Valencia & MurciaRestaurants

Restaurants in Valencia & Murcia

  1. A

    Piripi

    This highly regarded restaurant is strong on rice, seafood and fish, which arrives fresh and daily from the wholesale markets of Denia and Santa Pola. There's a huge variety of tapas (we counted 10 different cylinders of salami and sausage arraigned on the bar and one of the jovial team of waiters is engaged constantly in cutting near-transparent slices of prime quality ham). There's a valenciano speciality that changes daily.

    reviewed

  2. B

    One One

    It's easier if you speak a little Spanish at this wonderfully eccentric place (pronounced 'on-eh, on-eh') with its faithful following of regulars but a touch of bravado will get you by (just ask your ebullient host about his travels to Peru). It's a true bistro, the walls scarcely visible for photos and posters, and there's no menu. Just listen carefully as Bartólome intones…

    reviewed

  3. C

    Figón de Alfaro

    Popular with all ages and budgets, Figón de Alfaro offers a chaotic bar area or a more sedate interconnecting dining room. Choose from full meals, a range of juicy montaditos (minirolls) or innovative one-offs such as pastel de berejena con salsa de calabacín (aubergine pie with a courgette sauce).

    reviewed

  4. D

    Las Cadenas

    Has an elegant dress-for-dinner feel and traditional menu. Reservations recommended.

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  5. E

    El Trellat

    Beside the covered market, this small, friendly place does exceptionally creative, flexible menús: first course a serve-yourself buffet, then an ample choice of inventive mains. For dessert, trust Manuel, the chef/owner; he previously worked in Alicante's premier cake shop.

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  6. F

    Cantina Villahelmy

    One wall's rough stone, another bright orange and navy blue, painted with skeletons, creepy-crawlies and a frieze of classical figures. Intimate, funky and popular, the Villahelmy has lots of snacks, excellent salads and a menu that features dishes from couscous to octopus.

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  7. G

    La Gran Taberna

    The walls here host an attractive clutter of old menus, posters, programs and framed lacework. Work your way through the magnificent menú tradicional (traditional set menu; €34), chalked up on the blackboard and constant for more than a decade.

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  8. H

    Pintxo Kalea

    Basque music wails and jigs in the background at this modern, stylish bar and restaurant, which does a wonderful selection of juicy pinchos (canapés), salads, steaks and, being Basque, cod prepared in four different ways.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Color de Especías

    Eat in the sensual surroundings of this restaurant with its deep red decor and intimate lighting. Dishes, such as confit of duck in a mango and pear coulis, are truly creative, blending in harmony sweet and sour, salt and vinegar.

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  10. J

    Tabulé

    Service is swift and friendly at this vegetarian restaurant, where you take what's on offer on the day's menú, which includes a drink and coffee. You won't repeat yourself; it's original, inventive and changes weekly.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Morales

    Your dish won't come smothered in subtle sauces, jus or coulis here. What you'll get at this traditional family-run restaurant is the freshest of fish and first-class quality meat, cooked with care.

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  13. L

    Restaurante Hispano

    The warm and inviting bar area here has inventive raciones, such as baby broad beans sautéed with artichokes and onion. The smarter restaurant beyond serves more traditional dishes.

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  14. M

    Bíomenú

    This ultracheap option is both vegetarian restaurant (load your plate from its varied pay-by-weight salad bar) and shop specialising in organic produce.

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  15. N

    La Cocina de Vives

    For economical eating, you can't beat this bustling place with its huge range of dishes, all on display, to eat in or take away.

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