Noor

We were surprised by the small restaurant and having to wait outside while other customers were entering. However, the food was impressive and amazingly presented. One of the best tasting menus that I have tried. We chose the longest menu and it is probably an excessive amount of food. We were really full. I would probably recommend the other 2 options.
The experience was great. I would probably have preferred the waiters to remove the empty glasses, as by the end of the tasting menu and pairing, the table was full of glasses.
Overall, the experience was great, mostly because of the amazing dishes.

With a 3 Michelin Star restaurant the food needs to blow you away. Noor did just that! The culinary creativity for all umpteen courses we had never slid below amazing. Texture, flavors, and wine pairing were all mind blowing. I said Wow many times.

To get 3 stars though the service needs to be an orchestrated ballet. The service team at Noor were incredible in their timing, attention to detail, and making it a fun, enjoyable evening where it was classy but not pretentious.

What an experience and journey to be taken on! I highly recommend. This is our second 3 Star, with French Laundry in Napa, CA being our first. Noor is worth the money for the experience and culinary journey.

Paco Morales is a culinary genius who deserves the 3rd star he just received. Meal was a journey in time, with every flavor being brand new and exciting. The dining room felt exclusive and makes the experience a 10/10. This is cooking at the highest level.

My love for Andalusia and its history and storied past brought me to Noor, and though we weren't able to get a reservation in January during our last trip to cordoba, we reserved a few months in advance this time and was able to finally try the place last night and the experience was absolutely worth the wait.

To me, it wasn't just to dine at a Michelin starred restaurant (they did go from 2 to 3 stars between the time I reserved and the time I dined, congrats), but the unique experience of dining at the place that has been creating seasonal menus inspired by the different time periods of the history of Al Andalus, ingredients and influences of that time period, the whole dining experience of that era, with a very modern take.

We chose the "Morisco" menu of 15 courses. The naming of the three menu choices also reflected this, as I loved the chef's clever naming of the 10,15,19 course menus. I won't elaborate here in hopes that you might have fun reading up on the names, then maybe have fun and dive into the why, but even the names of the menus themselves shed insight into the history of Spain and the plight of the Moors here.

Now on to the food and experience.

After the ritualistic hand washing, you are led into a beautifully open dining room with a very small number of tables and an open kitchen concept. (I didn't count, single digit for sure). You preselect your courses prior to arrival so you then just decide on wines/wine tasting with a lovely sommelier. (Highly recommend the tasting. While I could not get it because of a very weak stomach recovering from having gotten sick in Portugal and I was not about to test my limits, the hubs really enjoyed his pairing, and the 1-2 wines I dabbled in of his were beautifully unique and greatly enhanced the flavor of the dish. Only wish I could've tried all the wines myself!) If you don't drink, there's the option of hot teas as well.

The courses are brought out ceremoniously one after the other once you finish consuming what's in front of you, with bread service. (Side note - I looooooved the hoodie blazers work by the waitstaff! Seriously wonder where I might be able to get one similar lol).

The food was incredible, and we loved, 10/10, the majority of dishes. Particularly the first few smaller appetizers really do start you on a high note that continues throughout the meal. The pigeon was also a standout dish and changed the words "I'm too full to possibly take another bite" to "nope, I'll eat it all" pretty quickly.

I also loved how well the flavors blended delicately and the chef's use of strong spices without overpowering flavor in any of his dishes. Habanero, and cumin were the ones I was most surprised by - how delicately they were to enhance the dish and not overwhelm.

As compared to the other Michelin restaurants we've gotten to try over the years, the chef's use of bitter as a flavor element is quite unique (though fitting for dishes of the theme and the era this restaurant represents), and greatly enhanced the dishes (especially the delicious Naranja dessert/palate cleanser).

As someone with celiac and needs gluten free not by choice, I also greatly appreciated the chef's accommodations, and both surprised and delighted that I was able to partake in all the courses, from the gluten free bread, buckwheat substitute for pasta, and so many little substitutions I noticed throughout the meal. Really grateful for the thoughtful accommodation and experience.

Another thing I loved and had fun with were the 3D printed utensil/plate stands (makes me want to go play with a 3D printer again) and the beautiful cutlery. And the patterns and the dishes! So aesthetically gorgeous.

