The story
In Santa Comba, A Coruña, Retiro da Costiña is a family story told through food. Chef Manuel Costiña is the heir to a gastronomic tradition that has passed from parents to children since 1939. Rather than break with the past, he has spent long conversations with his parents, Chucho and Pastora, unearthing the foundational philosophy that breathes life into his menu. The idea was clear: select the emblematic dishes his grandparents and parents created and bring them into a new dimension, versioning them with his personal touch.
This deeply personal approach has earned the restaurant two Michelin Stars, a recognition that speaks to the precision and soul of Costiña’s modern cuisine. The tasting menu, priced at 185€ per person, unfolds across three distinct spaces: the Trastienda, the main Comedor, and the Salón Sobremesa. It begins with bites like Amur-Beluga caviar with a trout emulsion from the local Río Xallas, and a picaña of aged Cachena beef. The meal progresses through courses such as a seared scallop with beurre blanc, lobster bathed in a curry emulsion, and a risolada mamiña of beef with a local potato from Coristanco. House-made breads use native Galician wheat and rye, accompanied by artisanal butters and oils from the Mansa and Brava olive varieties. The meal concludes with a selection of petits fours, including a Costiña Chocolat and a truffle paired with Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee.
The menu is designed to be balanced and adaptable, accommodating allergies and intolerances when communicated at the time of booking. While the dishes shift with the seasons, the core philosophy remains constant: to honor the past while cooking with the confidence of the present.
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