A Pulpeira De Melide

We had the chance to visit La Pulpería de Melide in La Coruña, and it was an outstanding experience. The octopus was simply spectacular—perfectly cooked, with an authentic flavor and ideal texture. The quality and freshness of the seafood truly stand out and make this place something special. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality offered, making it an unbeatable option. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is very attentive. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy the best Galician octopus and seafood!

Most guides and tours point this olace as the want to go to eat good pulpo a feria and I do agree the pulpo they have is very good, yet there are plenty of other places aroubd with good "octuos" without the need to line up for 1 hour before getting a seat. Perhaps we were very unfortunate today, but one cruise excrusion suugested their passwnger to come here for lunch and they were all booking in front of us. We decided to wait though and again, let me insist, all good yet not worth the wait being at a city like la Coruña with tons of good tapas and "pulperias" around. Once in, the menus is not too long but it is packed with best of breed of the usual galicia. tapas: potato omelette Betanzos style (not cooked to perfection though), excellent pulpo (missing some more olive oil), Padron green peppers, choco croquettes, cheesecake with Savel blue cheese,... All very good and a bit on the high end price. A must go if you are lucky no to find a queue to get in. Tip: if there is a queue you need you get into the waiting list quickly! Find the old half bald men with glases and wait for tour name to be called loud! Illustration: Double pulpo a feria foe 24,5€ (cachelos sold aside for 3,2€)

Thought the food was decent, but sunday evenings it’s a paired down menu due to low staff but I found the service to be lackluster. They also opened 30 minutes after they were supposed to (8:00)

We had Pulpo dobble and it was really delicious and enough for two people, although you could eat the whole thing by yourself easily. I would recommend it!

it was so delicious. definitely get the octopus and the mussels. the sauce the mussels came in was phenomenal.. we ended up ordering almost everything on the menu even though the waiter tried to stop us after 4 dishes (there was 3 of us), but we cleared everything. i haven’t had a good solid tortilla in a while and that was amazing. the desserts we got also were fantastic. the milhojas was INCREDIBLE. do not miss it. we ordered the iberian ham too which i would skip next time. only thing i would say is - it was a little pricey for what im used to in Coruña, (even though it wasn’t as bad as im used to in the US for example), and the server didn’t really speak much english. one of my friends is spanish so thank god she was there to translate but english speakers keep that in mind! i also rated the atmosphere a little lower than i would- because sitting outside wasn’t much of a vibe compared to inside… would come back for sure though :)

Everyone might be coming here for the pulpo (which for us was a tad too tender), but the secret star on the menu is their Gilda de viera, a perfect bite of marinated scallop that beats nearly every dish I’ve had in Galicia. Service was prompt and professional, and the place is full of locals having a great time.

Food is really good, but a bit over priced for A Coruña standards. Obviously the octopus was the highlight of the meal, but the rest of the plates were really good as well. When coming make sure you don’t arrive too late as probably you will have to wait in order to get a table as the restaurant is very popular.

Antonio, the owner, brings warmth and passion to the experience, ensuring you feel welcome. The food, especially the pulpo dishes, matches the theme perfectly, with walls adorned with artistic paintings of octopus, giving the place a distinct theme. A delightful spot for seafood lovers and anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.

The sardine sandwiches "sardinas de San Juan"are soooooooooo good - hot and delicious with the fish grilled to perfection. The best octopus you'll ever have as well. Today we tried a few new things - tomate negro de Santiago (spectacular - night vinaigrette with fresh spring onions) along with the membrillo y queso for dessert - earthy cheese with the sweet quince mebrillo. Everything here is amazing. A must stop for Couña!

If you like pretentious food, small portions, overpriced dishes and eating in a rush THIS PLACE IS NOT FOR YOU! You'll get the opposite of all of that in this local favorite. Their main and most popular dish is the octopus, galician style. Save time and just go for the LARGE. It is sublime. Smooth texture like a lobster but flavorful in spite of a simple preparation. You have to be proactive in getting a table, but we got service right away and had a wonderful meal. Get a bottle of Godello white wine, a galician original that pairs beautifully with your octopus. Overall great flavorful original food!

The fish is fresh and excelent but... the octopus, for which Galicia is famous for and exports worldwide, is unforgettable. This place is a favorite among locals, always busy, tucked away from the tourist spots where passengers from the cruise ships stop. "Pulpo a la Gallega" is their specialty. Chef is just pumping them out, so they're ready on short order. EVERY table orders it (to share). I come here each time I visit my friends who live here. The place doesn't need my endorsement. Very successful already. Maybe I shouldn't write this review so the place doesn't get overrun...

I agree the food is good here, but the service is horrible. They provide no menu here, you must look on a lit board with the selections. They can't bother to print out something you can read at your table? Some table cannot see the board anyway. The wait staff ignores you. If you have a question, need a refill or anything at all, you need to hunt down a waiter that only wants to appear at your table once to order. They take your order and thats it, get in and get out. The Pulpo was just ok, not like people have raved about. We mentioned to the owner that the service is lacking, and he could care less. He insulted us for even mentioning it, and needed to bring to our attention how successful his restaurant is....in other words, he didn't care because he doesn't need our business. I say no restaurant can survive forever with an attitude like that.

Great relaxed atmosphere and awesome food! Quite cheap as well - will come back next time in La Coruña!