Must-see restaurants in Valencia

  • Copenhagen

    Valencia

    Bright and vibrant, the buzz from this popular vegetarian restaurant seems to spread a contagion of good cheer all along the street. It does a very…

  • Casa Roberto

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    While there are cheaper rices around, the quality of the ingredients and know-how in the preparation at this well-established restaurant make it a…

  • Ca la Mar

    Valencia's Beaches

    Informal and down-to-earth, this is somehow very typical of the Cabanyal district. There's a very cheerful scene at the outdoor tables, with tasty seafood…

  • Casa Guillermo

    Valencia's Beaches

    Looking spruce and modern these days, this renowned Cabanyal spot has a stratospheric reputation for its anchovies, which are very tasty, if rather pricey…

  • El Patio de Pepa

    Valencia

    This tiny tapas joint is extremely cosy, with well-thought-out decor and fresh produce bursting from the bar. Everything is cooked fresh and delicious,…

  • Mythos Vlc

    L'Eixample & Southern Valencia

    This excellent place is compact and cosy, with an appetising list of creative, quality tapas as well as fuller plates, including reliably good paella.

  • Inside entrance of ¡¡Porque Lo Digo Yo!!

    ¡¡Porque Lo Digo Yo!!

    Valencia

    Pretty tasty montaditos at just €1 a pop, accompanied by cheap beer and decent-sized raciones for a pittance, make this the antithesis of the posher…

  • Yuso

    Barrio del Carmen

    In a strategic location with outdoor tables on the Plaza del Carmen, this popular spot is a recent expansion from the original tucked-away location nearby…

  • Khambu

    Barrio del Carmen

    A fast-food joint with a difference, Khambu serves up meat-free hamburgers and hot dogs. The classic burger – topped with vegan bacon and cheese – is made…

  • La Utielana

    Valencia

    Not the easiest to track down, tucked-away La Utielana well merits a minute or two of sleuthing. Very Valencian, it packs in the crowds, drawn by the…

  • Pepita Pulgarcita

    Valencia

    With wines stacked high – very high – behind the bar and subtle, inventive tapas tastefully presented, tiny Pepita Pulgarcita, in the heart of an animated…

  • Mercado San Valero

    Valencia

    The city’s first indoor street-food market has a bar and 10 food stands serving everything from poke bowls and oysters to burgers and beers, including…

  • Casa Victoria

    Valencia

    It's a little sad that so many of those nice old Spanish bars have disappeared they now have to re-create them. But this is a sweet little spot anyway,…

  • Bodega La Peseta

    Valencia's Beaches

    This Cabanyal alternative icon has had a bit of a makeover and seems a little gentrified, but it's still an enjoyable, eclectic place next to the Grao…

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