The Ultimate Valencia Food Guide
Valencia is an amazing city for foodies because you can find so many great quality restaurants for a decent price.
Having lived in this city for a while now, I thought I’d compile a list of my favorite restaurants in Valencia, Spain. For some of them, I have also added which dish is a must try!
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Spanish Cuisine
Casa Carmela
Must try dish: Paella, seafood, especially the shrimp and fried cuttlefish
Price range: 40-60 euro per person
ALENAR Bodega Mediterranea
This is a lovely little tapas restaurant right in the city centre of Valencia. I love the freshness of the food here. They also have a good selection of wines.
Must try dish: The tomato salad, Sardines, the Russian salad
Price range: 25-40 euro per person
Xanglot Restaurant
Price range: Menu’s start at 38 euro
La Cabila
I’ve not tried this restaurant yet but I have heard many great things. It’s a bit more upscale restaurant serving local cuisine with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients.
Price range: 50 - 60 euro per person
Spanish Fusion
Raro
Must try dish: The Carbonara croquettes, the lamb brioche (although menu may change), the gyoza’s
Price range: 30 - 50 euro per person
Restaurante Bouet
Must try dish:
Price range: 30-50 euro per person
Canalla Bistro by Ricard Camarena
Canalla Bistro is the Bistro of Michelin star chef Ricard Camarena. The food is really good and the ambience of the restaurant is… let’s just say it is interesting and you will see a lot of pig statues. Jokes aside, it’s an excellent restaurant that serves Spanish fusion food.
Must try dish: The burger, ‘Torrija’ dessert, among many others
Price range: 30 - 50 euro per person
Seafood & Meat
La Sastreria
Must try dish: Any seafood dish, I especially like the monkfish; the “KitKat” dessert (though menu may have changed)
Price range: 50 - 60 euro per person
Basea
Must try dish: The “Chuleton” meat, or any fish dish
Price range: 50 - 70 euro per person
Italian Cuisine
Osteria vino e cucina
Must try dish: The cheese and cold cuts platter, the ragu,
Price range: 20-35 euro per person
Trattoria Piemontese
Must try dish: My personal favorite is the “Pomo D’Oro” pizza. I also think their Tiramisu is really good!
Price range: 20-30 euro per person
Japanese Cuisine
Damura Ramen
Must try dish: The sushi menu (degustation menu)
Price range: 65 euro per person for the menu
Hikari Yakitori Bar
Must try dish: Karaage,
Price range: 30-40 euro per person
Kaido Sushi Bar
This sushi bar was recently awarded a Michelin star and since then it’s basically impossible to get a table. I haven’t tried it just yet, but it’s super high on my bucket list. If you love sushi and you have a decent budget, try to get a table here!
Price range: 120 euro for the menu
SushiJap
Must try dish: Everything!
Price range: 30-50 euro per person
Mochisan
This little Japanese dessert place is super cute - and their mochi and tayaki’s are really good. Their mochi are filled with different mousses, like Matcha, Yuzu, Oreo, Pistachio and many more. One of my fave’s in Valencia:)
Must try dish: Any mochi or taiyaki (Waffle shaped like a fish with different sweet fillings)
Price range: 5 - 10 euro per person
Other Asian Cuisines
La Taula de Yoon
Must try dish: Everything
Price range: 20-35 euro per person
Location (Google Maps)
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a Nepalese/Indian restaurant and serves very authentic and delicious food. The service is also outstanding!
Must try dish: Any of the specialties, Peshwari Naan (Naan with coconut and nuts, so good!)
Price range: 20 - 40 euro per person
Saigon Delice
One of the few Vietnamese restaurants in town, Saigon Delice is run by a chef from Ho Chi Minh City, so you know it’s pretty authentic.
Must try dish: The pho
Price range: 20 - 30 euro per person
Middle Eastern Cuisine
Kukla
Must try dish: The fried aubergine, the cauliflower, the hummus, Malabi dessert
Price range: 15 - 25 euro per person
Restaurante Ninda
This restaurant is a bit far out of the city in the student area called “Beniclamet”, but if you like Turkish food I would definitely recommend this laid-back place.
Must try dish: Kebabs, hummus
Price range: 15-25 euro per person
Other Cuisines
Enchilame
Must try dish: All the taco’s, and tostadas, and a dessert called “Manjarate” - which is a dessert made of dulce de leche mousse and chocolate, so good!
Price range: 15 - 30 euro per person.
Quina
Must try dish: Ceviche, Causa
Price range: 30 - 40 euro per person
Kuzina
One of the better Greek restaurants in Valencia, Kuzina is a great place if you’re craving some Greek cuisine.
Must try dish: Moussaka,
Price range: 30 - 40 euro per person
Hundred Burgers
Must try dish: Any burger, the sweet potato fries
Price range: 15 - 25 euro per person
Michelin Star / Fine Dining
Ricard Camarena
Price range: 120 euro per person
Brunch & Breakfast
4 Coffee Bistro
Must try dish: The Eggs Benedict with Roastbeef, the Eggdrop Sandwich, the Brunch set menu, the Chai French toast (pictured above)
Price range: 15 - 25 euro per person
Blackbird cafe
Must try dish: Any of the pastries!
Price range: 10-20 euro per person
Fav Coffee
Must try dish: The coffee, and if they have it, the pastry with the pistachio cream
Price range: 5-15 euro per person
Map
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