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Ricard Camarena

★★ Michelin€€€€Creative

This magnificent place is part of the refurbished Bombas Gens factory, which also houses an arts and culture centre. Here, there is a large foyer with a contemporary feel, a private bar where hors d'oeuvres are served, and the modern dining room at the back, with an open-plan kitchen where you can enjoy a final aperitif.Along with seven other chefs, Ricard Camarena was distinguished/commended with the Cocinero del Año award (Madrid Fusión, 2021) for his "green activism". His is a coherent signature cuisine solidly grounded in homegrown vegetables and a painstaking process of research. His set

🕐 Tu-Sa 13:30-15:30, 20:30-22:30

Flores Raras

★★ Michelin€€€€Creative

This centrally located restaurant, formerly known as El Poblet, changed its name and took a new direction under the leadership of chef Carolina Álvarez, a native of Mexico, who spent six years working as the right-hand woman of award-winning chef Quique Dacosta at his iconic three-star restaurant. In their own words, Flores Raras ‘shares the creative DNA and gastronomic rigour of the three-Michelin-starred Quique Dacosta Restaurant in Dénia’.Here, their elaborate contemporary offering, built on technical mastery, aesthetic sensitivity and a close relationship with the product, revolves around

Kaido Sushi Bar

★ Michelin€€€€Japanese

A contemporary Japanese restaurant which despite its compact size, has plenty of personality. It only has space for ten guests who have to arrive in unison, then sit together around the bar to appreciate the gastronomic experience to the full, including the explanations and studied movements of renowned sushi chef Yoshikazu Yanome.His philosophy is built around the Edomae Sushi tradition (established during the Edo period from 1603-1868) of preparing the (at the time abundant) fresh fish and seafood caught daily in the waters of Tokyo bay. The same idea permeates the cuisine here, which nowada

Lienzo

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine

Accessed via the door of an elegant building, Lienzo boasts a renovated, contemporary feel that fully respects the name of the restaurant (“canvas” in English) thanks to its appearance dominated by white tones and striking notes of colour provided by paintings by Valencian artists. Murcia-born chef María José Martínez, who is also known as the “honey chef” and is always ably supported by her husband Juanjo Soria in the dining room, creates modern Mediterranean cuisine with no little creativity that showcases and fully respects seasonal Valencian ingredients from its market gardens, mountains a

Fraula

★ Michelin€€€Contemporary

Fraula is located just a few metres from the Mercado de Colón, a market that is a listed national monument and one of the best examples of local Modernist architecture from the early 20C. This minimalist-contemporary restaurant is both visually impressive and welcoming, and takes its name from the Valencian world for “strawberry”. Roseta Félix and Daniel Malavía, the two chefs at the helm here, enjoy creating a bond with their guests, hence their alternating appearances in the dining room. They offer three contemporary-style menus (Cebera, available at lunchtime from Tuesday to Friday, and two

Riff

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Modern Cuisine

A German chef who considers himself Valencian at heart is at the helm of this restaurant where he constantly reinvents the food on offer. Globe-trotting chef Bernd Knöller has moved onto an important stage in his career which sees him interacting with his natural surroundings. This has led to him making a name for himself on the local food scene through his occasionally anarchic and always liberated vision of creative Mediterranean cuisine. From his kitchen, open to the dining room and surrounded by a bar that allows us to watch him work, he champions a fixed-price à la carte (three dishes of

La Salita

★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Modern Cuisine

A superb example of how perseverance, effort and solid values in the face of fresh challenges helps you to grow professionally. This restaurant, occupying an impressive mansion in the city’s Ruzafa district that has been decorated with plenty of charm and personality, stands out for its different dining options. In addition to the main dining room upstairs, it also boasts a pretty garden, two attractive tables in front of the kitchen and a particularly pleasant terrace where guests can enjoy aperitifs, a meal or a relaxing post-dinner drink. Chef Begoña Rodrigo showcases her talents on several

Napicol

必比登€€Rice Dishes, Farm to table

Located in a small village just a few kilometres north of Valencia, Napicol is run by a family heavily involved in the business and is one of those restaurants where agriculture is very much part of its DNA. You won’t find any set menus here; instead, chef Chemo Rausell conjures up cuisine that includes plenty of dishes that do not feature on the à la carte and which change with the seasons (the restaurant is next to an organic garden that provides many of his day-to-day ingredients). He also cooks delicious rice dishes to order and organises food-themed days dedicated to traditional recipes.

