Yayo Daporta
Cambados, Spain
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
For those keen to experience the flavours of the Atlantic to the full, it’s hard to find a better place than this. Here, chef Yayo Daporta describes his cuisine as “based on common sense and the best possible taste”. What is certain is that there’s much more than this to his cuisine, which reinterprets Galician cooking, bringing it up to date in a way that takes it to another level. The sea takes pride of place with mussels, cockles, barnacles, seaweed and simply cooked razor clams all featuring in this attractive restaurant occupying a stone building that was once a royal hospital dating back to the 18C. The chef’s menus (Degustación and Gran Menú Yayo Daporta) demonstrate his unwavering loyalty to his local surroundings, with a focus on ingredients from the coast around Cambados and his own kitchen gardens (one in his own restaurant, the other in his Pazo A Capitana property). We can recommend the combination of roasted sea bass with “marine spaghetti” and free-range chicken broth, as well as the homage to Albariño wine in the desserts.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Historic Venue: Yayo Daporta is located in a historic stone building that was once a royal hospital dating back to the 18th century.
- Kitchen Gardens: The restaurant uses ingredients from its own kitchen gardens, one located at the restaurant and another at the Pazo A Capitana property.
- Homage to Local Wine in Desserts: The desserts include an homage to Albariño wine, reflecting the chef's commitment to local flavors.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Yayo Daporta in Cambados are:
Mussels, cockles, barnacles, seaweed, and razor clams: These seafood elements from the Atlantic coast are central to the cuisine, reflecting the restaurant’s deep connection to its maritime surroundings. They are often simply cooked to highlight their natural flavors.
Marine spaghetti: Used notably in the signature dish of roasted sea bass with marine spaghetti and free-range chicken broth, this ingredient showcases the blend of sea and land flavors characteristic of the restaurant’s creative Galician cuisine.
Green algae: Featured in the unique "Pâté de Mariscos Y Algas Yayo Daporta," this green algae combined with molluscs, fish, crustaceans, egg, and extra virgin olive oil creates a distinctive seafood pâté that is a specialty of the house and a bright alternative to traditional pâtés.
Seasonal fish and seafood: The kitchen emphasizes the best market products, especially seasonal fish, prepared with techniques that respect tradition while updating Galician cuisine.
Albariño wine: While not an ingredient in dishes, Albariño is celebrated in desserts, paying homage to the local wine heritage of the Cambados region.
These ingredients highlight the restaurant’s philosophy of honoring local, fresh, and high-quality products from both the sea and the land, interpreted with creativity and respect for Galician culinary traditions.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Menu Options at Yayo Daporta
Set Menus
- Menú Degustación: This tasting menu is priced at €85. Specific courses are not detailed in available sources, but it features a focus on local ingredients and creative reinterpretations of Galician cuisine.
- Gran Menú Yayo Daporta: Details on this menu are not fully specified, but it is part of the chef's offerings that highlight local ingredients and innovative Galician dishes.
A La Carte Options
- Specific a la carte options are not detailed in available sources. However, the average price for an appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert combination is around €55.
Special Seasonal Menus
- No specific information on seasonal menus is available. The restaurant emphasizes local ingredients, which may imply seasonal variations in dishes.
Additional Information
- The menu features dishes like roasted sea bass with "marine spaghetti" and free-range chicken broth, as well as desserts inspired by Albariño wine.
- A comprehensive menu with 82 dishes and drinks is available, but specific details and prices for each item are not provided in the search results.