O de sempre is a tapas bar in Arcade, Vigo. Rated 4.7 stars from 269 Google reviews. Known for generous portions at tapas prices and service that actually cares. Best for solo dining and group dinner.
Rankings updated April 2026
O de sempre
Quick Verdict
Locals return because the food's genuinely good, the prices won't hollow your wallet, and the staff treat you like you matter. This is the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself.
Go if you want proper Galician tapas with real portions, fast service, and the kind of casual atmosphere where you're comfortable eating alone or with 6 people.
About O de sempre
O de Sempre is a tapas bar in Vigo's arcade that operates like a proper Galician furancho — counter service, standing room, generous small plates, and staff who move fast without cutting corners. The menu reads like a restaurant's: empanadas with pastry that surprises you, pulpo á feira, chipirones, langostinos, chicken fingers that arrive in portions you didn't expect to pay €10–20 for, and the kind of bacalao and croca that make you wonder why you're not eating here every Sunday. The space is quiet and cosy despite the crowds, which tells you something about how they've organised it. Carlos and the team work with the kind of efficiency and warmth that reviewers mention specifically — the sort of service that makes you want to come back the same week. It's packed by lunchtime on weekends, full by dinner most nights, but the kitchen doesn't slow down and neither do the waiters.
What Stands Out
Generous portions at tapas prices
Reviewers consistently mention 'generous and tasty dishes' and 'super generous servings' — chicken fingers described as 'a very generous serving', empanadas praised for both taste and surprise pastry quality, all within the €10–20 price range.
Service that actually cares
'Atención estupenda', 'servicio inmejorable eficiente y muy amables', 'trato tan familiar' — reviewers specifically name Carlos and the team, noting 'rapid and attentive' service even when 'everything is full'.
Authentic Galician cooking, not tourist versions
Reviewers describe it as 'authentic Galician experience' with 'comida casera' (home cooking) — pulpo á feira, chipirones, langostinos, bacalao, croca all mentioned by name and praised for flavour, not novelty.
What Customers Say
O de Sempre is a great choice if you're looking for an authentic Galician experience, with attentive and prompt service, generous and tasty dishes,...
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Frequently Asked Questions about O de sempre
No. O de Sempre accepts walk-ins and doesn't require reservations, but arrive before 12:30 on weekends or expect a wait — reviewers mention it's full by lunchtime Saturday and Sunday.
€10–20 per person for tapas and small plates. Reviewers praise the 'quality/price' ratio — you're getting generous portions and real food at that price.
Empanadas (reviewers highlight the pastry as a 'delightful surprise'), chipirones, langostinos, chicken fingers, bacalao, and croca. All mentioned by name in reviews as standouts.
Yes. Google attributes list 'Groups' as a primary crowd type, and reviewers describe it as ideal for sharing plates and lingering — the atmosphere stays cosy even when packed.
Yes. Google attributes specifically note 'Popular for: Solo dining', and the counter service and casual atmosphere make it natural to stand, eat, and leave without ceremony.
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