Restaurante La Cuchara de San Lorenzo

We came across this restaurant by accident when planning a day trip to Cordoba and it did not disappoint.

We have family in Malaga, so have been visiting the area for years and I can honestly say this restaurant is up there with the best of them and at very reasonable prices for the quality of the produce and the elevation of local dishes into haute cuisine, whilst staying true to their original roots.

The room is beautiful and the attention to detail for every little thing on the table is a joy to behold. It is all there for a reason, but also very visually pleasing.

It is a small space, but the tables are not crowded together. You can happily dine without interruption from the other diners, but during our visit we had social locals on each side of us, which made for a very enjoyable experience.

The service is excellent, very professional, but warm and friendly. A difficult mix to get right, but they do.

The restaurant is also in a lovely spot, quiet with an amazing church dating back to 1625(ish) across the road. San Lorenzo is a suburb of Cordoba and this little corner of it has a laid back vibe and is a short 10 min taxi ride from the historical centre.

Well worth getting out of the hustle and bustle of the centre, once you have seen the sights.