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Nestled in the heart of Galicia at Rúa Porto, 67, Restaurante Rios o Freixo invites food enthusiasts to embark on a memorable culinary journey featuring traditional Galician flavors. This elegant establishment is renowned for its exceptional selection of fresh seafood and locally sourced fish, combined with expertly crafted dishes that celebrate the region's rich maritime heritage.
Starters – Fresh from the sea and local delicacies
Begin your meal with an exquisite array of starters that capture the essence of Galician coasts. Savor the succulent Volandeira de Cambados, a prized shellfish known for its delicate texture. For a taste of luxury, indulge in the sweet Cigala or the rich Bogavante lobster, celebrated for their fresh ocean flavors. The Escupiña (carneiro) served natural offers a unique local treat, while the Erizo de mar with its gonad-infused broth provides an intense marine experience.
Other standout starters include the Galician scallops (Vieira galega) prepared with verduriñas and Iberian bacon for a savory twist, or paired with the refreshing Albariño sauce. Delight in the signature Centola from the Ría de Muros/Noia, a spider crab unique to this coastal area, and the tender Ameixa babosa clams served sautéed or raw. Don't miss the Berberecho steamed cockles, razor clams grilled to perfection, and a selection of oysters — both rizada do Eo and plana — prized for their briny freshness.
Mains – Signature Galician seafood and land delights
The main courses highlight Galicia's bounty with dishes crafted to showcase freshness and tradition. Enjoy the luxurious rice dishes featuring sea urchin and Cambados scallops, lobster rice, or the rich centola rice for a hearty seafood feast. Fish lovers can savor expertly grilled turbot (Rodaballo), sole (Lenguado), John Dory (San Martiño), and red mullet (Salmonete) — all prepared to enhance their natural flavors.
For meat aficionados, the menu offers tender options such as the Barrosa beef chop (Chuleta vaca barrosa), Galician blonde beef loin (Lombo baixo vaca rubia galega), and roasted milk-fed lamb shoulder (Paletilla de cordeiro leital asado), all representing the finest local livestock.
Desserts – Sweet endings with local flavors
Conclude your meal with a selection of traditional Galician desserts. Indulge in the cheesecake topped with red berries, a rich chocolate delight with crunchy bits, or the piña and Queixo Cebreiro, featuring the region's famous cheese paired with pineapple. Other favorites include crepes filled with pastry cream, a classic egg flan with caramel and cream, and the mille-feuille layered with local cheese and apple compote for a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Drinks and specials – Complement your meal
Restaurante Rios o Freixo enhances its culinary offerings with a thoughtfully curated wine list featuring the celebrated Albariño from Forjas del Salnes, a perfect match for the fresh seafood. In addition, a variety of beers, cocktails, and coffee options ensure a satisfying drink pairing for any time of day, whether you are enjoying brunch, lunch, or a romantic dinner.
- Starters Volandeira de Cambados, Cigala, Escupiña ao natural, Erizo de mar, Bogavante, Vieira galega with verduriñas and Iberian bacon or Albariño sauce, Centola from Ría de Muros/Noia, Ameixa babosa, Berberecho steamed cockles, Navallas grilled razor clams, Ostra rizada and plana oysters.
- Mains Rice dishes with sea urchin and Cambados scallops, lobster rice, centola rice, grilled turbot, sole, John Dory, red mullet, Barrosa beef chop, Galician blonde beef loin, roasted milk-fed lamb shoulder.
- Desserts Cheesecake with red berries, chocolate dessert with crunchy bits, pineapple and Queixo Cebreiro, crepes with pastry cream, egg flan with caramel and cream, mille-feuille with local cheese and apple compote.
- Drinks Albariño wine from Forjas del Salnes, alongside a selection of beers, cocktails, and coffee to perfectly complement your dining experience.
