D'Berto O Grove

in o’grove, spain (july’24)

ending my europe trip with a small detour to o’grove for the famous d’berto for some seafood from the galician shore.

we began with their complementary seafood empanada and a galician veg & choirzo soup which was quite nice, before trying the seafood offerings today. we had some side by sides of different species of clams, big vs small which was quite interesting. favourite here were hands down their razor clams, the more plump ‘longueiron’ over the classic ‘navajas.’ the shellfish in this side of spain is noticeably different in a good way, there is a good balance of fresh and salt water composition here making it the perfect for shellfish. the raw clams were also very nice, we also got one cooked in oil and one in marinera which was like apple sauce. also tried their spider crab which was okay, a bit too salty for my preference as they salt bake it so along with the existing natural sea water flavour. ended with their famed lobster, half fried and half grilled. i prefer the fried one with some of the flesh still half raw, so the umami of the lobster was more apparent. ended with a cheesecake and galician crepe - filloa.

nice to tick this place off my list, some seafood items weren’t available on the day of our visit but still pretty happy we got to sample a fair amount of signatures and a taste of galician seafood. good shellfish and cooking but seasoning is a little salty to my taste and is located way too far from everywhere else and wasn’t mind-blown enough to trek here more than once.
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✨almeja xl natural: raw big clams (€6/each)
✨carneiros: raw clams (€5/each)
almejas sarten: fried clams (€5.5/each)
almejas a la marinera: clams with marinera (€5.5/each)
necora a la sal: salted crab (€42.5)
✨navajas: razor clams (€3.75/each)
✨longueiron xl: larger razor clams (€5/each)
bogte brasa y frito: fried and grilled lobster (€110.5)
caldo gallego: galician soup (€4)
tarta queso: cheesecake (€9)
filloa nata miel: cream and honey galician crepe (€8)
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would revisit: try once
reservations online
price range pp: €60-€100
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📍MARISQUERÍA D’BERTO
location: rúa teniete domínguez 84, o’grove, pontevera, spain
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D’Berto in O Grove is a seafood lover's paradise, renowned for its exceptional quality and preparation of local seafood. The restaurant, run by siblings Berto and Marisol Domínguez since 1989, has earned a stellar reputation for serving the freshest local catch. Marisol's expertise in the kitchen ensures that each dish highlights the natural flavors of the seafood, offering a dining experience that is both authentic and exquisite.

During my visit, I had the pleasure of trying several standout dishes. The lubina, cut like a 500g steak, was perfectly cooked and had next-level flavor, making it the best lubina I've ever had. The razor clams were thick like a thumb, incredibly tasty, and savory, marking them as the best I've ever tasted. The percebes were so tasty and juicy that one could easily eat a whole kilo. Each dish exemplified the restaurant's commitment to quality and simplicity, allowing the seafood to be the star.

D'Berto's high standards are recognized not only by its loyal customers but also by prestigious guides. Its inclusion in the MICHELIN Guide and the ranking as #2 in Opinionated About Dining’s casual dining list are well-deserved accolades. These recognitions underline the restaurant's excellence and its standing as one of the best seafood establishments in Spain.

What sets D’Berto apart is its dedication to sourcing and serving the finest seafood, focusing on the purity of flavors and the authenticity of the dining experience. The combination of Marisol's cooking prowess and Berto's exceptional service makes every visit a memorable one, cementing D’Berto’s status as a top-tier destination for seafood enthusiasts. Less