Corral del Agua

Corral del Agua felt like a secret waiting for us in the maze of Santa Cruz. Tucked away down Callejón del Agua, a narrow lane in the old Jewish Quarter, the walk there already set the mood. We wandered past whitewashed walls, flowering balconies, and quiet corners that felt frozen in time. The moment we stepped inside, everything slowed down. It was like entering a private garden.

The restaurant is built around a traditional Andalusian courtyard with a fountain in the centre, surrounded by vines, terracotta tiles, and leafy plants. Birds sometimes fly in to sip water from the fountain. Wooden beams, candlelight, and rustic iron lanterns give the space a warm, romantic glow. It’s peaceful, silent except for the trickling water. It feels more like a hidden home than a restaurant. No loud music. No rush.

The weather was mild, and the open patio felt magical. It's not trendy or modern — and that's exactly why we loved it. It feels old, in the best way. Like a place where stories have been shared for centuries.

The menu is full of Spanish classics. Simple cooking. No fancy fusion. Just honest Andalusian food done well. We wanted something traditional, and that's what we got.

We started with deep-fried squid with a squeeze of lemon. Crunchy, salty, and perfect with that fresh citrus kick.

For our main, we shared a big seafood paella — rich, full of flavour, with prawns, mussels, and tender rice. It tasted homemade in the best possible sense.

For dessert, we had a slice of “Tarta de la Abuela” — a traditional layered cake of biscuits, cream, and caramel. Sweet, nostalgic, and comforting.

We finished the meal with a few cool slices of fresh watermelon — simple, juicy, and just the right refreshing touch to end on.

The plates looked simple, but the taste mattered more. It felt like real home cooking.

Service was kind and relaxed. The staff checked on us but left us plenty of time to enjoy the quiet and the space. This is not the kind of place to eat fast. Everything is slow here, which fits the feel of the courtyard perfectly.

It's not the cheapest meal in Seville, especially if you'e comparing it to busy tapas bars. But here you're also paying for the atmosphere, the setting, the romance of eating in a 17th-century courtyard filled with history. For a calm lunch or a special evening, it feels worth it.

We left happy, full, and refreshed. It's not a typical brunch spot, but it gave us something even better — a real sense of old Seville, peaceful and beautiful.

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