Must-see restaurants in Valencia

  • Bodega Paella

    Navarro

    Valencia

    A byword in the city for decades for its quality rice dishes, Navarro is run by the grandkids of the original founders and it offers plenty of choice,…

  • La Salvaora

    Valencia

    Refined, elegant but not expensive, this intimate spot is decorated with black-and-white portraits of flamenco stars. At first glance, the menu of Spanish…

  • Refugio

    Barrio del Carmen

    Named for the civil-war hideout opposite and simply decorated in whitewashed brick, Refugio preserves some of the Carmen barrio's former revolutionary…

  • El Poblet

    Valencia

    This upstairs restaurant, overseen by famed Quique Dacosta and with Luis Valls as chef, offers elegance and fine gastronomic dining at prices that are…

  • Bodega Casa Montaña

    Valencia's Beaches

    One of Valencia's most characterful spots, with venerable barrels and an older-era atmosphere, this place has been around since 1836. There's a superb,…

  • Bar Ricardo

    Western Valencia

    Ice-cold beer – one of the best cañas in Valencia – and a fabulous array of tapas and other dishes characterise this gloriously traditional place with its…

  • La Vida es Bella

    Valencia

    The front terrace or back garden of this innovative spot make great places to relax and absorb Benimaclet life with a beer or bite. More house than…

  • Entrevins

    Valencia

    With a quiet, restrained elegance, this upstairs restaurant makes a lovely lunchtime retreat from the bustle of the street and is handy for several nearby…

  • Sólo del Mar

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    A great lunch option when visiting the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, this innovative place in a residential complex is a fishmonger that doubles as…

  • Cinnamon

    Valencia

    This intimate space is so tiny, you wonder how it prepares anything more elaborate than a fried egg. But wonders emerge from the open kitchen, with dishes…

  • La Gallineta

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    This welcoming contemporary space has a short, quality menu of dishes inspired by what's fresh and good at the moment: the power of the market at work. It…

  • Gran Azul

    Valencia

    Spacious and stylish, this main-road spot is a temple to excellent dining. Things are focused on rice dishes and the grill, with premium quality steaks…

  • Delicat

    Valencia

    At this particularly friendly, intimate option, the open kitchen offers an unbeatable-value set menu of samplers for lunch (€14.50) and delicious tapas…

  • Bar Rausell

    Western Valencia

    Blending traditional and modern decor, this is dearly loved by locals for its fabulous tapas at the long bar and excellent sit-down food in the restaurant…

  • El Tap

    Barrio del Carmen

    Tap is one of Barrio del Carmen’s rich selection of small, characterful restaurants and is genuinely welcoming. The food is market-based and originally…

  • Dos Estaciones

    Valencia

    Two talented chefs oversee this small restaurant, which consists of a line of small tables and a bar counter behind which the food is cooked in limited…

  • L'Ostrería del Carme

    Barrio del Carmen

    This little stall inside the Mossén Sorell market is a cordial spot and a fabulous snack stop. It has oysters of excellent quality from Valencia and…

  • Street view of La Osteria.

    Osteria Vino e Cucina

    Valencia

    This tiny restaurant serves authentic Italian food with a smile. The handwritten menu offers dishes made with ingredients sourced from Russafa market…

  • Entrance to Canalla Bistro.

    Canalla Bistro

    Valencia

    Chic but commodious, with an interior featuring packing crates, cartoon chickens and other decorative quirks, this is where top Valencian chef Ricard…

  • Sucede

    Valencia

    Modern design meets the old Moorish city wall in this striking space attached to the Caro Hotel. The cuisine is confidently modern, offering excellent…

  • La Casa di Sophia

    Valencia

    Reassuringly chunky and colourful, the retro-nostalgic furniture here creates a comfortably informal atmosphere that's more than matched by the excellent,…

  • Ricard Camarena

    Valencia

    Valencia's most highly rated current chef showcases the range of his abilities here, in a new location in the Bombas Gens factory-turned-art-centre. A…

  • Goya

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    Decorated with style and featuring real dedication to guests' comfort and pleasure, this local classic is outstanding. The menu takes in Valencian…

  • Balansiya

    Valencia

    This restaurant in a student neighbourhood near the university is worth seeking out. Elegantly decorated in Moroccan style, it's a warmly welcoming spot…

  • Swagat

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    There aren’t too many Indian restaurants in Valencia but Swagat is arguably the best. Nestled among Conde Altea’s numerous eateries, it's regularly packed…

  • Ryukishin Valencia

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    Slurping is encouraged at this busy restaurant that serves some of the best ramen in Valencia. The sole Spanish branch of a Japanese franchise, Ryukishin…

  • El Rodamón de Russafa

    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…

  • El Pederniz

    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…

  • El Encuentro

    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…

  • Casa Carmela

    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…

  • El Celler del Tossal

    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…

  • Bar Cabanyal

    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…

  • Las Lunas

    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…

  • Bar La Paca

    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,…

  • Tasca Ángel

    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…

  • Cervecería Maipi

    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…

  • Entrance to Café Artysana.

    Café ArtySana

    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…

  • Street view of El Rebujito from Calle Cadiz.

    Taberna El Rebujito

    Valencia

    Named for an Andalusian cocktail, this popular tapas bar serves favourite bites from the southern Spanish region. The menu includes Andalusian classics…

  • Street view of Mare Meua with outdoor tables.

    Mare Meua

    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…

  • Street view of Can Luca

    Can Luca

    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…

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