “Casco Viejo” which is essentially the architecturally historic area of Ourense. When you arrive at the restaurant (a formerly private home) you must ring a bell as you stand in a little portico- somewhat reminiscent of the Prohibition Era in Chicago. Within seconds you are greeted at the door by a warm smile. You then enter back in time into a rustic yet elegant room that is filled with wine, ham legs, copper kitchen pots and a number of pictures of noteworthy individuals that have stopped in to experience for their self what all the buzz is about, such as The King of Spain, that quietly decorate the walls. As you proceed through, there are two dining rooms that are equally inviting and romantically enveloping.
SERVICE: All of the staff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable and inviting. And it helps that Ana, The Maître d', speaks English well enough to guide those who are limited to in their Spanish through what will undoubtedly be one of their best culinary experiences in Spain.
5. Restaurante Nova
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4.5 based on 636 reviews
Reviewed By onzils - Madrid
Nova offers 3 different menus and changes them weekly, so the menus always include seasonal products from the region (wild mushrooms now for instance). We choose the first menu (28€/pers without drinks), and were utterly impressed and pleased with the quality offered. Service is very professional. Choice between 3 types of artisanal breads. All extra´s (water, wine, coffee) are very well priced as well : for instance 1.30€/coffee, and a selection of gourmandises is included (the cook brings them himself, so you can chat a bit with him...something one can appreciate in this type of restaurant). Wine (all from Galicia) list is large and varied. A must when going to Ourense!
6. A Palleira
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Somo66 - Santander, Spain
This is the only restaurante in Ourense that serves fresh caught fish from the ocean...nothing from fish factories. You need a reservation. Our fish was grilled perfectly and came with local potatoes and greens. We also had great wine from the local area. A great homemade dessert and orujo...the perfect meal and priced below other places we eat at. Every table was filled at 1400 hrs...standing room only and everybody was eating like "no tomorrow"....highly recommend. Parking easy in the street close by.
7. Pacifico
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Abril - Dublin, Ireland
We went to café Pacifico to check it out based on Tripadvisor reviews and it was such a great discovery. We have gone back for breakfast and coffee ever since when in the área. The coffee is very good (something rare in Ourense as our experience has been hit and miss). The pastries are home made in-house and you think you have travelled to Paris, they are that good;, they are crispy and warm first thing in the morning and absolutely delicieux. The variety is small but so perfect. Toast are amazing, they have 3 different types of bread you can choose from and with different toppings, honey & cinnamon, Tomato & Olive Oil and Butter & Jam. The presentation alone is outstanding and oh so pretty, you even feel sorry you have to eat them! The place is as charming as its food. There is a large feature table at the back for clients to share (although spanish do not like to share their table with anyone! which I find it quite amusing). The staff are very helpful and profesional and it shows how much they like working there, they always serve you with a smile. It is such a pleasure to go there, and you tend to linger with a cup of coffee and your tablet/laptop working away. Couldn´t recommend it highly enough. Fingers crossed we can manage a evening meal reservation as it seems it is another treat to the tastebuds.
8. O Lar Do Leiton
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5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By ruckyta - Ourense, Spain
Decidimos repetir en este restaurante porque la vez anterior fue todo excelente, desde la atención como el ambiente del local o la comida, pero esta vez fue algo diferente.
La comida no defraudó, pedimos picaña y bacalao como la vez anterior y la verdad es que nadie se quejó de su plato. Los postres también estuvieron a la altura, ricos y abundantes. La atención como siempre correcta y amable.
El principal problema de esta vez ha sido el frío que pasamos. En el mes de diciembre en Ourense, y concretamente en el lugar donde se encuentra el restaurante hace un frío horrible, y la verdad poca diferencia había de estar dentro a estar fuera. Creo que el problema se debió a que estaba tan lleno que prefirieron prescindir de la chimenea y poner a una persona pegada a ella, por lo que resultaba imposible encenderla. Sinceramente yo preferiría dar un buen servicio y coger una reserva menos, porque la gente en general estaba comiendo con los abrigos y no me parecía oportuno, además de ser incómodo para los clientes.
Dudaría si volver a este restaurante, porque para mí la comodidad es lo primero, y en este caso no estuvimos cómodos, además de que había mucho ruido en el local que dificultaba hablar con la gente de la mesa aunque estuviera a tu lado.
9. La Estacion De Loman
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Burguers Delicatessen en Ourense (Galicia) Comida Americana, Ecológica, Comida Rápida "Fast Food", Hamburguesas, Sándwiches, Perritos Calientes, Ensaladas, Postres Artesanos. Apostamos por nuestros productos equilibrados, ecológicos, y con procedencia sostenible. * RESTAURANTE SIN GLUTEN
Reviewed By josemanuelDoha - Geneva, Switzerland
Nice and small place with food hamburgers and sandwiches. Good and unexpectedly range of choice. This place won some rewards for some of those special hamburgers. Careful because some time what you order doesn't look like in the picture. Good taste but the service is very slow for this kind of food.
10. Cocote Cafe Bistro
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4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Abril - Dublin, Ireland
We have been spending a little time in Ourense and discovering the local food offerings and came accross this new café Bistro (only opened last month) and totally felt in love with the place. The space is divided in two áreas, the café to have drinks and tapas and the restaurant área at the rear of the place. The whole space has a very conteporary feel with commission art work at the back which covers the whole Wall. The bar área is covered with wooden white wash panelling, giving it a look between shabby chic and Miami beach.
We passed by it and decided to try as we really liked the look of it and the menú. We were bowled over by the tzatziki, the best we´ve have in a long, long time outside Greece. We also had sliders and patatas bravas, both were fab!. We have gone back since to have lunch a few times with the Menu del dia which is not your usual fare, it does comprise of starter, main and dessert and includes wine and bread but the food is of higher level than your usual menú del dia you tend to get all over Ourense. The cost is €9 which is an absolute bargain for what you get. They also have a burger menu around €6 and the burger is to die for! Service is always very good, profesional and above all incredibly friendly. Highly recommended, after a couple of months here, it has become one of my favorite places to eat and that is a tall order in a city where food is so ingrained in the culture and there are 100´s places to eat.
