San Marco Santa Cruz Restaurant

Italian restaurant in the center of Seville

Arabic baths 12th century

San Marco Santa Cruz is an Italian restaurant located in an ancient and preserved Arabic bath from the 12th century, in the heart of the Santa Cruz neighborhood. Our cuisine is Mediterranean, based on local ingredients to guarantee an inspiring and unmistakably our flavor.

Kitchen
Mediterranean

Wide variety of home-made dishes with vegetarian and celiac options.

Historical
Venue

Located in the heart of the Sevillian Jewish quarter of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, next to the Giralda.

Desserts
Homemade

We make all our desserts in an artisanal, hand-made way by following traditional recipes.

Ferran Adrià, the most influential chef in modern gastronomy.

"When I finished my military service I went to work for three months in Seville, at San Marco restaurant."

Did you know that the best chef in the world worked in our kitchen?

"They called me to go to work in April, and there I went." From Seville he began his march towards the town of Rosas (Girona), where the building that houses the El Bulli facilities crowns the Montjoi cove. In this location located in the Cap de Creus natural park, the chef began his transoceanic journey. Together with his brother, Albert Fermí Puig in his restaurant GTRES Adrià, he carved out a niche for himself in the kitchen-school in 1984 until he became a master and golden chef.

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History of our venue

XII century

Arab baths from the 12th century in Mudejar style. It is worth highlighting the starry windows of the vault, also known as Madawis. These baths had a religious purpose, in which Muslims purified themselves (washed) before the prayer that took place in the current Cathedral of Seville.

XIII century

The Catholic Monarchs, after establishing trade routes with America and with the intention of attracting new markets, converted the Baths into taverns to accommodate the Mudejars/Moors who would pass through Seville for commercial purposes. That is why the street where the restaurant is located is called "Calle Mesón del Moro."

XV century

The building passes into the hands of the Church, characterized by its discomfort and the coexistence of guests with animals.

XIX century

The bathrooms become part of the transportation industry, functioning as horse stables and carriage warehouses. It is the millstones on the exterior façade that provide this information; in addition to protecting the walls of the building during the indicated time.

Chronological axis

Family
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Different environments

Spaces
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Almori

It represents the transition from Mudejar architecture to the French style.

Abstract

Shapes and colors that contrast with the other styles present in the venue.

Giralda

The highest room of the restaurant is named after the Sevillian monument.

Location Restaurant
San Marco Santa Cruz in Seville

TripAdvisor Reviews

Last Saturday I had lunch with my boyfriend to celebrate my birthday and we had fantastic service. Despite having the restaurant full, we did not find any delay in our food or lack of attention. Having lunch under some Arab baths makes the experience even greater. The food was exquisite, especially the porcini and duck foie risotto. I highlight the Moorish tea.

Rosario G

Good discovery! Perfect, correct, fast and attentive service. Great food and reasonable prices. The place is very beautiful and a very kind man explained a little about the Arab baths to us. Here are two crazy lovers of the 4 cheese pizza that was delicious! We also ordered ravioli with pesto, they were amazing! We will repeat for sure.

Maria F

My partner and I went to lunch. The spectacular restaurant, a super cozy and calm atmosphere. We were served by a waitress named Marta. Her treatment was exceptional, an excellent professional and super friendly. We ordered two starters and a pasta dish to share along with two desserts. The service, food and place is spectacular!! Without a doubt, we will repeat!!