Overall, definitely worth the wait and price, and we hope to visit again, maybe next year (if we can snag reservations, it's harder to come by now with their newly added star, but we'll try!)

Just WOW! They deserve their 2 stars. It’s an experience from the moment you walk into the door! Their attention to detail is fantastic! It’s really cool to be able to see the kitchen and what they’re doing the whole time. What I especially loved was the creativity of the menu blending Andalusian food with Arabic food. I know I will never have a food experience like this again. Many ingredients I was unfamiliar with that tasted amazing! We did the wine pairing too which was fantastic but I dare say it was too much wine, and I’m not a lightweight. This was just such a highlight of our trip!

Absolutely amazing place - great atmosphere, design, leading motifs, personal approach, service, and of course, the food - everything combines together extremely well - you can tell that someone has a clear and consistent vision for this place - bravo! So far it's the best fine dining restaurant we ever visited. It was a real pleasure!

This restaurant is like a culinary guild hidden in the outskirts of Cordoba, as if Paco Morales is preserving the secret arts of Andalusian cuisine in this culinary dojo. The experience of dining there was as captivating and meticulous as the best flamingo show in Seville. You will be in for an interesting journey.

There were about 7 dining tables, with most of the seats facing the open kitchen. The presentation overall is very creative, from the very beautiful plates and the food presentation to the elegant modern Andalusian decor. The service is nothing short of impeccable, though a bit over the top sometimes, theatrically speaking. But I didn’t mind that. Actually, chef Paco Morales would not hesitate to come himself and take over some mundane tasks such as pouring a cup of tea. I haven’t worked under him, but simple gestures like these really illustrate the philosophy of the chef towards his team and his customers. The service team as a whole did look passionate and their smiles never left their faces. I cannot help but smile back at this positive energy in this tense atmosphere.

I am not going to talk much about the food. I hope you will enjoy the whole experience no matter what the menu looks like. Also, the menu changes seasonally, and I came here more than 6 months ago. Nonetheless, I remember the sheep labneh, anchovy water, sea bass, and especially the desserts (mint sponge cake, dates dessert) were my favorite. The food overall was mind opening not in terms of deliciousness, but more in terms of creative ingredients, beautiful presentation, and flawless technique imho. So, to be completely frank, the food itself was not extremely delicious and not as memorable as the whole experience in itself (which is surprisingly usual for 2-3 Michelin star restaurants).

When we finished dinner, we paid our (hefty) check and received a nicely decorated brochure about the restaurant. We then left the restaurant, and—guess what—chef Paco Morales runs outside to us just to… nope, not because I forgot my wallet. He just said that he was sorry for not saying good bye and he thanked us profusely for coming! I mean, it is kinda difficult not to love this guy after that, right? He just made our day and we went home quite happy.

What a insane experience in this restaurant from beginning to the end. Noor really is something special, you won’t experience anywhere else. Food is simply amazing, it really has a special style, service is just wow… everything is just amazing there.

I believe Noor is one of the Top 10 restaurants in the world. It should be on every foodie’s Bucket List. Dining at Noor is like eating a Picasso. Beautifully presented, each dish is a visual and palette-pleasing work of art that harmonizes creativity with great technique. The range of flavors within and across the dishes is magnificent - sometimes acid, often umami, occasionally smoke or heat; cold vs hot; multiple proteins; seasonal, regional veggies, flowers and spices. Palette-cleansing courses hit at just the right time, sans sorbet! The chef keeps to a Moorish theme, so most of the culinary journey stays true to the western Mediterranean (though we did have one excursion to Asia, as any intrepid culinary traveler should).

The wine pairings are equally impressive. Some of the more citrus- or acid-forward dishes present a pairing challenge, but the sommelier at Noor has figured out pairings that make the sum impression greater than the stand-alone parts of either the food or wine on its own. There are also interesting uses of sherries that go beyond the typical red-white variants on most wine tasting menus.

