Cava Bodega is a spanish tapas fine-dining restaurant in Latin Quarter, Galway.
Cava Bodega in Galway's Latin Quarter is JP McMahon's 2008-founded Spanish tapas room serving 70 regional dishes paired with a Spanish natural-wine list.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: The slow-braised pork cheek and seasonal sherry pour by the glass
Tip: Reserve the chef-counter five-stool bar for the kitchen view. Sherry flights are the smart drinks order on weeknights.
Address: Unit 1 Middle Street Mews, Middle Street, Galway, H91 AF89
Aniar in Galway has held one Michelin star since 2012; JP McMahon serves tasting menus on foraged herbs, cured west-coast fish and Connacht smoked meats.
Order: The tasting menu, which changes with each day's wild and local produce from Connacht
Tip: Book Tuesday to Saturday; the kitchen is closed Sunday and Monday.
The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey Galway earned its Michelin star in 2026; Angelo Vagiotis serves seven Irish courses in two restored 1927 Orient Express carriages.
Order: The seven-course tasting menu; wine pairing at €90 adds exceptional French and Irish bottles
Tip: The vegetarian tasting menu is equally ambitious; note that all dishes contain dairy and vegan options are not available.
Kai Restaurant in Galway earned a Michelin Green Star in 2024; Jess Murphy posts a daily-changing menu from the Murphys Moycullen farm each morning.
Order: The daily fish plate and whatever the farm delivered that morning
Tip: Lunch is first-come-first-served; dinner reservations are essential and fill quickly, especially at weekends.
