Foodie destination-probably not but an experience that you shouldn't miss. How the owner Antonio…read morecan handle the place on his own is something to see. Although his English is about as good as my Spanish (which means only very basic words) he made himself understood while explaining various items on the menu and truly made the night something special. From helping us pick the right wine to suggesting his favorite things it was a pleasure "talking" to him the entire night. We had both Gazpachos, both delicious with the Almond one winning. The Garlic Shrimp as well as the Rabbit were both very good. How would I describe the meal - home cooking brought to a high level. (His wife Maria does all the cooking with the help of one other person) So with a bottle of wine the bill came to around $66 US. Make a point of visiting Antonio & his family.

This was hands-down the best dining experience we had during our 7-day trip in Spain. We were…read morefortunate to get a table around 3:15 p.m. without a reservation (We dropped in around 2:45 and Antonio asked us to come back in 30 minutes and he would have a table ready for us.) The experience was top-notch from beginning to end - this restaurant really does live up to the hype. We started with sangrias and a complimentary ham appetizer. After, we had a mixed cheese plate and the white almond gazpacho. The cheese plate had 3 types of cheese - all delicious. The white gazpacho is probably not for everyone, but it was unique - a bit like garlicky almond milk. For our main course, we had the rabbit and squid. While the rabbit was very good, the squid was absolutely amazing. We finished the meal with complimentary glasses of port. Antonio made us feel like we were in a private dining room - I would go back to Cordoba just to eat here again!

This place has easily the best paella that I've ever eaten in my entire life…read more I arrived around 1pm on a weekday and this place was empty so I was a bit worried. However I soon realized all the locals were flooding in a little after 2 when the restaurant was full to the brim. Obviously I had to order the seafood paella which was a thing of pure beauty. The rice was perfectly cooked and was bursting with amazing seafood flavor. The top of the rice was moist and fluffy while the rice on the bottom of the pan was perfectly crispy. The combination of the contrasting textures was a treat for the palette. The prawns and mussels were fresh and sat on top of the rice was highly addictive. The little bits of fish in the rice were light and fluffy and a great addition to the rice. I can highly recommend this place for the paella. I just wish I was able to try the various other paellas they offer!

We ordered four very different things and all were excellent. The Cod was smooth. The steak was…read moreperfect. The Rabbit was like Roast Beef. Shawarma was of the traditional. The waiter suggested an excellent wine.

Excelente servicio. Las carnes son de primera calidad. Probamos de todo, morcillas, berenjenas…read morefritas con salmorejo. Tres tipos de cortes de carne. Me encantó la vaca rubia. Nunca la había probado. Fue una gran experiencia gastronómica

Conveniently located in a very historic area and nicely appointed, it promised to be a find. What a…read moredisappointment. I'd say, a disaster. Other than a tasty ham & egg soup, everything that followed for the whole table was practically inedible. I ordered a breaded veal cutlet; what arrived was a thick veal(?) cutlet (?) with an enormous bone, surrounded by fat and gristle. My companion ordered a pork loin that was overcooked to the point of desiccation. A half portion of fried eggplant was gigantic but also dry as a stack of dried out pancakes. Worse still was one of the water glasses had a bleachy stench. What a miserable experience.

Food was absolutely delicious and amazing plating. Loved every dish but especially the oxtail and…read morerisotto

Delicious food, well presented. I was delighted by the bouquet of fried eggplants. The paella…read morewas well cooked and a lit of food!

After visiting the Cathedral we found this place conveniantly outside of it so we stopped by for…read morelunch. Overall did not have a good experience here. The waiters were nice and quickly seated us, but as it got busy, you were forgotten about. The food itself was meh. We came in starving and excited to eat but left disappointed. We had the calamari to start and that was probably the best part of the lunch. My husband had the chicken kabobs which were okay, and I had the mixed plate made up of eggs, shrimp, salmon and eggplant. It was not what I expected based on the description and just wasn't good. Maybe we just ordered the wrong food that led to such a bad experience, but it's not a place I would personally recommend.

