Córdoba's newest artisan gelateria
Piacerino opened in 2025 on Calle Historiador Díaz del Moral, a few minutes' walk from the Mezquita-Cathedral. The name comes from the Italian for small pleasure — and the shop delivers exactly that. Every flavour in the display case is made on the premises, from scratch, using natural ingredients. No industrial bases. No artificial colour.
What makes it different
Owner Oliver Edmond Plapied treats the gelato like a craftsman treats materials. The seasonal sorbets change with what's available at the market — you might find a Sevillian strawberry in spring or a bergamot alongside the classics. The chocolate deserves its own mention: the shop is also a chocolatería, and the single-origin work shows real intent. A cone here looks nothing like the synthetically-tinted cases at tourist-facing shops along the tourist trail.
The historic centre has no shortage of places to cool down, but the TripAdvisor score — a perfect 5.0 from the first wave of reviews — reflects something specific: customers call it the best gelato in Spain, and the comments keep landing on the same details: clean flavours, fresh ingredients, warm service.
A good stop on any walk
The address sits at a natural crossroads for anyone exploring the Jewish Quarter or heading between the Mezquita-Cathedral and the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos. A gelato from Piacerino is a natural finish to the tapas trail through Centro and Judería, or a mid-afternoon break on the way back from the monuments. The shop is compact and clean. There is no table service — this is a takeaway gelateria, and the format suits the location perfectly. Order a cone, step outside, and walk.
Practical details
Prices are in line with a quality gelateria: a single scoop runs around €2–3, a double around €3.50–4. The shop opened in 2025, which means it is still building its regular following — a good moment to visit before it becomes a fixture on every travel blog. The chocolate creations also make for a low-fuss gift if you are looking to bring something back from the trip. The shop is on Instagram at @heladeriapiacerino, where the daily flavours are often posted.
