Cadelo Restaurante is a restaurant in Santander Centro, Santander. Rated 4.7 stars from 1539 Google reviews. Known for crab rice that stays in memory and desserts that don't feel like an afterthought. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #3 of 12 in Santander Centro. Price range: €30-40.
Rankings updated April 2026
Cadelo Restaurante
🥉Zone Ranking
Top 3 in Santander Centro
in Santander Centro
↑ Up 2 this week
Quick Verdict
Locals come back. The consistency across 1,539 reviews reads like a place that doesn't cut corners on ingredients or attention.
You want a careful meal where everything on the plate matters, and you don't mind calling ahead to secure a table.
About Cadelo Restaurante
Cadelo's a small, styled restaurant on Calle Sta. Lucía where they work with good ingredients and plate them with care. The menu's built for sharing—you'll order across several dishes rather than one thing each. Reviewers consistently mention the crab rice, the steak tartare, the sirloin (cadera), and a cheesecake that doesn't disappoint. The room's modern with intimate touches, the service moves at the right pace, and staff will steer you toward what's working that night. It fills up fast, especially weekends. You're paying €30–40 per head, which reviewers reckon's fair for what lands on the table. This isn't somewhere you drift into on a whim—you call ahead or you're eating at the bar.
What Stands Out
Crab rice that stays in memory
Multiple reviewers singled out the arroz de cangrejo for its flavour. One called it 'exquisite' after two visits; another noted it as a highlight alongside the sirloin.
Desserts that don't feel like an afterthought
The cheesecake (tarta de queso) and charlotte appear in multiple reviews as standouts. One diner said 'both postres impressed us'—the cheesecake specifically called 'exquisite'.
Staff who know what they're doing
Reviewers praise 'impeccable service', 'careful attention', and staff who 'advise you well'. One noted the camarera was 'very friendly', another that advice was given 'super well'.
What Customers Say
Una cena buenísima ,las 2 veces que fuimos estaba todo requisimo.volvere .
Fuimos un fin de semana a Santander y también nos recomendaron este sitio.
Lo recomiendo el sitio muy estiloso decorador lo y acogedor.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cadelo Restaurante
Yes. Reviewers mention the place fills up and recommend reserving with time. One diner called an hour ahead on a weekday and secured a table, but weekends are tighter. You can eat at the bar without a booking if you're flexible.
The crab rice (arroz de cangrejo) and sirloin (cadera) appear across multiple reviews as consistent winners. The cheesecake (tarta de queso) closes meals well. Staff will advise if you ask—reviewers note they steer you right.
€30–40 per person. Reviewers describe the value as 'unbeatable' and the quality-to-price ratio as 'excellent', so you're not overpaying for what arrives.
Styled. The room's modern with a vanguardist edge and intimate touches. Reviewers call it 'very stylish' and 'welcoming'—dressy enough for a date, not so formal it feels stiff.
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