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Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis is a traditional restaurant located on Rúa de San Pedro in Santiago de Compostela. It offers a menu rooted in Spanish and Galician cuisine, showcasing local ingredients and classic flavors. Signature dishes include Pulpo Á Grella (grilled octopus), Zamburiñas Gratinadas (scallops au gratin), Mejillones En Escabeche (marinated mussels), and hearty options such as Entrecot Vacuno. The dessert selection features offerings like Tiramisu and Flan de Queso.
The interior combines rustic charm with inviting warmth, featuring thick stone walls, solid wood tables, and stone steps that contribute to an authentic atmosphere. The setting is cozy and intimate, reflecting traditional Spanish dining culture. Service focuses on attentiveness and accommodating a diverse clientele, including those unfamiliar with the language.
Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis stands out as a notable local destination for those seeking genuine regional dishes in a welcoming environment. Its balance of classic flavors and inviting ambiance provides an experience that blends the culinary traditions of Galicia with a comfortable, down-to-earth setting.
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Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis
Review highlights
Based on 4,132 reviewsCasa de Xantar O Dezaseis is widely praised for its cozy and inviting atmosphere, featuring traditional décor that enhances the dining experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the quality of the fresh, authentic Spanish cuisine, with particular commendations for seafood dishes and local specialties. The restaurant’s service is noted for being friendly, professional, and accommodating, even in instances of language barriers. While the menu offers value, some patrons mention that portions can be on the smaller side and pricing for extras such as bread and olive oil is notable. Wait times during peak hours are common, reflecting the eatery’s popularity. Overall, Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis is recognized as a charming destination that delivers a traditional culinary experience paired with attentive service in a warm, rustic setting.
Incredibly cozy and loving restaurant. Starting from the ambience of the restaurant, which is very inviting and lovingly decorated, to the staff, which despite lack of Spanish knowledge on my part, fulfilled all my wishes. And finally, the excellent fresh dishes that I can recommend to everyone. I will come again.
The food at this restaurant is excellent. Obsluha super. They have delicious fish, pork is perfection. So if you want to visit this restaurant because their food is fantasy. The only thing that bothered us all the way to the menu was a whole bottle of wine and just a drink. But what can be done. Otherwise, there are a lot of people going to lunch there so long waiting for the table.
Tasty Spanish food with great sangria in a traditional restaurant with beautiful stone steps and thick castle walls and solid wood tables. Great service. Very friendly and professional.
Food reasonable. Tarta Santiago very good, not so the tiramisu (lacked coffee,). Lacon excessively salty and hard. Skate is alright. Squid ink spaghetti tasty. Servings small. 6.5 euro for one basket of bread. 0.6 for each packet of olive oil.
We had the menu del dia (menu of the day) which was really value for money especially when the scallop we ordered on top of it cost half the price of the menu. The ratatouille was good, and the ribs was excellent. The wine recommended (the rioja) was amazing.
Very cute place, just outside of the old town. Service was excellent. Started off strong with good tasting wine and razor clams. The broccoli soup was underwhelming (mostly thin broth), but not bad. The cod was really disappointing - undercooked but chewy, lots of bones. We are not the type to complain, so we ate some, moved the rest around the plate, paid and left.
Very good menu del dia. Nice covered patio space. Great fish soup, fresh bread, and apple dessert
Great decor and atmosphere along with attentive service and fantastic food make this a great choice! The crab Croquetas and the Galician style Pulpo are simply amazing. The Lamb and Secreto perfectly cooked. Portion sizes are on the large side... Not the cheapest restaurant in town but well worth the price, which is very reasonable for the quality of food and service.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 01:30 PM - 03:45 PM 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Tuesday 01:30 PM - 03:45 PM 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday 01:30 PM - 03:45 PM 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday 01:30 PM - 03:45 PM 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday 01:30 PM - 03:45 PM 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday 01:30 PM - 03:45 PM 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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