Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis

O Dezaseis takes its name from number 16 on Rúa de San Pedro, the street along which many pilgrims approach the old town. The restaurant says it opened in June 1995 in former stables and now has several dining areas, including a covered terrace. The city tourism office confirms the address and identifies grilled octopus as its signature dish. Here the experience asks you to descend the steps and settle in for a meal; it is a different format from the crowded counter at O Gato Negro.

The restaurant’s menu mentions grilled octopus, San Simón cheese with conserve, mussels with citrus emulsion, Galician broth and cheese flan. These examples show a Galician kitchen with house dishes, not a promise that every plate is available every day. Many diners praise the octopus, atmosphere and friendly attention; others describe waits or varying value from one dish to another. Read the full menu and ask about portion sizes if travelling as a group, rather than turning one popular dish into a guarantee for the whole table.

The restaurant lists long dining-room hours Monday to Saturday but shorter kitchen hours: lunch cooking ends at 15:45 and dinner cooking at 23:15. Its online system accepts bookings for up to six; larger groups are directed to email or phone. It lists Sunday as closed. The cathedral is a walk through the old town from San Pedro, so O Dezaseis suits visitors who want to keep exploring after the visit and have time for a seated meal. When a guaranteed table matters, the ability to reserve here is a practical advantage over the no-booking tavern.