55 Pasos
Modern Spanish · A Coruña
Restaurant in A Coruña, Spain
The Read
Galician Small-Plates Sharpened
Chef
Balázs Menyhard
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
55 Pasos is the A Coruña pick for diners who want Modern Spanish cooking rather than a classic Galician seafood meal. The case is strongest for a small dinner group that values a contemporary kitchen and critical recognition; choose A Mundiña or Miga instead if the brief is more traditional.
About 55 Pasos
55 Pasos is a Modern Spanish restaurant in A Coruña from chef-owner Balázs Menyhard. It is a dinner-led option during the week, with service listed Wednesday through Friday from 8:45–11:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 2–5 p.m. and 8:45–11:30 p.m.; it is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Treat it as a planned meal rather than an all-day option.
A modern Spanish choice in A Coruña
The practical reason to consider 55 Pasos is its clear positioning. The verified cuisine is Modern Spanish, the chef-owner is Balázs Menyhard. That makes it a useful choice for diners specifically looking for a contemporary Spanish meal in A Coruña rather than choosing only by location or convenience.
The restaurant also has a confirmed recognition signal: Opinionated About Dining ranked 55 Pasos #252 in its Top Restaurants in Europe list for 2025. That does not make it the right choice for every diner, but it does support treating it as a deliberate choice for a food-focused meal in the city.
Plan around the published service times
Verified schedule is limited: 55 Pasos is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday; open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:45–11:30 p.m.; and open Saturday from 2–5 p.m. and 8:45–11:30 p.m. If your plans depend on a specific date, the narrow operating window makes advance planning sensible.
Dress code is listed as smart casual. Beyond the verified cuisine, chef-owner, hours, dress code, OAD ranking, this guide does not have confirmed details on menu format, pricing, seating, drinks, dietary accommodations, or takeaway and delivery. Plan directly with the restaurant for any of those specifics.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose 55 Pasos if the priority is a Modern Spanish restaurant in A Coruña with a confirmed OAD Top Restaurants in Europe ranking. If you are still comparing options, A Espiga, A Mundiña, Miga, NaDo, TreZe Restaurante may also be part of the decision set, depending on the kind of meal you want.
The decision is simple: choose 55 Pasos when the night calls for a planned Modern Spanish meal with a defined chef-owner and a confirmed 2025 OAD ranking. Look elsewhere if your schedule needs Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday service, or if you need details that are not yet verified here.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
55 Pasos presents a polished, contemporary take on Galician small-plates dining. The kitchen pairs regional seafood and restrained ingredients with modern technique, producing dishes that feel pared-back yet exacting. The room operates with a social rhythm—meals build through shared plates and conversation—so the experience reads as refined without slipping into tasting-menu formality. Chef Balázs Menyhard’s non-Spanish sensibility is noted as a shaping influence, and the restaurant’s placement just off the harbourfront gives it a quietly local, maritime context. Overall it’s modern and sophisticated, privileging thoughtful execution and communal pacing over theatrical excess.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for shared evenings: diners come in company, order multiple small plates and let the meal evolve across the table. It suits dinner service particularly well and works for date nights or special occasions where quality and a communal tempo matter. It is not a pincho-bar nor a tightly scripted tasting menu; instead it sits between those modes, offering the conviviality of shared plates with serious culinary intent. Larger groups who enjoy passing dishes around and sampling a variety of coastal and pantry-driven preparations will find this format rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Follow the house logic: arrive with companions and plan to order more plates than you think you need, allowing the table to accumulate a sequence of small dishes. Lean into Galician specialties and the kitchen’s strengths—seafood and succinct preparations that foreground ingredient and technique. The description highlights local staples and the restaurant’s signature items (torrija for a sweet finish, anchoas and pichón among the savory offerings), so sampling across those examples gives a clear sense of the kitchen’s range. Expect a sociable, share-focused pace rather than a formal, course-by-course tasting.
Planning details
Location
Rúa Nosa Señora do Rosario, 9, 15001 A Coruña, Spain · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- A Espiga, Farm to table, €€
- Miga, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- NaDo, Gallician, Creative, €€
- A Mundiña, Galician, €€
- TreZe Restaurante, Modern Spanish, Modern Spanish
Restaurant context
How 55 Pasos compares in A Coruña
55 Pasos is the more contemporary dinner choice in this set, especially for diners who want Modern Spanish cooking with a serious recognition signal. A Espiga is likely the better value play for a more relaxed farm-to-table meal, while Miga is the cleaner fit for traditional cooking without a modern tasting-room feel.
For Galician identity, A Mundiña is the safer group choice: easier to explain, more regionally direct, better for diners who want the classic local lane. NaDo is the sharper comparison for creative Galician cooking, so cross-shop it if the decision is between regional creativity and a broader Modern Spanish format.
TreZe Restaurante sits closest by category as another Modern Spanish option, but it is less useful for an A Coruña-only plan if location matters. If the booking at 55 Pasos works for your timing, keep it for a more composed dinner; if the group wants easier comfort and lower decision risk, choose A Espiga, Miga, or A Mundiña instead.
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Compare 55 Pasos
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Pasos | A Coruña | Modern Spanish | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #252 | , |
| A Espiga | A Coruña | Farm to table | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Miga | A Coruña | Traditional Cuisine | 2026 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #56Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| NaDo | A Coruña | Gallician, Creative | Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5822025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended | €€ |
| A Mundiña | A Coruña | Galician | 2025 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| TreZe Restaurante | Porto | Modern Spanish | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #816 | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can 55 Pasos accommodate groups?
Group accommodation is not verified here. 55 Pasos is in A Coruña, its published service times are Wednesday through Friday from 8:45–11:30 p.m. and Saturday from 2–5 p.m. and 8:45–11:30 p.m. For party size, seating, or special arrangements, confirm directly with the restaurant.
How should I plan for 55 Pasos?
Advance planning is sensible because the verified schedule is limited and the restaurant has a confirmed 2025 Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe ranking at #252. It is closed Sunday through Tuesday, open Wednesday through Friday for dinner, open Saturday from 2–5 p.m. and 8:45–11:30 p.m.
What should a first-timer know about 55 Pasos?
Go in expecting Modern Spanish cooking in A Coruña from chef-owner Balázs Menyhard. The dress code is smart casual, the verified recognition is an Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe ranking of #252 for 2025.
Is lunch or dinner better at 55 Pasos?
Dinner is available Wednesday through Saturday from 8:45–11:30 p.m. while an afternoon service is verified only on Saturday from 2–5 p.m. If you need a weekday lunch or Sunday service, the verified hours do not support that plan.
What are alternatives to 55 Pasos?
For comparison planning, look at A Espiga, Miga, NaDo, A Mundiña, TreZe Restaurante. 55 Pasos is the option here with verified Modern Spanish cuisine, chef-owner Balázs Menyhard, smart-casual dress code, a confirmed 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe ranking.
