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Bret Fernández, the chef at the helm of this restaurant named after the Galician word for “sauce”, defines his culinary concept by the mantra “celebration, abundance and satisfaction". At this tapas bar-style eatery located along a pedestrianised street in Lugo’s old quarter, you’ll find quotes by leading Galician writers plus a meticulous dining room with a rustic feel on the first floor, the latter also boasting an ageing cabinet. The extensive à la carte features hints of fusion, and showcases an impressive array of beef (Friesian, Rubia Gallega etc) and fish (both whole and different cuts,

In this centrally located restaurant, which promotes vegetables from small organic producers and meats from farms where animal welfare is respected, they offer traditional cuisine with modern touches and slight nods to other cultures. On the menu, rounded out with a selection of tapas and two menus, you'll find dishes such as the house hake salpicón, the chicken gyozas with balsamic and black beer or their Canelón de ropa vieja with Celtic pork, black chickpeas and green turnip top mojo. It is home to a charming patio-terrace too!

Located in a small town just over 15km from Lugo, this restaurant is the perfect place for meat-lovers who can choose between dishes roasted in the wood-fired oven (such as baby lamb) or steak cooked on the grill. This “asador”, which shares its name with a charming small hotel, has gradually updated its facilities and is one of the few in Galicia to have a Castilian roasting oven and open grill behind the counter. The “alta selección” beef steak is for two to share.

With over 35 years of history behind it, this restaurant occupying a typical Galician house is a renowned local eatery. It features an attractive bar and wine cellar, with the floor upstairs set aside for the welcoming rustic-cum-contemporary dining room, where guests can choose from a traditional, seasonally inspired à la carte. Popular dishes on the menu include wild mushrooms and game, such as partridge, venison and wild boar. The owner is passionate about wine and it is not unusual for her to invite guests to her wine cellar so that they can select their bottle personally. An extensive set

Ever heard of Cocido de Lalín? Cabanas, located in the city centre and boasting a warm atmosphere, is one of the best places to try this iconic dish, which is based on Galician pork products. They offer a traditional à la carte menu with seasonal dishes and excellent options for fish and seafood of the day, as well as a successful three-course menu called 'Cocido de Lalín'. The extensive and carefully selected wine list deserves a special mention, with more than 1,500 labels. In fact, Carlota, the owners' daughter, works as a sommelier, demonstrating her extensive knowledge and great professio

This modest establishment, located next to the municipal car park (where the weekly market is usually held), focuses on traditional cuisine that stands out for the quality of its fish and seafood, purchased daily at the fish market, although some meat dishes and tasty rice dishes for two are also on the menu. A highlight? The grilled baby squid or the fish stew (caldeirada) with cider.