El Mosquito vigo
A historic Vigo gem serving exquisite Galician seafood for nearly a century in an elegant, welcoming setting.
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A historic Vigo gem serving exquisite Galician seafood for nearly a century in an elegant, welcoming setting.
"The best meal we had during our entire visit and the best meal we’ve had anywhere this year."
Reserve in Advance
This popular spot fills up quickly; reservations are highly recommended to secure your table.
Savor Galician Specialties
Don't miss traditional Galician dishes like grilled sole, razor clams, or cod fish empanada.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Galician Seafood
Price
$$$
Phone
+34 616 50 45 44
Address
Praza da Pedra, 4, 36202 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
Website
elmosquitorestaurante.com/Highlights
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Authentic Galician Seafood
Experience the freshest seafood, from goose barnacles to grilled sea bass and monkfish, prepared with traditional flair.
Impeccable Service and Ambiance
Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere with attentive staff who offer excellent recommendations.
Delectable Homemade Desserts
Conclude your meal with exquisite homemade desserts like the famed Santiago tart or a delightful coffee schnapps.
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Reserve in Advance
This popular spot fills up quickly; reservations are highly recommended to secure your table.
Savor Galician Specialties
Don't miss traditional Galician dishes like grilled sole, razor clams, or cod fish empanada.
Ask for Wine Pairings
Staff can provide excellent wine recommendations to perfectly complement your chosen dishes.
Explore the Starters
Consider ordering various small plates before your main course for a diverse taste of the menu.
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Reserve in Advance
This popular spot fills up quickly; reservations are highly recommended to secure your table.
Savor Galician Specialties
Don't miss traditional Galician dishes like grilled sole, razor clams, or cod fish empanada.
Ask for Wine Pairings
Staff can provide excellent wine recommendations to perfectly complement your chosen dishes.
Explore the Starters
Consider ordering various small plates before your main course for a diverse taste of the menu.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
El Mosquito Vigo is celebrated for its exceptional Galician seafood, with many reviewers highlighting the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The service is consistently praised for being attentive and friendly, contributing to a wonderful dining experience. While prices are on the higher side, most diners feel the quality of food and service justifies the cost, making it a highly recommended destination for seafood lovers.
"We came here for dinner and it was such a pleasant surprise experience, the atmosphere is very nicely lit, the waitress super nice and friendly, the food was very good and the percebes were a must, we also had a nice lamb and my partner had the fish monk very nice as well, we ended the dinner with a nice home made Santiago tart and really nice Albariño. Would definitely comeback"
luiz simoes
"If I could give a 6 star rating, this would be the place! Amazing seafood. From appetizers through to the coffee schnapps at end the night, just wonderful!
Service was AMAZING! Helping us with our Spanish while peaking very good English, she made meal most enjoyable. Her description of every course guided us all to something on the menu. A party of 5, 3 had seafood, 1 had a steak, and 1 had a vegetarian dish. We tried 3 of the deserts w/ the “French toast” as everyone’s favorite.
I had the grilled, wild turbot, and also pictured is the vegetables over rice and the Arroz de monkfish and prawns."
Jim Tarwater
"Excellent restaurant that has been in operation since the 1930s. The menu is not extensive but everything is delicious and very well prepared. Great wine list and impecable service. Highly recommended."
Victor Restrepo
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Mosquito Vigo is renowned for its traditional Galician seafood, impeccable service, and elegant ambiance. Specialties include percebes, grilled sea bass, and various rice dishes.
Yes, it's highly recommended to make reservations in advance, especially during peak times, as the restaurant is very popular.
Highly recommended dishes include percebes (goose barnacles), razor clams, grilled sea bass, octopus, and various seafood rice dishes.
Yes, the restaurant offers delicious homemade desserts, with the Santiago tart and coffee schnapps being particularly popular choices.
The service at El Mosquito Vigo is consistently praised as impeccable, with staff being helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.
El Mosquito Vigo is considered an upscale dining experience, with prices reflecting the high quality of seafood and service.
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Signed photos from the likes of King Juan Carlos and Julio Iglesias cover the walls of this elegant stone-wall restaurant opened in 1928. Specialties include lenguado a la plancha (grilled sole) and navajas (razor clams). The tocinillo de cielo, a double-rich caramel flan, is heavenly, as the name implies.
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For the past 80 years, El Mosquito has enjoyed fanfare amongst locals and international food critics alike for its delectable Galician cuisine in an upscale ambiance. El Mosquito still serves its signature tapas, but has moved on to include a variety of dishes like mussels, empanadas, steaks, fish filets and, home style desserts. Recommendations: Galician cod fish empanada (pie), mussels with oil, vinegar and garlic, octopus, shellfish croquettes, navajas (razor clams) and the fish of the day.
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The family-run El Mosquito (00 34 986 433570, elmosquitovigo.com) is well worth a visit for the pickled mussels, octopus and much-loved local speciality – Galician pie made with fish or meat. Or try the Spanish rice chicken casserole at A Curuxa Taberna (00 34 986 438857), a tapas bar in the old part of the city. Gastronomes will love Maruja Limón (00 34 986 473406, marujalimon.es), where the talented head chef Rafael Centeno Moyer creates a veritable feast for the eyes – and palate.
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With nearly 90 years of history, El Mosquito (Plaza da Pedra 4) is the place to go to find excellent fish and seafood, served in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu presents both sharing and à-la-carte entries, reiterating Vigo’s tight bond to the sea by using the freshest products available. Traditional dishes are given a contemporary touch, while the Galician wines featured on the list offer ideas for pairings.
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El Mosquito (Praza da Pedra, 4): This upmarket Galician restaurant has long been established as a leader on Vigo’s gastronomic scene. It is best known for its seafood dishes although some meat options are available. When ordering it’s a good idea to start with some of their delicious tapas such as octopus (pulpo) or jumbo prawns (langostinos) followed by a seafood main course such as monkfish (rape).
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