A Cantina Pulpería Luis in Sarria

"Perfect stop for lunch. As soon as we sat down we were immediately served and offered their classic pulpo dish, which was delicious. We also shared a cheese and quince dessert and then a cafe de puchero to finish. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere of the place was lovely. Highly recommended! We got there around 13:15 and were seated immediately, but it filled up but about 14:00. So maybe best to arrive earlier rather than later."

"The restaurant has high ratings for a reason. From the moment we sat down, it was clear why so many people praise this place. The octopus was exceptional—tender, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor—easily one of the best I’ve ever had. The cheese with quince was another standout: a simple dish, yet absolutely mind-blowing in its balance of sweetness and creaminess. With such thoughtfully prepared food and a consistently high standard, it’s no surprise this restaurant earns the acclaim it does. I would happily return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience."

"Fresh, tasty and tender Galician octopus. We had a wonderful experience. A must try while in Sarria."

"I revisit my review for August 2025. The quality and taste are still good, but portion seem to decrease size every year we go, looks like they prefer to be focus more in the tourist for the Way of St. James than the locals. This was very obvious in some of the dishes last time we visited --- A modern tavern that prepares and serve the octopus Galician style in the traditional way. Perfectly cooked and served in wooden plates you will eat it on shared tables as the the tradition requires. Very nice and helpful stuff. As desert you should have the Galician soft creamy cheese with quince cheese"

"As I was walking around this cute town, I passed by and heard happy voices and saw people filling the long tables enjoying the day. I decided to go back after my walk and try it and I was not disappointed. Locals filled the restaurant with a few other Camino pilgrims like myself. And the waitress was so nice and helped me find “meat and potatoes“ when I declined the octopus. Perfect authentic experience. And the bread - wow so good!"

"Walk into this well-known restaurant where locals eat and bring their friends. There is communal seating, a short kit of optional plates and desserts. Wines and beer are available and the bread is delicious. The most interesting part is that you get to watch the owner, Luis, do his thing he cooks entire giant octopus to perfection then whips out his cooking shears and cuts it up. Each plate is perfection. The taste, spices and the octopus cooked to it's perfect point make this a place to come back to when in Sarria. I also loved the queso con membrillo (cheese and a gelatine like parte) that together are perfection! A glass of albariño tops off an amazing lunch. Therr are other options for first plates, but people come for the octopus! All for 17€. No vegetarian options"

"They are way understaffed (the servers were literally sprinting around to juggle orders), which makes for a tense/stressful dining experience, but the food is delicious. Pulpo is piping fresh and full of flavor. The bread is also delicious (though they charge extra for the bread service). You’ll have to aggressively wave them down for everything - to order, ask for utensils, make sure your beer actually arrives, etc. Your best bet is to spit out your order immediately when they sit you down lol. We never even saw the menu because it was never offered/we kept seeing tables being served before us, so we just asked for the pulpo, and that was that. Ventilation is not great inside either. But I guess if you want amazing pulpo, this is the place to go."

"The best Galician octopus I ever had. Fresh and juicy with great taste. The restaurant mainly serves octopus in Galician style so it must be good."