Valencia, in the Mediterranean coast of Spain, is both an important business city and a tourist destination. A city well known for its history, it offers a modern city of arts and sciences and organises every month of February the Fallas festival.
Valencia has long been considered Barcelona’s “little brother” but nothing can be further from the truth. Valencia has a vibrant local culture all it’s own, that visitors just have to experience.
Check out our experts picks for the top “like a local” restaurants in the city.
Aladroc Fish Bar in Valencia Aladroc is a small, quaint eatery in the heart of Valencia that specializes in traditional seafood dishes. If you are looking for some really excellent, simple seafood tapas and rations that won’t break the bank in the center of town, Aladroc is probably your best option. Book a table at Aladroc Fish Bar Average customer review Score for Aladroc Fish Bar 9 Valencia online
ELViENTo Bar in La Malvarosa beach El Viento Bar is located slightly outside the center of Valencia, near the beach. El viento offers a series of top notch, not-so-typical tapas meant to be enjoyed with friends or family. The restaurant is dimly lit and inviting. If you are in the area and want to try some original and tasty tapas, this is the place you were looking for. Book a
La Firma in Valencia Located in the Canovás neighborhood in the center of Valencia, one of the best areas in the city if you are looking for something tasty to eat. La Firma, run by chef Marisa García, is undoubtedly one of the best of the best. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and features an Andalusian style interior patio if you want to enjoy an intimate meal and long bar
Why do we recommend A P T C? APTC is located in the center of Valencia and they offer an interesting menu filled with personal creations fusing the flavors of traditional Valencian cooking with elements of different international cuisines. The restaurant is small, quaint, and cozy. The best part is that this top-notch meal won’t break the bank at an average cost of 15€ per person. Book a table at
Why do we recommend El Sequer de Tonica? One of the best and most elegant option you will find in the Albufera nature park, slightly south of valencia. Everything on the menu is homemade and appetizing, but if you go to El Sequer de Tonica you are there for the rice or the seafood. They offer some of the best paellas you will find and some excellent fish and seafood.
La Anjana in Valencia In the center of Valencia, in the Eixample district (in the Ruzafa neighborhood) we find La Anjana. La Anjana specializes in Valencian style tapas. The restaurant is cozy and modest, an excellent place to go with friends or family and share a bite to eat and a “caña” (beer). If you are in Valencia in spring or summer, they feature a nice terrace, the perfect place
Ferro in Valencia Ferro, located in the heart of Valencia is classic and modern at the same time. Or maybe classic with modern sensibilities. The restaurant is modern and beautifully decorated with classic Spanish themes: exposed granite arches, bottles of wine lining the walls, etc. The menu features a series of traditional homemade southern Spanish dishes, including, of course, several paella options. A great place for a quiet dinner with
Mesón El Rebeco restaurant in Valencia If you had to use three words to describe Mesón El Rebeco they would be: tradition, tradition, and tradition. Mesón El Rebeco is a classic Castilian style mesón that specializes in giant, delicious, and juicy steaks. Everything on the menú from the starters to the desserts is all homemade. If you are a fan of steak and what to try the best of the
Eladio restaurant in Valencia Eladio, located in the center of Valencia, is a classic family restaurant that features traditional dishes from Valencia and Galicia. The restaurant is warm and inviting. They opened their doors back in 1980. Husband and wife Eladio and Violette have been serving their brand of classic Spanish cuisine 40 years and have become a staple of the Valencian gastronomic scene. Everything is homemade and worth a
