A Noiesa Casa de Comidas

A Noiesa Casa de Comidas was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. We were greeted by the owner himself and treated with kindness and warmth. We ordered the pulpo a feira, the ensalada de tomate con bonito, the tortilla, mejillones, and the berenjena con miel gallega- impossible to pick a favorite but the stars were the pulpo and the ensalada for sure! We capped off lunch with a slice of the tarta de queso, another hit, and not to be missed. We wanted seconds of everything and cannot wait to return soon! Thank you very much for having us.

We made reservations (absolutely necessary) for a late lunch at 3:15 and the experience started from the moment we were greeted and taken to our table. Flawless and friendly service by the family owners and lovely food arriving at our table. From the simple pleasure of the tomatoes and spring onion salad (seriously just amazingly ripe tomatoes) to the super freshness of the mussels, ended with the heartiness of the pork cheek and beans casserole. We would have tried dessert but there was no capacity left to eat more. Just a wonderful homely experience from start to end.

A Noiesa was a great choice to celebrate my mom’s birthday. The food was excellent, and portions were very generous, so much so that a dish for two could easily be shared by three people, which could help reduce the overall price. The staff were incredibly friendly and even helped us prepare a small surprise for my mom with candles on a little cake, which we really appreciated. The space itself is cozy and charming. We had to make a reservation well in advance, as it’s one of the most popular places in Santiago. In the end, my mom was happy, and that’s what mattered most.

We went there twice today for lunch and dinner! The food is exceptional! We loved the tomato salad, the home-made croquettes, the meat (Galician pork) and the dessert 🥰 The waiters are wonderful! Rafaela, Ricardo, Isaac and everyone else from the team make an amazing job. Thank you very much for this experience! Familia de Suiza

After reading in some blogs that this is a famous restaurant, I immediately made reservations. I read some reviews saying the service is very good and food is excellent. Unfortunately not during our visit. If you can, avoid the male staff with glasses and mustache so it doesn’t ruin your dining experience. It is not a cheap fastfood restaurant after all. He is very rude. He gave us the cheesecake we ordered and simply dropped the teaspoons and plate noisily without saying anything. The other servers are not rude but just okay. The scallops are tasty and we love the cheesecake. The croquettes and octopus are just okay. The bad service is not worth the price we paid for the meal. I do not recommend this restaurant nor will I eat here again.

Really great food and service! It was quite a hot temperature in the restaurant so be prepared for that. We tried a variety of dishes. Favorites were the scallops and the Fideos Negros Con Sepia de la Ría Y Alioli. It was fun to try this Spanish seafood pasta dish of black noodles with cuttlefish and a garlic sauce. There were lots of locals and the place was packed!

We went for dinner and loved it!! The food was delicious. We had the cheese board for starter and it did not disappoint. We also had the calamari and eggplant with honey and it was super delicious! We ended our dinner with their famous Mel Gibson rice dish for two and it was fantastic. On top of the amazing dishes, the service was superb. I would definitely eat here again

We 4 friends had an excellent meal at Noiesa. All plates ordered were very good. Service was good until we asked for the check. It took almost an hour to get the check because the waiter ignored us as he cleaned tables, filleted a fish , poured wine and gave lengthy directions to Spanish customers while we waited and waited after asking 2 times in Spanish for the bill. It was completely obvious it was intentional. Such a shame as the meal was very good. They should post “We do not want foreign customers” at the door. We have been in Spain 3 weeks and this is the first anti-tourist / anti- English speaker behavior we have experienced.

This review concludes our Camino de Santiago saga. After our Finisterre/Muxía excursion, our last meal in Galicia would be at A Noiesa. For our party of seven, we had to split into two groups so we could be seated with minimal wait. Alcachofas Crocantes Con Labras De Xamón Ibérico - Sometimes we had to order a veggie dish and it becomes an easy choice when there's meat involved. Can't go wrong here with the Iberian ham. The crispness of the artichokes was amazing. Fideos Negros De Sepia Da Ría Con Alioli - This was our first time having fideo and we were glad they had the squid ink variety on their menu. I would have preferred it to be a bit drier, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. It had plenty of cuttlefish and green peas and a nice dollop of aioli. Zamburiñas Á Prancha - These were the biggest scallops that we've had all week. They were grilled and torched at the top for an even better char flavor. Solombo De Vaca Premium (200 grams) Con Verduriñas Salteadas E Patacas - A 7-oz. cut of their premium beef tenderloin, grilled medium, and lightly sprinkled with coarse salt. Very soft and tasty that made it a sin having to split the meat four ways. It was served with sautéed vegetables and potatoes. Entrecosto De Vaca Premium (300 grams) Con Verduriñas Salteadas E Patacas - A bigger cut of their premium beef sirloin and came with sautéed vegetables and potatoes also. It came out precut into bite-sized slices so it was easier to share. It was perfectly grilled too, but the texture of the solombo got my vote. Food this good was the fitting end to our once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment. The mom-owner was very kind and accommodating which made our final Galician meal even better. Our group of seven had to part ways early the next day so we said our goodbyes after dinner. It was Lisbon and Porto for the others while my wife and I were headed to the Andalusian region. Fun times... Good adventures... Great friends... ¡Hasta pronto!

We had our celebratory dinner here after 14 days on the Camino de Santiago. The food and sangrias were delicious and the service was wonderful. We made a reservation earlier that day and I'm glad we did - no tables available for walk-ins that evening.

Great service Great atmosphere but their acoustics are bad and it becomes very loud Food was great except for the beef which was not very tender.

Such an amazing place to celebrate finishing a small portion of the Camino! One of the best meals I've ever had! Our waiter was so attentive but not at all overbearing. Don't miss the fried artichokes - amazing!!

An excellent place to enjoy Galician gastronomy. We shared their "rock octopus" with an "A Noiesa salad" and a slice of "Tarta de Santiago". Washing it all down with a dry Albariño, everything exceeded expectations. Make sure to reserve a table in advance- it's a popular place!

We made reservations for lunch and are glad we did. They were not taking any new diners upon arrival. The food was excellent. We had the tomato salad (heirloom tomatoes and onions - so yummy), pollo milanesa (excellent), and Galician pork (terrific). The service was quick but unhurried. Would totally recommend. The atmosphere is family oriented but great for a date as well.

The seafood is amazing! I tried grilled scallops and mussels- highly recommend! Also the cheesecake is a MUST. The staffs are nice and can give the perfect suggestions!

This was an unexpected gem. I got scallops and steak. Both were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The waitress was attentive and very accommodating. I definitely would recommend to my friends and family!

Few days in Santiago and after trying twice to just show up we had to make reservations for a Wednesday night. I saw that it was a special restaurant just the way it looks and the people inside, we wanted to make it for our last dinner Galicia before coming back to Madrid to fly back to the USA. We ordered two apetizers to share, Zamburinas a la plancha and chipirones enharinados, both delicious and rapidly consumed. I had fabas with pulpo and the other entrees were cod, omelette with pulpo and verduras con huevo roto. We were coming from Girona and had a fantastic lunch with friends at Can Salo in Palau Sator. A Noiesa is another great example of in this case traditional Galician cuisine adapted to 21st century tastes. I was surprised of how good a spanish tortilla can be, the fabas with pulpo were soft and the octopus tender. Just simple, uncomplicated food delivered cooked to perfection. A nice atmosphere, good service and I wish there were more places like this where I live, oh well.