Valencia
The deal here is that they've picked their favourite dishes encountered around the world and made a Valencian tapas plate from them, so you can pick from…
Must-see restaurants in Valencia Region
Western Valencia
A warm, genuine welcome and lots of enthusiasm give a great first impression at this comfortably decorated restaurant in a nondescript area a short hop…
Valencia Province
At the end of El Palmar's main street, the luminous dining room at El Sequer de Tonica is deservedly highly esteemed by Valencians for its rice dishes,…
Valencia
There's a very likeable old-fashioned feel about this place, which offers stalwart Spanish cuisine at fair prices. Expect plenty of stew-type dishes such…
Alicante Province
Near the station, La Despensa offers handsome traditional decor and excellent cuisine. It does some great rices, including a very tasty one with rabbit…
Valencia's Beaches
Casa Carmela’s paella is one of Valencia’s best. The expansive restaurant has been serving rice since 1922 and remains a favourite with families. Huge…
Barrio del Carmen
One of the Carmen's best lunchtime menú options (€20) is backed up by excellent à la carte dinners, including a couple of quality rice dishes. It's an…
Valencia's Beaches
Opposite the market in the traditional fishing district, you'd expect a bit of a marine flavour, and indeed the young and enthusiastic team does an…
Alicante
This quality restaurant is strong on rice, seafood and fish, which arrives fresh daily from the wholesale markets of Dénia and Santa Pola. There’s a huge…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
Somewhat tucked away and unassuming, this place has an excellent lunchtime set menu (€11.90 weekdays, €16.90 weekends) that offers brilliant value for…
Castellón Province
Draw a Spanish bar from muscle memory and this is what you get: hanging hams, strings of garlic and peppers, orderly family frenzy behind the counter,…
Valencia's Beaches
Cosy and buzzing, this bar has an eclectic crowd and an upbeat atmosphere. Visually striking with its chessboard tiles and deep reds, it does simple,…
Xàbia
This friendly spot just near the waterfront in the port area gets everything right with sizeable, delicious portions of seafood, rices, liver and more at…
Castellón Province
Our favourite place for a traditional meal in the centre of Sant Mateu, the Perdi has been run for generations by the same family. A couple of set menus…
Valencia
This no-frills place has been in business for 70 years and is famous for its fishy tapas, but in particular grilled sardines, which are delicious. Order…
Valencia
Far more traditional than most of trendy Russafa, this small tapas bar is a real delight. Delicious no-frills dishes use ingredients of excellent quality…
Valencia
A welcoming eatery that doubles as a creative space for local artists. The charming owners create a simple menu focused on healthy food and local…
Valencia
Named for an Andalusian cocktail, this popular tapas bar serves favourite bites from the southern Spanish region. The menu includes Andalusian classics…
Valencia
With bright yellow walls and red tiles, this cosy bar on a quiet corner serves cheap and cheerful snacks. Colourful cold and hot montaditos served on…
Valencia's Beaches
Housed in a single-storey renovated white house, Can Luca is a casual restaurant at Patacona with beachside seating at the front and a tranquil terrace at…
Valencia
Most come for silky-smooth ice cream and sorbet but Soler also has 40-plus years’ experience making two local delicacies: horchata (a sweet drink made…
Valencia's Beaches
A beachside restaurant in a century-old house focused on simple, traditional food. Known for its rice dishes, Llevant’s wood-fired paella is considered up…
Valencia
On a busy corner, this spacious deli and bar is decorated with legs of jamón (ham) and shelves of wine. Perch at the bar to enjoy, or order a bocadillo to…
Valencia
Asian-influenced tapas are delicious at this bustling modern eatery near the market. Options are available à la carte or through a series of sampler menus…
Valencia
Clean modern lines, quirky decor and a quiet, in-the-know atmosphere mark this little place out as something of a standout. An array of riffs on classic…
Valencia's Beaches
Panorama is a sleek restaurant and bar with stunning views of the beach. The open-air terrace is a great spot for a drink, and floor-to-ceiling windows in…
Western Valencia
Always busy, this barrio patisserie-cafe does a splendid range of delicious cakes; it's pretty tough to choose. There are also decent savoury options,…
Valencia
Overseen from a distance by noted chef Quique Dacosta, this upbeat bar-restaurant offers style – those clothes-horse bar stools could be more comfy though…
Dénia
Bars beside bus stations aren't normally recommended for their culinary qualities, but this vivacious corner spot breaks the mould. As well as being a…
Valencia
Two soberly handsome dining areas and attentive service make this a fine destination for inventive, high-quality fusion food that combines some classic,…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
Uncomplicated and likeable, this long-standing smallgoods shop has a bar and squeezes in a couple of tables at mealtimes. Sampler plates of things like…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
Occupying a classic centenarian Valencian delicatessen-turned-wine-shop, this place offers tables among the bottle shelves and an air of benign clutter…
Valencia's Beaches
Pretty in turquoise and white, this idyllically situated beachfront place has comfy outdoor seating, a hipster vibe and a big interior and patio. It's a…
Alicante
Fusing retro and modern styling, with a comfortable L-shaped space, Velvet appeals for its quality food, whether you're tempted by the bar-counter snacks…
Valencia
Sweet and cosy, combining fresh produce from the Valencian market gardens with conserves to produce some fine tapas dishes. Try the delicious escalivada …
Castellón Province
Open year-round (later hours in summer) and a favourite with locals and visitors, this place on the waterfront road offers a range of excellent wines by…
Valencia's Beaches
An evocation of old Valencia through a modern design eye, this rehabilitated old bodega is visually lovely, with gleaming handmade tiles, a traditional…
L'Eixample & Southern Valencia
Queso (cheese) connoisseurs will love this bar for its events, tastings and, of course, lots and lots of cheese. Peruse the counter or enter the pungent…
Alicante Province
Within the Parque Municipal, the Golden Date is set up for weddings, with its own chapel and room for 800 diners. At other times it's a lovely spot to…
Valencia
The harmonious interior of this feel-good place is the scene for an exquisite line in tapas and small plates, blending Spanish and Japanese influences to…
