La casa de Manolete bistró

After a two-week road trip through Spain, with Córdoba as our final stop, we were looking for an evening of relaxation and indulgence. Highly recommended by a restaurateur friend, we decided to dine at La Casa de Manolete Bistró. What a place. You’re not just entering a restaurant—you’re stepping into a stately home, a beity that transports you back in time to the grandeur of classic French mansions and fine dining halls. Everyone is dressed to the nines, and the atmosphere exudes elegance. From the moment they opened the car door to greet us, the service was impeccable. The maître d’ seated us, and from that point on, it was a seamless parade of gourmet dishes, each presented and executed with precision, both visually and in taste. We began with their house-made bread and a warm beef broth. Then came: • Ostra francesa al natural (fresh French oyster), • Paté royal de perdiz y foie con chutney de albaricoque y polvo de tomate (royal partridge and foie gras pâté with apricot chutney and tomato dust), • Steak tartar de novilla brava con yema gelificada y encurtidos afines (wild heifer steak tartare with gelled egg yolk and assorted pickles), • Lomo de toro de Lidia con cremoso de remolacha y salsa Robert de tinta de calamar (Lidia bull loin with beetroot cream and squid ink Robert sauce), • and for dessert, Financière de pistacho con sopa fría de coco (pistachio financier with chilled coconut soup). Of course, we paired our meal with cava, house wine, and a glass of port. To finish, a proper gentleman’s touch—cigars on the terrace. I wholeheartedly recommend this place and will definitely return the next time I’m in town. I didn’t take any pictures that evening—it wasn’t that kind of night. But I borrowed a few from the restaurant’s Instagram to make sure the visual experience matched the memory.

Excellent food (special mention for the anchovy, croquetas, the lamb and the financière) and impeccable service from Daniel! Definitely recommend a visit during your stay in Cordoba!

Amazing food, atmosphere, interior and service! 100% recommendation in Córdoba

We started with the tour and then we continue with the tasting Menu, the whole experience make you travel on time, the service is superb and the quality of the food is just unbelievable. You can’t miss this place if you visit Cordoba! Remedios is an amazing host! Thanks for a great night!

Friendly and nice staff, who make a lot of mistakes. The food was 50/50. Some things were great, like the almond soup. Other things were rather terrible, like the lobster stew and the ash tray smelling dessert. The entire setting and the house are exceptional.

Let’s start with the ambiance, decor and welcome …absolutely amazing Food and service perfect in every way. I recommend the deer! See attached photos … just such a pity that they were so quiet …definitely Michelin worthy .. ps menu attached too

The setting is absolutely charming, and the starters were good—not mind-blowing, but definitely enjoyable. But if you're a meat lover, this place is a must. I ordered the ribeye, and it was outstanding—rich, tender, and full of flavor. The meat had been aged for 46 days, with an additional aging phase using wine yeasts, which gave it a beautifully deep, complex taste. As a serious meat enthusiast, I was honestly blown away. My girlfriend also had the ribeye, but her steak wasn’t cooked to the requested doneness. That said, the staff handled it with real care: the chef himself came to the table and brought a second, generous portion, this time perfectly cooked. That level of attention and professionalism really made a difference. I can’t speak for the whole menu, but if you’re looking for a top-tier cut of meat with a unique and delicious character, I highly recommend the ribeye. Great food, warm and attentive service—it all made for a really memorable experience.

The food was great BUT the service was terrible! We visited the place for the wedding of my best friend and the staff really didn’t know how to coordinate. First of all, they poured wine in my glass of beer and they never took it away although I mentioned the case and I asked for a replacement! Also they took my dessert when I was outside smoking, which I never tried. Overall they seemed to be a complete mess, very loud and a total disaster for such a special occasion. ( when a familiar was making a toast knifes and spoons were loudly falling on the floor, killing completely the vibe). Have your meal there if you like but never book it for special occasion.