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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Valencia
This tiny restaurant serves authentic Italian food with a smile. The handwritten menu offers dishes made with ingredients sourced from Russafa market…
Valencia
Chic but commodious, with an interior featuring packing crates, cartoon chickens and other decorative quirks, this is where top Valencian chef Ricard…
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…
Valencia
Reassuringly chunky and colourful, the retro-nostalgic furniture here creates a comfortably informal atmosphere that's more than matched by the excellent,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…