Restaurante La Cuchara de San Lorenzo

Recently, the Ermita de la Candelaria, for updated traditional in a lovely setting, a former hermitage, the Taberna El Pisto for the Córdoban classics, La Cuchara de San Lorenzo (a Bib Gourmand), Garum 2.0 for one of the city's best salmorejos (very casual, tapas style), Terra Flea (another Bib Gourmand), La Casa de Manolete Bistró, housed in a beautiful mansion, the former home of the late matador Manolete, a contemporary bistrot (Michelin rec) .

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Owning the honorary title of multiple awards (including the Guía Repsol and the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand), don’t miss out on feasting at Restaurante La Cuchara de San Lorenzo — if you can nab a reservation. This one’s an excellent option for date night, and although it’s not like a hectically fancy kind of place, it still gives you those fine dining vibes, and is the sort of restaurant where you can dress up nicely. When this family-run restaurant originally opened circa 2006, the food was more of taberna-style, but it’s gotten more contemporary over the years.

It was 2006 when two brothers (Narciso and Paco) decided to open this wonderful restaurant in the picturesque San Lorenzo neighborhood, named after the beautiful church of San Lorenzo, which was built in the 13th century. Today it is one of the best-rated restaurants in Cordoba, even it was included in the prestigious Michelin Guide which selects the best restaurants all around the world. At La Cuchara de San Lorenzo you can try local traditional dishes such as salmorejo, flamenquín or oxtail.

If you are looking for a great place to eat who better to ask than a great local chef?. So on a recent visit to Córdoba I asked chef Adrian at La Regadera for his top recommendation, and this was it. Turned out to be something of a twofer, since the San Lorenzo neighbourhood is outside the main tourist area, and getting there involved a walk through a new (for me), and very pleasant, part of town to a picturesque square by the San Lorenzo church.

En un formato que combina tapas exquisitas y las posibilidades de un menú gastronómico, ‘La Cuchara de San Lorenzo’ (1 Sol Guía Repsol) se ha consagrado como una de las referencias de la capital cordobesa. Los hermanos Paco y Narciso López tienen hueco en su local a las faldas de la iglesia de San Lorenzo para clásicos como el flamenquín o el salmorejo. Platos como su 'shashimi' de jurel han subido el nivel del restaurante.

Founded by brothers Narciso and Paco López in 2006, La Cuchara – in the historic neighbourhood of San Lorenzo – has gone from strength to strength in the development of its menus while remaining true to its Andalucían origins. Small but elegant, with an ample terrace, it serves great food at reasonable prices, and the staff are friendly and efficient. A little off the beaten track, but worth making the effort.

It started out as a simple bar serving food, in the hands of two brothers. But after a couple of facelifts, it has matured into a serious dining destination—all through word of mouth and great cooking!. The croquettes exemplify how to elevate a simple classic to a new level.

Monday: 1:45 – 6:00 PM, Tuesday: 1:45 – 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 1:45 – 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 1:45 – 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 1:45 – 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 1:45 – 6:00 PM, 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 1:45 – 6:00 PM

La Cuchara, en cuanto a flamenquines, se caracterizó desde el principio por combinar tradición e innovación. Así que a la receta de siempre le añaden crema de parmesano. Suficiente como para mantener los viejos sabores con un toque de distinción.

As he explained to us at one of his favorite restaurants, La Cuchara de San Lorenzo, Noor is still very much Noor. He and his team are still cooking beauty. The cuisine still has his style and his soul.

Recommend booking ahead for all of these restaurants, both here and in Sevlla. Most take online bookings. BARRA DE INCHAUSTI requires a phone call to book.