Guidebook for València
Food Scene
Great location, get a table in the square. They do paellas and good food. Unfortunately, there's a bit of annoying street peddling of flowers and trinkets. ***
37 locals recommend
Restaurante El Kiosko
38 Carrer dels DretsGreat location, get a table in the square. They do paellas and good food. Unfortunately, there's a bit of annoying street peddling of flowers and trinkets. ***
Central Market of Valencia
s/n Plaça de la Ciutat de Brugesthe best fresh food out there
Arroceria Las Bairetas
SN C. Ramón y Cajalthe best paellas you will find anywhere !!!
The best tapas, their especially is Russian salad and their steamed muscles, that are traditionally eaten standing at the bar. Very traditional but a must see.
****
42 locals recommend
La Pilareta
13 Carrer del Moro ZeidThe best tapas, their especially is Russian salad and their steamed muscles, that are traditionally eaten standing at the bar. Very traditional but a must see.
****
This wonderful place has two sides to it, the traditional stand-up tapas bar where the old wine bodega still has all its barrels, or the more upmarket sit-down side at the back, great traditional. Try the fried anchovies, habas, stuffed bell peppers
****
253 locals recommend
Casa Montaña
69 Carrer de Josep BenlliureThis wonderful place has two sides to it, the traditional stand-up tapas bar where the old wine bodega still has all its barrels, or the more upmarket sit-down side at the back, great traditional. Try the fried anchovies, habas, stuffed bell peppers
****
One of the best steak houses I have ever visited. After 15 years working with meat in Venezuela, Dario knows how to cure & cook meat. The shear size and deliciousness of how they do they meat over open coals is impressive. Great wine list too.
*****
Restaurante Araguaney
12 Carrer de Rubert i VillóOne of the best steak houses I have ever visited. After 15 years working with meat in Venezuela, Dario knows how to cure & cook meat. The shear size and deliciousness of how they do they meat over open coals is impressive. Great wine list too.
*****
Great Asturian food, and Cider. Asturia is a region rich in seafood, beef, and hams. A wonderfully rich cuisine that is a delight for the taste buds****
13 locals recommend
El Molinon
40 Carrer de la BosseriaGreat Asturian food, and Cider. Asturia is a region rich in seafood, beef, and hams. A wonderfully rich cuisine that is a delight for the taste buds****
Excellent menu and downstairs you can dine beside a piece of Valencia's original moorish wall.
16 locals recommend
El Celler del Tossal
6 Carrer de QuartExcellent menu and downstairs you can dine beside a piece of Valencia's original moorish wall.
Trinquet is a traditional local game of handball, and this old Trinquet court sports a wonderful foodie delight, headed by Chefs Pablo and Gorka.
Pop in to watch a game on the court then try some of the gastronomical delicacies that Pablo & Gorka have created just for this recently refitted and beautifully renovated restaurant.
You might need to book.
****
27 locals recommend
Pelayo trinquet
6 Carrer de PelaiTrinquet is a traditional local game of handball, and this old Trinquet court sports a wonderful foodie delight, headed by Chefs Pablo and Gorka.
Pop in to watch a game on the court then try some of the gastronomical delicacies that Pablo & Gorka have created just for this recently refitted and beautifully renovated restaurant.
You might need to book.
****
Local Fujian cooking at its best. Don't miss this 100% authentic Chinese restaurant. Specialising in seafood, make sure you try the Salt & Pepper Lobster, Sweet and Sour Sea Bass, The Eggplant hot pot, Wonton soup, Salt & Pepper ribs etc...
****
6 locals recommend
Min Dou
31 Carrer de PelaiLocal Fujian cooking at its best. Don't miss this 100% authentic Chinese restaurant. Specialising in seafood, make sure you try the Salt & Pepper Lobster, Sweet and Sour Sea Bass, The Eggplant hot pot, Wonton soup, Salt & Pepper ribs etc...
****
Brunch based quality breakfast joint. Take your laptop and enjoy the comfort of a good coffee and the open plan spatial design of the venue.
Fluent English, Spanish and a bit of German.
****
17 locals recommend
Federal Valencia
15 Carrer de l'Ambaixador VichBrunch based quality breakfast joint. Take your laptop and enjoy the comfort of a good coffee and the open plan spatial design of the venue.
