Cava Bodega

Spanish restaurant in Galway, Ireland.
About
Spanish restaurant that serves a great variety of tapas and wines. They also offer catering service and a cookery school. The head chef and owner, JP McMahon holds a Michellin Star.
Reviews (1,678 on Google)
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★★★★★via Google“The food here was amazing. We orderd many diffrent dishes, my favorites was the crochettes with artichoke, sqiud and the mussles. The cheesecake was crazy! The food was very good flavorued, complex and made with love. I couldn't have a better experience.”
★★★★★via Google“Amazing service and gorgeous selection of food. Really enjoyed the scallops which were incredibly soft and paired extremely well with the black pudding. The artichoke croquettes were also really delicious. The vegetarian paella was a little too cheesy and although the texture of the aubergine fritters was lovely, it needed a kick of chilli or some zest to make the flavour of the honey less overpowering. Overall would definitely come back!”
★★★★★via Google“I found this place by chance and I wish that I’d seen the reviews before. Perhaps I ordered wrong but my food was underwhelming. I was on person and it all arrived at different times which made it awkward to eat. I also had to fight for the servers attention- maybe they just weren’t interested in a solo diner. I had the spinach - this was my favorite and very flavorful, the meatballs- I found these dense an dry, would not recommend, and the chicken skewer which was recommended by my waiter- this was very salty, the fried crust on top was incredibly salty and the sauce was off balanced and just didn’t taste nice. Quite disappointing.”
★★★★★via Google“I had an excellent experience at Cava Bodega. I was a solo diner and still felt like I was able to eat here easily, even with it being tapas. I had the pork belly, patatas bravas and the chorizo with spinach, tomato and chickpeas. They also had a dessert special that was to die for. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent! I would definitely go back if given the opportunity.”
★★★★★via Google“Cava Bodega was highly recommended, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The food is exceptional, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. The handsome staff member was especially kind and welcoming, checking in on us occasionally throughout our visit. We ordered a few dishes from the tapas menu, and everything we tried was delicious.”
★★★★★via Google“We had an amazing time at Cava. It was my second time to visit this beautiful restaurant and it keeps getting better every time. The food was amazing, from cheese boards to dessert. The atmosphere was warm, perfectly encapsulating that of an authentic Spanish Restaurant. The service was excellent. Andre was great craic and very helpful when it came to his knowledge of all the dishes. We were also served by Sam who was very attentive and meticulously remembered all the details. I’m particularly impressed at how aware he was of my nut allergy when it came to all the dishes I ordered. Overall we had an incredible experience at Cava and we will definitely be back. Buladh Bos agus go raibh maith agaibh.”
★★★★★via Google“Great place to eat, nice atmosphere, details and vibes makes you feel like you are in a Catalan Restaurant. Food taste nice, I would recommend the smoked salmon pincho, patatas bravas and the “gambas”. The jamon iberico looked good too. Very disappointed about the meatballs, and almost 8€ for two small pieces felt like a joke. Generally the food is a bit pricey for the portion that you get. There is definitely room for improvement - but I would say the place is really nice, food as well, therefore worth trying! Thanks.”
★★★★★via Google“I had dinner with a group of 6 people so we were able to try a lot of items. The menu has many choices and the service was very quick. Everything we ate was delicious but the aubergine fritters, jamón croquettes, and lamb special were my favorites. We ordered 12 tapas (2 per person) and it was just the right amount of food for us. I would recommend a meal at Cava Bodega if you enjoy tapas!”
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Cava Bodega — frequently asked questions
Does Cava Bodega take reservations?+
Yes — you can request a table at Cava Bodega directly on this page and the restaurant confirms your booking.
What are Cava Bodega's opening hours?+
Cava Bodega's full weekly opening hours are listed in the Hours panel on this page. It's open 7 days a week — always check the profile before you go, as hours can change.
Where is Cava Bodega?+
Cava Bodega is in Galway, Ireland. The full address is 1 Middle St, Galway, Irlanda. Tap "Get directions" for the map.
Is Cava Bodega expensive?+
Cava Bodega sits in the mid-range range ($$) among Spanish restaurants in Galway, Ireland.