José y Josefina

The story

José y Josefina brings authentic Mediterranean dining to Stuttgart

A Modern Take on Coastal Traditions

Mediterranean cuisine finds a dedicated home at José y Josefina in Stuttgart, where the kitchen turns to authentic regional recipes rather than fusion trends. The restaurant opened its doors in 2017 with a clear focus on unprocessed ingredients shipped directly from Spain. Guests encounter a dining room that balances clean architectural lines with the warmth of traditional Spanish hospitality. The menu reflects this philosophy through straightforward preparations that let high quality produce speak for itself.

Shared Plates and Grilled Specialties

The Mediterranean kitchen builds around tapas designed for the table, starting with house croquettes filled with jamón ibérico and grilled piquillo peppers stuffed with minced meat. Main courses highlight the charcoal grill, offering pulpo a la brasa paired with trinxat from Cerdanya alongside whole fish paellas cooked in large copper pans. The Schlemmer Atlas recognized this approach with a 1.5 ladle rating, noting the consistent delivery of original recipes and properly sourced proteins. Sweet endings arrive as catalana, a local variant of crème brûlée served with mango sorbet and chocolate soil.

The Dining Space and Daily Rhythm

Located on a quiet corner west of the city center, the venue operates every evening from five until midnight. The layout encourages conversation across wooden tables while waitstaff move between the open kitchen and the floor. Regular visitors appreciate how the space handles both intimate dinners and larger groups seeking zarzuela pans for two or more people. The Mediterranean dining experience settles into a relaxed pace as guests exchange stories over glasses of sherry and charcuterie boards.