Terra Olea has a Michelin Bib Gourmand. La Bicicleta does creative tapas by the Roman Bridge. Amaltea runs a Slow Food menu with a gluten-free kitchen. Here are the three places worth knowing.
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Traditional Andalusian cooking leans heavily on meat and fish. But Córdoba has three dedicated vegetarian restaurants worth seeking out, plus a handful of dishes at any tapas bar that are vegetarian by default. Here is what to know.
100% veggie restaurants
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Price range
Vegetarian and vegan on the Guadalquivir riverbank, steps from the Roman Bridge. Organic ingredients, gluten-free kitchen, river views from the terrace.
15-20 euros avg. per person
Vegetarian bar near Miraflores Bridge. Avocado tostas, vegan salmorejo, fresh-pressed juices and homemade orange cake. Open all afternoon without a break.
20-30 euros avg. per person
Bib Gourmand 2026 in Córdoba. Contemporary Andalusian cooking, a 14-course vegetarian tasting menu and artisan olive oils from Sierra de Córdoba mills.
44-65 euros avg. per person
Arruzafa • €44–65
TheFork
Gastronomic restaurant awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026. The chef offers two tasting menus (Flos and Cibarium), including a complete 14-course vegetarian menu showcasing local Córdoba produce.
Ribera (near Miraflores bridge) • €20–30
TripAdvisor
Popular vegetarian and vegan bar known for its creative tapas and laid-back vibe. Fresh organic ingredients served as generous tostas, creamy hummus and artisan cocktails. Open continuously in the afternoon — perfect for a break between sightseeing.
Ribera (Ronda de Isasa) • €15–20
Slow Food restaurant with three set menus: full, vegetarian and 100% vegan. Organic and fair-trade ingredients, dedicated gluten-free kitchen for coeliacs. Warm decor with pink and orange walls, friendly atmosphere near the Roman Bridge.
La Bicicleta offers a creative vegetarian menu in a laid-back setting
Even in traditional restaurants, several Córdoban dishes are naturally vegetarian:
Cold soup made from tomatoes, bread, garlic and olive oil. Traditionally topped with hard-boiled egg and ham — ask for it « sin huevo ni jamón ».
Vegan on requestFried aubergines drizzled with cane honey. A classic sweet-savoury Córdoban speciality, naturally vegetarian.
VegetarianCold soup of tomatoes, peppers, cucumber and garlic. Naturally vegan, perfect for the hot summers.
VeganSpanish ratatouille with tomatoes, peppers, courgettes and onions. Served hot or cold.
VeganThick potato omelette, sometimes with onions. A tapas bar staple.
VegetarianFried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce. Check that the sauce contains no meat.
Usually veganIf you are looking for gluten-free options, check out our complete guide to gluten-free restaurants in Córdoba, featuring Sociedad Plateros (a national reference), Cielito Lindo (100% gluten-free) and 30+ certified establishments.
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Terra Olea - Bib Gourmand distinction with vegetarian menu
Official city tourism office website
Official Spanish tourism portal for gastronomy