Fluent English, Spanish and a bit of German.
****
The best Japanese in town without a doubt. Ulises, the owner, has been dealing with Japan for over 30 years now. He is also the wagyu beef official importer to Spain. The restaurant has a great menu of extremely fresh product. The fully Japanese kitchen staff make this restaurant a pure delight.
40-50€ per head.
*****
Tastem Restaurant
14 Carrer d'Ernest FerrerThe best Japanese in town without a doubt. Ulises, the owner, has been dealing with Japan for over 30 years now. He is also the wagyu beef official importer to Spain. The restaurant has a great menu of extremely fresh product. The fully Japanese kitchen staff make this restaurant a pure delight.
40-50€ per head.
*****
Casa Roberto
19 Carrer del Mestre GozalboTraditional Valencian cooking, specializing in rice dishes.
Good food and buffet all in 1 price. Sukin and her Family have run this place for 20 years now. Great family asian food and friendly atmosphere.
***
Sakura Valencia Restaurant
7 Carrer de Sant Francesc de BorjaGood food and buffet all in 1 price. Sukin and her Family have run this place for 20 years now. Great family asian food and friendly atmosphere.
***
Creative cooking based on traditional market food. All 100% fresh and selected by chef Pablo, a young upcoming chef in the Valencia food scene currently rated number five in Valencienne state. A stunning location a stones throw from the central market, relax, and taste the creations of Vaqueta. However this place is popular so make sure you reserve
12 locals recommend
Vaqueta Gastro Mercat
22 Carrer de Sant FerranCreative cooking based on traditional market food. All 100% fresh and selected by chef Pablo, a young upcoming chef in the Valencia food scene currently rated number five in Valencienne state. A stunning location a stones throw from the central market, relax, and taste the creations of Vaqueta. However this place is popular so make sure you reserve
La Terracita Cuina de Mercat
Chef josh straw is a one man show serving only market fresh produce
Restaurante Japonés - KAIDO SUSHI BAR
Sightseeing
The Silk Exchange
2 Carrer de la Llotjaa must see of 15thNeo Gothic century architecture
climb the bell tour and get a great view. don't forget to look for the mummified arm of St Vicent !! Try and time your climb to coincide with the bell ringing,
433 locals recommend
Valencia Cathedral
s/n Plaça de l'Almoinaclimb the bell tour and get a great view. don't forget to look for the mummified arm of St Vicent !! Try and time your climb to coincide with the bell ringing,
A Lovely square just to take a coffee or drink and horchata ( local drink made from the root of a local plant)
135 locals recommend
Plaça de la Verge
Plaça de la VergeA Lovely square just to take a coffee or drink and horchata ( local drink made from the root of a local plant)
the post office , bars, restaurants and a stones through from the fashion st. Colon st.
258 locals recommend
Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Plaça de l'Ajuntamentthe post office , bars, restaurants and a stones through from the fashion st. Colon st.
This whole area is wonderful little labyrinth of shops, tapas bars and small streets, just get lost if you can.
58 locals recommend
Mercado Municipal Plaza Redonda
s/n Plaça RedonaThis whole area is wonderful little labyrinth of shops, tapas bars and small streets, just get lost if you can.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the few live music bars in Valencia. Famous for its Thursday night jam sessions. World music friendly, rock, blues reggae
123 locals recommend
Radio City
19 Carrer de Santa TeresaOne of the few live music bars in Valencia. Famous for its Thursday night jam sessions. World music friendly, rock, blues reggae
Carrer dels Cavallers
Carrer dels Cavallersrestaurants bars and night life
Plaça del Doctor Collado
Plaça del Doctor ColladoBars and coffee brunch and tapas
Café Negrito
1 Plaça del Negrettraditional alternative night life bar
Just come here to then choose, you have a wide variety of bars to sit and have drinks. relaxed atmosphere in what used to be one of the key bohemian squares in valencia.
41 locals recommend
Plaza Del Tossal
Plaça del TossalJust come here to then choose, you have a wide variety of bars to sit and have drinks. relaxed atmosphere in what used to be one of the key bohemian squares in valencia.
