Eirado

If you’re looking for a restaurant that exudes the true spirit of Pontevedra, then look no further, as Eirado occupies one of the most charming properties in the town’s old quarter. Its compact dining rooms are imbued with the warmth and beauty that come with the bare stone walls that typify the character of this particular restaurant. Chef Iñaki Bretal creates modern cooking with clearly evident Galician and maritime roots (he buys his fish and seafood daily from the auction in Ribeira), demonstrating high levels of technique and not being afraid to incorporate touches of fusion, taking flavours acquired on his travels (Mexico, Japan, Germany, Canada etc) and merging them with what he refers to as “the very best of the best ingredients”. In addition to a meticulous à la carte, he offers two interesting tasting menus (Currican and Palangre) that vary in their number of courses, as well as an extensive wine list, from which young sommelier Raquel Fernández (who is also in charge of the dining room) creates some surprising wine pairings.