El Jardín del Califa | Califa Vejer

MOROCCAN AND NORTH AFRICAN FINE DINING

One of Andalucia’s prime eating destinations the Jardín del Califa serves authentic Moroccan and Middle Eastern food in stone vaulted dining rooms with a lush palm-filled courtyard. Set in an emblematic 16th century building the Jardín del Califa has been recommended by the MICHELIN guide since 2008.

Immerse yourself with the sound of the fountain, the scent of jasmine and the rustle of the palms. The Califa will take you back in time to when the Arabs ruled Andalucía more than 700 years ago. Enjoy amongst many other dishes a traditional mezze, harira, tagines, cous cous, succulent lamb kebabs and kofta from our traditional barbecue or crispy pastelas of chicken and almonds. Our desserts are all home made at the Califa by our pastry chef Amina offering baklava, Moroccan pastries, chocolate fondant with tahini and date cheesecake amongst other delicacies.

While here enjoy the wonderful views from our panoramic terrace at the Tetería del Califa (adjacent to the restaurant) where ideal for an aperitif or a digestif. We serve teas, coffees, pastries and cocktails from midday to midnight.

Open every day from 13:00 to 16:00 – 19:30 to 23:00

RESERVES

Due to consistent popularity the demand for tables is high. We highly recommend you make a reservation for dinner at any time & for lunch especially Easter week, public holidays & Summer.

If the specific dining area you wish to reserve does not appear on the list that means it is not available for the hour you have chosen. Either choose another hour or another day.

We are open every day of the week for lunch and dinner all year.

COMEDORES DEL JARDÍN

El Aljibe

Romance by candlelight

This unique space is our smallest dining room with a single table for up to 7 people. The ‘Aljibe’ is the interior of an old cistern built in the Islamic period of Vejer.

El Templo

A vaulted wonder

The barrel-vaulted “Temple” dates from 1527 and its chapel-like feel inspired its name. The stonework is in exceptional condition and, like the rest of the restaurant, has romantic lighting. There are five tables for 2, one table for 5 and two tables for 4. For special groups, this dining room can be set up as a banquet. The tables are made of French oak and are made locally, while the chairs come from India.

La pergola

Garden views

In summer, the glass curtain is pulled back leaving the entire dining room open to the garden. Stone arches frame one end of the room and, lit with 5 elaborate Moroccan lamps and candles, this is a favorite dining area for many of our guests. There are four tables for 2, five tables for 4 and one table for 8. Some tables can be joined together to form larger tables depending on the needs of the guests.

The pergola and garden tables are made in Marrakech in the Gueliz style, with finely cut ceramic pieces. The metal chairs are also from Morocco.

El jardín

Dinner under the stars

A summer night under the stars, with the scent of jasmine in the air and the tinkling of a fountain as a serenade, or a winter lunch in the shade of our palm trees, can be one of the most memorable moments of a visit to Vejer.