Try the 'Tenera al Jerez" which is very good…read more A bit noisy outside with all the cars passing, but then not too different from many of the streets in Cordoba. Great wine selection. If there are no free tables outside then ask for one, they take a few seconds to add one. If you line spicy then try the not so traditional patatas bravas.

I have been thinking about going to this place for a while, since it is very traditional and well…read moreknown in Córdoba... and finally I convinced my family and we tried it. The seafood is excellent! We really enjoyed the "carabineros a la plancha", the prawns and the "salpicón de mariscos". All of them superb! We also ordered a couple of salads as starter and wine. Overall and excellent meal. Cons: it is not a cheap place; do not expect to pay less that 35 euros for a reasonable meal. I also found the wines menu a bit small... only a few options of white wine it is not what I expect in a seafood place. Finally, something that really screwed me: why do they have a TV broadcasting "Los 40 TV" (music clips)? Definitely it is something I do not expect in a 40-euros-per-person restaurant... But overall, good food, good service and nice place.

From the owner: La Gamba de ORO comenzó en el mundo del marisco en 1967, siendo desde entonces un referente en…read morecocederos de mariscos y marisquerías. Asistimos todas las semanas a las subastas en Huelva para poner a su disposición el mejor marisco y los más frescos productos del mar. Contamos con un restaurante con salones privados, situado en Córdoba, con capacidad para 170 comensales, así como un servicio de marisco online a través del cual nuestros clientes podrán comprar marisco desde cualquier punto de España. A escasos 200 metros de la estación del AVE y de la estación de autobuses, es un lugar ideal para comidas de grupos, con facilidad para llegar en autobús, y de camino al conjunto arqueológico de Medina Azahara.

We came across this place whilst in Córdoba for the day & went in because of the yelp ratings…read more Granted we arrived in at 3pm so an hour before closing but the waiter was not welcoming at all - he was a bit dour or maybe he was having an off day - that said we tried the seafood salad (refreshing), the salmorejo (gorgeous local cold soup) & the deep fried aubergine with cane sugar (an interesting combination that worked) followed by the oxtail (which was sublime) The food was worth a 4 star but the staff attitude pulled my rating back

The service is very bad! we sat there for 15min and no one…read morecame to eaven clean the table! I don't know about the food but if the treatment is this terrible it doesn't really matter... when we asked the waiter to clean the table he said "why not sit on an other clean table". that's terrible

Exceeded expectations on all our criteria: food, service, and ambiance. We two had dinner; it has…read morebeen the best meal during our three weeks in the Iberian Peninsula. SERVICE: 5.0. She was professional, considerate, and knowledgeable about the foods and wines. And she shared a beautiful smile. AMBIANCE: 5.0. Set in an upgraded small cloister-type courtyard with a pleasant fountain. Open to the sky, yet has a roof that can be extended to completely cover the courtyard in case of rain. Next to the fountain stands a ~750 year-old Roman pillar with an inscription dedicating it to a Roman emperor: this pillar is the source of the name "PATIO ROMANO" because it was discovered buried below the restaurant. FOOD: 4.5. Everything was very fresh and prepared with care. - 4.5: (Seasonal menu): salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions. Everything was at the peak of ripeness. - 4.5: House-style garlic prawns. Exquisite texture and taste. - 4.5: Ratatouille with eggs. - 5.0: (Seasonal menu) Iberian pork with potatoes. The perfect amount of salt with the pork. I don't often comment on potatoes, but these were cooked perfectly. - 4.5: House-made Cheesecake. WINE: 5.0. We each had a wine by the glass. Her rosé and my red were excellent, matching our tastes. Good selection of bottle and glass wines.

Really 3.5 stars. We ate breakfast here…read more Pan con tomate with jam on Iberico. OK. It was missing the promised avocado. Croissant with ham and cheese. OK. Coffees. + Service. - cheap paper napkins +/- Music. Spanish, but too loud. €17.80 for breakfast for 2