
Restaurante La Sartén
Modern seafood tavern offering high-quality crab, lobster, and Galician wines with a lively terrace and outstanding service.

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Restaurante La Sartén

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Must-see attractions
Modern seafood tavern offering high-quality crab, lobster, and Galician wines with a lively terrace and outstanding service.
"The food was incredibly good, and the service was outstanding – definitely the place to go for a nice dinner out."
Starter Recommendation
Try the Octopus as a starter for a truly local pleasure.
Pet-Friendly Terrace
Dine on the sheltered terrace with your pet for a comfortable experience.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood, Galician, Mediterranean
Price
$$$
Phone
+34 981 91 93 13
Address
Praza de España, 11, 15001 A Coruña, La Coruña, Spain
Website
restaurantelasarten.com/Highlights
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Exceptional Seafood & Meat
Indulge in incredibly good seafood and meat dishes, focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared with care.

Local Delights & Homemade Touch
Experience high-quality homemade food, from traditional specialties like 'pulpo a la gallega' to perfectly crisp french fries.

Charming Terrace Dining
Enjoy a meal on the lively, sheltered terrace, a perfect spot for a pet-friendly dining experience with excellent service.
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Starter Recommendation
Try the Octopus as a starter for a truly local pleasure.
Pet-Friendly Terrace
Dine on the sheltered terrace with your pet for a comfortable experience.
Price Reflects Quality
Expect prices that reflect the high quality of food and service provided.
Tips
from all over the internet
Starter Recommendation
Try the Octopus as a starter for a truly local pleasure.
Pet-Friendly Terrace
Dine on the sheltered terrace with your pet for a comfortable experience.
Price Reflects Quality
Expect prices that reflect the high quality of food and service provided.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Restaurante La Sartén is praised for its exceptionally good seafood and meat dishes, with many highlighting the high quality and homemade touches like french fries. Service is frequently described as outstanding and attentive, though some reviewers mention slow service. While not a budget option, the price is considered reasonable for the quality, but one highly negative review cited a 'tourist trap' experience with terrible food and poor service.
"The service was a little slow but it was worth every minute to wait because the food was incredibly good. It's not a budget friendly place but if you are looking for a nice dinner out with great food and wine, in a nice setting, it's definitely the place to go."
Alexandra Nagy
"Avoid at all costs – tourist trap with terrible food and bad service.
We ordered their “famous” soupy rice with lobster and it was hands down the worst thing I’ve eaten in all of Spain. Before ordering, we specifically asked if the lobster could be served deshelled because we didn’t want to deal with the hassle. The server assured us it would be easy. It was NOT. It was frustrating, messy, and nearly impossible to get the meat out. To make things worse, there were small sharp pieces of shell mixed into the rice – nothing like biting down on shards of shell to ruin a meal.
And the rice? It tasted like spoonfuls of pure salt. My tongue was burning from how salty it was. We later learned they usually crack open the lobster shell for you but didn’t this time. When we voiced our concerns, a man (I assume the manager or owner) came over—not to apologize or try to make things right—but to smugly tell us that “everything tastes fine.” This is clearly the kind of place where the customer is never right, no matter how valid the complaint. His condescending tone made the whole experience even worse.
For the outrageous price they charge, this was absolutely not worth it. It’s overpriced, underwhelming, and screams “tourist trap.” We left feeling completely ripped off and insulted. Do yourself a favor and eat anywhere else."
Johana N.
"Great seafood here and also the meats. Very high quality everything and the service was amazing. Even the french fries were so home made. I recommend to order the Octopus as an starter, truly local pleasure. Prices are also good considering the quality of the place. Recommended in A Coruña!"
Ivan Ceballos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many recommend the Octopus starter, and the seafood and meat dishes are generally praised for their high quality.
Yes, they offer a sheltered terrace area where pets are welcome.
The restaurant is not considered budget-friendly, with prices reflecting the high quality of food and service.
Yes, it's recommended to book in advance and request the sheltered terrace, especially if you are bringing a pet.
Service is often described as outstanding and attentive, though some reviews mention it can be slow.
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