Eating in Melide

Walking through the streets of Melide you can appreciate its pre-Roman past with its medieval bridges and shields that have gained importance over time. The Way to Santiago route passes through this town which has contributed to the development of the hotel industry and increased the options for places to eat in Melide. If you love sweets, the city of bagpipes is your ideal destination. Additionally, there are several tapas bars and restaurants where you can eat in Melide that are near Avenida de Lugo. Now, our recommendations.

What to eat in Melide

The sweet cuisine is the central focus in Melide whose ovens and bakeries emit a sweet smells every day. One of the greatest treasures you cannot miss in Melide are its delicious melindres named ‘the most delicious treat in Melide’. They are sweets made from butter, flour, sugar, lemon, anise and eggs and are one of the main demands from visitors. These delicious treats are so important that the second weekend in May is dedicated to them every year with the Melindre Celebration and the Repostería de la Terra de Melide.

But melindres are not the only quality recipe in Melide. Melide is also considered one of the best places to eat delicious octopus, even though it is not a coastal region.

Another popular choice is the Arzúa-Ulloa cheese. As far as fish to eat in Melide, trout are a fundamental element in many of the dishes that are offered at different establishments.

Tapas

If you prefer to eat something quickly or you love tapas, the tapas bars in Melide will not let you down.

In front of Town Hall, is the Taberna de Eleu where you will be served delicious typical Galician tapas included in the price of your drinks. Additionally, you can enjoy a variety of wines.

If you are a traveler and looking for a place to eat in Melide, we recommend A Fabrica Do Camiño, located in the corner of San Roque Park. The portions are large and well-priced and it is near a hostel, so it is the perfect place for travelers.

We also recommend Bodegas Curros. Here you can enjoy delicious octopus from Melide accompanied with great wine, great meat and excellent grelos.

Near San Roque Park you can find the Bar Liñares to eat tapas accompanied with wine or beer.

A la carte

If you want to eat in Melide like you do at home, visit Pulpería Ezequiel, an obligatory stop on the Way to Santiago route. It is a local homemade restaurant with large tables and wooden benches that is known for its octopus. They also serve café hecho en olla, a coffee made in a typical Galician pot.

O Tobo de Lobo is a small, beautiful and modern restaurant. You can enjoy its creative cuisine, excellent food and careful and elaborate dishes. The price-quality relationship is good. Although It hasn’t been open for long, it has quickly turned into an essential place to eat in Melide. We recommend the croquetas de queixo de Arzúa.

Parrillada-Raxeria Ramos, is perfect to enjoy typical Galician churrasco and delicious octopus.

If you are looking for a restaurant with gorgeous views in Melide that combines homemade cuisine with the avant-garde, Chiquitín is perfect for you. You can enjoy its natural setting and unique cuisine.