As a long-time staple of Santiago de Compostela’s culinary scene, O Gato Negro are experts in the preparation of traditional Galician foods. Examples of these traditional foods are berberechos (steamed cockles), orella de cerdo (boiled pig’s ears with paprika), raxo (sautéed pig loin marinated in paprika), and the ubiquitous polbo á feira, or boiled octopus. The restaurant’s lack of ostentation has done no harm to its popularity.

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O Gato Negro could be called the gastronomic heart of Santiago, a mythical place with a long metal bar that you must not miss; to leave the Galician capital without trying the bar food here is nothing short of a sin. The pub is easy to find thanks to the green window, striking door and the black cat resting on it for years. Don't expect minimalist décor or high-faluting creations, what really matters here is the food: not surprisingly, there are many who say that in this place they have tasted the best octopus in the world, and you'll have the chance to confirm that for yourself.

Afterwards, and back on the food trail, we head to O Gato Negro (The Black Cat), a small, relaxed tapas restaurant in The Old Town where José has managed to grab an outside table (it doesn't take bookings). He orders for us and out comes a huge centolla – a red king crab – for approval before cooking. When it arrives cooked, José shows off his chef skills and sloshes some of the godello white wine we're drinking into the shell to mix together with the meat, which we eat atop the crunchy Galician bread that’s constantly replenished on our table.

Tucked away on one of Santiago's narrow streets, O Gato Negro is worthy of its own pilgrimage. Drink cheap, delicious wine from barrels while feasting on an empanada, pulpo á feira, stewed scallops, and more fresh seafood. Despite its inconspicuous location (look for the black cat sign around number 19), O Gato Negro manages to lure throngs of locals and travelers.

This Spanish restaurant in Santiago offers a perfect ‘tapas’ introduction to people who have never had tapas before. Restaurante o Gato Negro is a great place to snack on tapas whether you are a tourist or a local. Often referred to as a ‘quaint hole in the wall’, it is a place where old friends hang out to have a glass of chilled drink and a savory plate of tapas.

This was one of the main reasons why we visited Santiago de Compostela, to try percebes. Percebes are gooseneck barnacles often referred to as “Lucifer’s Fingers”. A delicacy along the Galician and southern Portuguese coasts, percebes are ominously nicknamed not just because of their devilish appearance, but because they’re notoriously difficult to harvest.

If you can find a spot at O Gato Negro, take it immediately.” That’s the advice my albergue host gave me about tapas in Santiago de Compostela, and she wasn’t wrong. This tiny, no-frills local institution is perpetually packed—for good reason. Many say it’s the best place in town for authentic tapas.

If you are looking to enjoy the Galician classic of Pulpo Gallego (Octopus) then Taberna O Gato Negro is the place for you. Our Airbnb host recommended it and we were delighted to sample the local flavors. Taberna O Gato Negro is a compact and narrow space, located not too far from the Cathedral.

This is one of the most emblematic establishments in Santiago de Compostela. With a history that spans decades, this bar is famous for its rustic ambiance and authenticity. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by its stone walls, wooden floors, and décor that evokes the traditional Galician spirit.

O Gato Negro is the kind of place that locals in the know point you towards. The great value, home-style Galician fish and seafood dishes have this modest sized restaurant regularly packed to the gills. Delicate Galician white wines are served in a porcelain jug and drunk out of a small bowl.

The atmospheric streets of the old town are peppered with traditional taverns like A Moa and O Gato Negro that serve Galician wine straight from the barrel. For beer lovers, there’s the famous A Cervexaría Arteixo that offers a fantastic variety of craft beers.

Then move on to Gato Negro and order some pementos de Padrón (the famed peppers from the town of Padrón). Xuntanza should be next, and finally, if you’re still hungry (and sober enough!), finish up at A Taberna do Bispo.

The perfect plan would be as follows: a portion of seafood washed down with wine in a mug at O gato negro, xoubiñas at María Castaña, pig’s ear at Orella, squid fried in batter at A Coruña, clams at Mesón 42.