The service is symphonic. The team is absolutely at the top of their collective game. They have specific roles, but ably fill in for other teammates when needed. The open kitchen concept is great. The pacing of courses is perfectly timed. The tables all face towards the kitchen so you can watch the proceedings unfold in the normally hidden back-of-the-house (and kitchen staff can keep their eyes on the proceedings in the dining room, so be on your best behavior!). This heightens the drama immensely and adds a theatric realm that I don’t think I’ve ever experienced before. For those who’ve seen The Menu, there are some parallels that come to mind, though Chef Paco is a far warmer gentleman than the master chef so ably portrayed by Ralph Fiennes in the movie! I also loved the variants of Moorish plates, bowls, knives, forks, tweezers & spoons that were tailored to each course.

World class food. World class wine. World class service. World class theater.

What a meal. What a night. What a restaurant. Noor…one of the best in the world!

Simply divine, refined and different restaurant in Córdoba. A sumptuous meal and an adventure for your palate. The first thing they do is wash your hands with jasmine water, as an antique arab ritual. Then they bring to the table a big tray with the ingredients the chef will use for the meal. The wine list is extensive, but the sommelier helped us choose. Everything was silky, exotic and beautiful. We celebrated my husband's birthday and they even brought a candle at the end. The service was impecable. They are very careful with allergies, so they prepared everything Gluren Free, even my special bread.
They changed the silverware and presentation with every dish, so it was a delight to see the coordinated show with all these details. No wonder they earned 2 Michelin stars! Do not expect to eat huge plates, just small minimalistic modern dishes. It's a wonderful experience!

We got the medium menu with wine pairing for lunch, I was surprised by how full we were by the end, it was a lot of food! Overall I would say this was one of the best meals from our entire trip and I would come back again.

Paco Morales has really achieved something here with Noor! Congrats to him for his contribution to the city of Cordoba.

You’ll be treated like an ancient Caliph having more coocks than diners and were EVERYTHING is practiced to perfection. The magic of its intimate saloon will be clear to you from the moment you step a foot inside.
Once the voyage kicks off just enjoy. The bites will not feel as elaborated as other 2-stars at first glance given Paco’s vision is to focus on a specific region & era in time to build it’s menu and therefore you will not find extravagancies, this doesn’t mean the quality of the dishes and its creativity are not superb.

Overall, amazing experience (the short menu though leaves you craving for more). Noor is the best way to finalize the immersion into Cordoba’s heritage if you are visiting for a few days, after you’ve had the chance to visit the Cathedral/Mosque and Madinat al Zahra.

I visited Noor with two girlfriends during a trip to Cordoba, Granada and Seville during the fall of 2019. Noor was a highlight of that trip, an absolute masterpiece. The food, service and ambiance were all finely tuned to create a perfect experience integrating the history of the area. A destination restaurant to plan a vacation around.

What an amazing experience the meal was like a journey the service was carefully choreographed, the kitchen was so quiet like a surgery block.
A guaranteed fod coma.

Simply the best restaurant in Spain. Bravo chef and his team

Can't miss culinary trip

What a restaurant. It offers a fine dining experience with a mixture of flavors that I had rarely seen before.

We went with the middle menu with 15 iterations. All of them were unique and excellent. It is hard to choose one dish, but the oyster with a kalamata reduction and the fish were both to die for. Everything else was remarkable, though. In terms of quantity, it was not too much, unlike other tasting menus.

One thing that I really liked is that the kitchen is open, just in front of you. So you can see them working, which is quite impressive. The service was very attentive, and the chef came to say hello and was quite nice as well.

Superb service. Incredible synchronisation to serve. The food experience takes you back to the times of the almoravids. The wines were very special and a perfect fit to the food.The only drawback in my opinion was the cold atmosphere. Not my favourite decoration.

Unrivalled culinary experience. The service is impeccable. The food is a unique combination of textures and flavours. The wine choice extravagant and extraordinary. Swept of our feet. I added a picture of the full moon outside while we waited for the restaurant to open. It represents the start of a magical evening.

Amazing!!! A must when in town. Fantastic combinations of Spanish and Arabic cuisine. Absolute attention to detail and synchronized service is exceptional!

An incredible experience, unlike anything we’ve experienced before. Not cheap, but great value considering the quality and abundance of ingredients, particularly in the context of fine dining prices elsewhere in Europe. Wine list also excellent and well priced.