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.
The restaurant itself is quite small, with about ten tables inside, but also a terrace outside in the square, which looked a nice spot for when the weather gets a little warmer (I was there in January). The décor is in mostly neutral and wood tones that are easy on the eye. Co-owner Narciso (brother Paco is the chef) helped us with recommendations, and the service was excellent throughout.
Most importantly, the food was really good. The beef croquettes were among the best I’ve ever tasted, and were followed by an excellent fried dorada and grilled presa with a pastel of bacon and potato. We finished with a fresh créme brulée.
This is certainly worth making the extra effort to go to, and I’m sure I’ll be back next time I’m in Cordoba.
Arroyo de San Lorenzo, 2
Tel 957 477 850
€ € € €
Food 9 | Wine 9 | Service 9 | Ambiance 8
amuse and fresh house-made bread
beef croquetas, microgreens salad, alioli
whole fried dorada (gilt-head bream)
grilled presa Ibérica with bacon & potato pastel, grilled veg
creme brûlée with hazelnut dust and peta zeta
brothers and co-owners Narciso & chef Paco
