Olivando is a restaurant in Baiona, Vigo. Rated 4.5 stars from 509 Google reviews. Known for tomatoes from the owner's garden and michelin-standard dishes at bar prices. Best for tapas crawl and date night.
Rankings updated April 2026
Olivando
Quick Verdict
Locals come back twice in one week. The pulpo and zamburiñas are worth the squeeze, and the owner's tomatoes alone justify a detour.
You want proper Galician tapas with wine, don't mind tight seating, and can arrive before 8pm or book ahead in summer.
About Olivando
Olivando is a casual bar in Baiona's tight alleyway that does Galician tapas and small plates without fuss. You'll stand or squeeze into tight seating, order at the bar or from attentive staff, and eat what the kitchen does best: pulpo á feira, zamburiñas, foie with apple, cod with caramelised tomato and vermouth reduction. Complimentary tapa with your drink. The owner grows tomatoes in his garden—reviewers mention they're the best they've had in Spain, served in a salad with ventresca de bonito del norte and goat's cheese. Wine list is strong (albariño, ribeiro). Raciones are generous. €10–20 gets you fed well. It's packed in August and high season (arrive early or book), but locals return repeatedly because the food's proper and the price doesn't lie.
What Stands Out
Tomatoes from the owner's garden
Reviewers noted: 'Never had such flavorful tomatoes in Spain... the tomatoes come from the owner's garden.' The tomato salad with ventresca de bonito del norte and goat's cheese was so memorable one pair returned the next day specifically for it.
Michelin-standard dishes at bar prices
One reviewer called the foie with apple and cod with caramelised tomato and vermouth reduction 'Michelin standard.' Another paid €50 for four beers, generous raciones of zamburiñas, squid with aioli, and cheese—'cocina de diez' (kitchen of ten).
Fast, attentive staff in chaos
Reviewers praised 'super attentive' and 'very attentive' staff despite the small space being overloaded in high season. One noted: 'the good atmosphere between them' and 'rápido' (quick) service even when packed.
What Customers Say
Food as art. Don't miss the Foie with apple and the Cod with caramelized tomato. Michelin standard.
I would consider moving to Baiona simply to have Olivando nearby, it is that good.
Never had such flavorful tomatoes in Spain! The tomato salad is simply spectacular; the tomatoes come from the owner's garden!
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Practical Information
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Rúa Ventura Misa, 42, 36300 Baiona, Pontevedra, Spain
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Frequently Asked Questions about Olivando
Pulpo á feira and zamburiñas appear in multiple reviews as standouts. The foie with apple and cod with caramelised tomato and vermouth reduction were called 'Michelin standard.' But the tomato salad with ventresca de bonito del norte and goat's cheese is what gets people to return—tomatoes come from the owner's garden. Croquetas and lacón also rated highly. You'll get a complimentary tapa with your drink.
€10–20 per person for tapas and small plates. One reviewer paid €50 for four beers, zamburiñas, squid with aioli, cheese, and generous raciones. Wine is reasonably priced—albariño and ribeiro available.
Accepts reservations but no online booking system. In August and high season, arrive before 8pm or call ahead—space is tight and it fills fast. One reviewer noted they 'fortunately got a spot because in August everything's full in Baiona.'
Casual, cosy, trendy bar in a busy alleyway full of restaurants. Tight seating means you'll stand at the bar or squeeze into small tables. Reviewers loved the 'good atmosphere' and 'buena ambiente' (good vibe) despite the crowds. Wheelchair accessible seating available.
Strong wine list with local Galician options—albariño and ribeiro featured in reviews. Reviewers praised the wine selection as part of the overall experience.
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