Tyris On Tap
6 Carrer de la Taula de CanvisFantastic home made beers on tap in a great setting.
Rock'n'Roll · Soul · Alt Country
Power Pop · Punk · Garage · Indie
http://goo.gl/WSOjzl
22 locals recommend
Loco Club
12 Carrer de l'Erudit OrellanaRock'n'Roll · Soul · Alt Country
Power Pop · Punk · Garage · Indie
http://goo.gl/WSOjzl
Fox Congo
N 35 Carrer dels CavallersA quiet drink with some live jazz, a great little club in a wonderful old location.
Linterna Jazz Café
11 Carrer de la LlanternaA quiet drink with some live jazz, a great little club in a wonderful old location.
16 TONELADAS | ROCK CLUB
3 Carrer de Ricardo MicóDiscoteca Spook Pinedo
399 Carr. del RíoMya Club
5 Av. del Professor López PiñeroShopping
Carrer de Colón
Carrer de Colónapple store, Zara and a whole range of high end shopping outlets
Gift store of objects hand made in spain. Not your typical tourist gift trap. Highly recommended for taking something special home
19 locals recommend
Simple
5 Carrer del PalauGift store of objects hand made in spain. Not your typical tourist gift trap. Highly recommended for taking something special home
Colón
Bugalu
6 Carrer de la LlotjaModern hip
Arts & Culture
A must see of Spanish rococo architecture. Also on one of the high end fashion streets where you can also find the Loewe store.
114 locals recommend
Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas
4 Carrer del Marquès de Dos AigüesA must see of Spanish rococo architecture. Also on one of the high end fashion streets where you can also find the Loewe store.
Instituto Valencia d'Arte Modern (IVAM)
118 C/ de Guillem de CastroPalau de la Música de València
30 Passeig de l'AlberedaCiudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
7 Av. del Professor López PiñeroMuseo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias González Martí
2 Carrer del Poeta QuerolTheatre for kids on the weekend and varied cultural activities. See their program for details.
22 locals recommend
La Beneficencia Cultural Center
36 Carrer de la CoronaTheatre for kids on the weekend and varied cultural activities. See their program for details.
One of the best collections of Flemish alter boards from from the 15th century. Beautiful building with beautiful cloisters
231 locals recommend
Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia
9 Carrer de Sant Pius VOne of the best collections of Flemish alter boards from from the 15th century. Beautiful building with beautiful cloisters
Essentials
Supermarket, with a good selection of produce fresh and processed. Even fish and meat here is above average, not as good as the central markets, but much more economical.
50 locals recommend
Supermercados Consum
14 Carrer del Bisbe Jaume PérezSupermarket, with a good selection of produce fresh and processed. Even fish and meat here is above average, not as good as the central markets, but much more economical.
Dia is a more economical supermarket with much less variety than Consum, but for basics its fine. ***
22 locals recommend
Dia
4 Carrer d'Antoni JoanDia is a more economical supermarket with much less variety than Consum, but for basics its fine. ***
Parks & Nature
El Saler
Take a boat ride through the lake and nearby rice fields. Spectacular at sunset !!
232 locals recommend
Albufera
Take a boat ride through the lake and nearby rice fields. Spectacular at sunset !!
This old 18th century garden park was once the garden of a Valencia Palace. Lovely flower gardens with many nooks and crannies. Well known for its miniature driving circuit for kids
206 locals recommend
Royal Gardens
1 Carrer de CavanillesThis old 18th century garden park was once the garden of a Valencia Palace. Lovely flower gardens with many nooks and crannies. Well known for its miniature driving circuit for kids
This 5 km long park was built in the old river bed of the Turia river, which was diverted around valencia in the 70's. This strip of exuberance definitely is the green backbone to the city. The "city of arts and science" at one end, and the "eco park" zoo at the other it has many sections, from sport fields to forest secluded areas. Big for family use.
176 locals recommend
INSTALACIONES JARDÍN DEL TURIA
This 5 km long park was built in the old river bed of the Turia river, which was diverted around valencia in the 70's. This strip of exuberance definitely is the green backbone to the city. The "city of arts and science" at one end, and the "eco park" zoo at the other it has many sections, from sport fields to forest secluded areas. Big for family use.
Monforte Gardens
S/N Carrer de MontfortBeautiful small park lovely for just sitting and contemplating
Jardí Botànic de València
80 Carrer de Quart