Córdoba is a city where you can enjoy delicious food. In Córdoba you will still find many authentic tapas bars and restaurants where they serve many local specialties that originated in Córdoba. Think of the salmorejo cordobés or berenjenas fritas con miel de caña. In addition, there is also a wide range of good international restaurants in Córdoba. The food is also a lot cheaper than in slightly more touristy cities such as Málaga or Seville. Are you going to Córdoba soon? Read on for my top tips for finding good food in Córdoba!
Restaurante Asador El Choto
Restaurante Asador El Choto in CórdobaRestaurante Asador El Choto is a cozy local restaurant that we actually stumbled upon by chance, because this was one of the few restaurants in the old center that was open around 5:30 pm (most restaurants close their kitchen between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm ). The owner was super friendly and passionate about the local specialties. Of course we had to try the salmorejo cordobés (an Andalusian version of gazpacho) and the berenjenas fritas con miel de caña (fried eggplant with sugar cane syrup). These are two dishes that come from Córdoba and both tasted delicious. I would have preferred to lick out the bowl of the salmorejo. We also tasted the homemade croquettes and the four-cheese risotto and these dishes also tasted fantastic.
Restaurante Asador El Choto
Calle Almanzor, 10, 14003 Cordoba
Bodegas Mezquita (Corregidor)
Bodegas Mezquita has several branches around the Mezquita in the old center of Córdoba. On the menu you will find a wide range of tapas and other typical Andalusian dishes. We chose Bodegas Mezquita Corregidor with a cozy courtyard. We tasted, among other things, the traditional salmorejo cordobés and the salmorejo blanco, a white counterpart made from almonds. The patatas bravas and the three types of homemade croquettes also tasted delicious. For dessert we chose a mix of all desserts, including the homemade pastel cordobés and a number of other local pastries. Still, the favorite was the fresh orange with olive oil, sugar and cinnamon. Sounds special, but it was really fantastic.
Bodegas Mezquita
Calle Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, 45, 14003 Córdoba
Restaurante The Club
Restaurante The Club is located on the other side of the river from the old center of Córdoba. This district is an upcoming and hip place, where you also have a fantastic view over the city. The Club is the perfect place for a nice brunch in Córdoba. They have delicious crepes, smoothie bowls, bagels and fried eggs. You can also go there in the evening for dinner and cocktails. It is a nice and hip place with delicious food. Highly recommended!
The Club
Avenida Fray Albino, 3, 14009 Cordoba
Churros Bar Marta
Do you like churros? Then you should not miss churros Bar Marta. Here you will find the traditional churros, served with a large bowl of melted chocolate for dipping. In addition to churros, you will also find tasty sandwiches and tortilla española, but you really just have to go here for the churros.
Churros Bar Marta
Calle Cruz Conde, 32, 14001 Cordoba
Mercado Victoria
Can’t choose what to eat in Córdoba? Then the Mercado Victoria is the perfect place for your lunch or dinner. This is the largest food market in Córdoba and you can really taste everything here. From traditional tapas to Italian delicacies and from Argentinian empanadas to fresh fish specialties. You can collect your food from the various stands and then eat it at one of the tables in the market. There is also a large terrace on both sides of the market where you can eat outside. In the evening there are often live performances and the atmosphere is very cozy. You will find the Mercado Victoria in the park Jardines de la Victoria.
Mercado Victoria
Paseo de la Victoria, 14004 Cordoba
Bocaito Andalusi
Bocaito Andalusi is one of the stands in the Mercado Victoria and we had such a good meal here that this small restaurant deserves a separate mention in my opinion. The owner is super friendly and put together a delicious plate of the most delicious Moroccan mezze for us. When we ran out of pita bread and I wanted to buy more, he made us new ones for free and insisted we didn’t have to pay for them. We also tasted the homemade couscous with vegetables and it was also delicious.
Bocaito Andalusi
Mercado Victoria, Paseo de la Victoria, 14004 Cordoba
Sibuya Urban Sushi Bar
The best sushi in Córdoba can be found at Sibuya Urban Sushi Bar. We chose to be surprised by the chef and were served a fantastic platter full of sushi. Everything was super fresh and in addition to the traditional sushi and sashimi, many original combinations were also made. The fried sushi in particular was surprisingly delicious. We also ordered a bowl of noodles and it also tasted good. It is not very cheap, but Sibuya is definitely recommended if you want to eat good sushi in Córdoba.
Sibuya Urban Sushi Bar
Avenida del Gran Capitán, 37, 14008 Cordoba
NOOR
NOOR is without a doubt the best restaurant in Córdoba. This restaurant has two Michelin stars and was founded by the famous chef Paco Morales. In 2016 he returned to his hometown of Córdoba and started NOOR there, where you get to know modern Andalusian cuisine in a unique way. Unfortunately we haven’t been here ourselves (it’s not necessarily an ideal restaurant if you’re traveling with a toddler and baby), but this article on the best restaurants in Córdoba wouldn’t be complete without NOOR. Here you take a seat at a table around the open kitchen and are served small works of art of dishes throughout the evening. Do you have something to celebrate or are you looking for a special restaurant with the best food in Córdoba? Then NOOR is the perfect place.
NOOR
Calle Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 8, 14014 Cordoba
More tips for Cordoba
In addition to good food, you can do much more in Córdoba. There are many special sights, such as the Mezquita and the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, and you will find Roman, Moorish and Christian influences. Córdoba is the perfect destination for a day trip from, for example, Málaga or Seville, but it is also a wonderful city for a city trip of a few days.
