Galician-born Fernando Alexandre started out as a waiter at this “buzzy” Spanish restaurant when it opened in 1996, and he now owns the joint. Noted for its reasonable prices and lively vibe, Galicia has a bright airy feel with vibrantly designed tiles, blue and white colour schemes and a long marble counter. Bag a stool if you fancy going down the tapas route, and take your pick from a lengthy selection that might include marinated artichokes with jamón, octopus vinaigrette, gambas al ajllo, monkfish kebabs and fabada (a stew of cannellini beans with pork and black pudding). Otherwise book a table and choose from a menu that mixes paella and other Spanish classics with some generic international staples such as avocado with prawns, grilled Dover sole or fillet steak with pepper and chilli sauce. There are also some “excellent, well-priced Spanish wines” to go with the food.