Memoria Gustativa

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

You’ll soon realise that this is a typical “taberna” but with a difference – something that they are keen to emphasise on the windows of the front door. This eatery, with a bar at the entrance and a simply furnished dining room to the rear, is run by Javier Vega and Blanca Martínez, two cooks (and a couple) who have previously worked in prestigious restaurants such as DSTAgE (Madrid). Their cuisine is centred around taste memories from the past which aims to pay loyal homage to classic bar and “tasca” dishes, while at the same time reinterpreting these from a more contemporary gastronomic pers

2 Estaciones

必比登€€Mediterranean Cuisine

Sometimes referred to as the Valencia’s Soho, the Ruzafa district has developed into one of the most interesting areas for food in the city. The district is home to 2 Estaciones, a restaurant now run by Alberto Alonso and Mar Soler, a couple who are both chefs and business partners in this exciting project. The informal bistro-style restaurant comprises a large bar, an open-view kitchen and some striking tables (covered with tablecloths) made from the legs of old sewing machines. The menu features seasonal Mediterranean cuisine including contemporary-style dishes and a choice of set menus.

Shinkai Tastem

€€Japanese

This restaurant, one of the trailblazers for Japanese cuisine in the city, has embarked on a new path by reinventing both its dining space and its cuisine, with the latter continuing to showcase the essence of Japanese cooking but from a more contemporary perspective. Shinkai, which means “deep sea” in Japanese, highlights a plethora of flavours though its varied and extensive array of maki, temaki, sashimi, tempura and Wagyu beef sourced directly from Japan (if you fancy a more immersive experience, where you can watch the chefs at work up close, it's a good idea to sit at the bar). It also o

Mengem

€€Contemporary

This attractive bistro is located in El Cabanyal-El Canyamelar, the picturesque fishing district of Valencia, where typical shacks coexist alongside unpretentious fishermen's houses and beautiful buildings designed in a more modern style. The couple in charge of the kitchen create impressively flavoured and well-structured cuisine that is rooted in Gallic tradition and can be enjoyed on a concise and contemporary seasonal à la carte and three set menus (Mediodía, El Trío, and Mengem).

Apicius

€€€spanish

Comprising just one spacious, contemporary-style dining room, this restaurant serves modern, seasonal cuisine. Good choice of set menus, plus interesting themed days based on ingredients such as truffles and wild mushrooms.

Gran Azul

€€Traditional Cuisine

A spacious and modern restaurant just a few steps from the Plaza de Zaragoza that is full every day – a success based on its simple motto of “rice and grilled dishes”. Its interior, a mix of the rustic and contemporary, provides the backdrop for its famous rice dishes (for a minimum of two people) and grilled options ranging from fish fresh from the market and top-quality cuts of meat. The à la carte is complemented by an impressive array of specials, including a variety of stews and seafood options.

Blanqueries

€regional

This bright, modern and cosmopolitan restaurant is easy to find as it’s situated just 100m from the monumental Torres de Serranos, one of the historical gateways to the wonderful city of Valencia. Boasting its own distinctive character, the restaurant is run by two talented chefs who work together to create traditional cuisine with a more up-to-date feel. The philosophy here is clear – to offer reasonably priced, high-quality cuisine made from seasonal ingredients wherever possible. The restaurant focuses mainly on set menus, with cheaper options available at lunchtime and a higher-priced menu

🕐 Tu-Sa 13:30-16:30,20:30-00:30; Su 13:30-16:30

El Bressol

€€€Farm to table

The very best the Mediterranean has to offer! The menu, announced at your table, focuses on fish and seafood and changes daily subject to availability at the fish auction.

Flama

€€€regional

The high-level cuisine at this contemporary restaurant close to the Mercado de Colón comes as an impressive surprise, thanks to its complete focus on fire, the grill and smoke – techniques which chef Eduardo Espejo manages in an almost primitive yet masterful way. As you look into the open-view kitchen it has a stage-like appearance (when they serve the last order the team closes the curtain to signify the end of the culinary performance), you catch sight of fish ready in their individual grill racks, as well as delicious meats and select vegetables that crackle over the embers. It is usually

🕐 Mo-Sa 14:00-17:30,21:00-24:30; Su off

Haku

€€€Japanese Contemporary

If you enjoy fusion cuisine, this Japanese restaurant is a must as it takes its relationship with the Mediterranean one step further thanks to the unique blend of Japanese-Italian cooking that comes courtesy of young chef Bo Jimmy Zhu, who hails from the town of Asti in Italy’s Piedmont region. His dishes are based around the Omakase philosophy which only works with the very best market-inspired ingredients. These are served at the bar (there is also a private space with a more exclusive ambience) and are centred around three enticing menus: Bohan, Honbo and Haku. The superb nigiris here are p

Habitual

€€Contemporary, International

This unusual restaurant, part of chef Ricard Camarena’s stable, boasts a surprising design and layout on the lower floor of the Modernist-style Mercado de Colón. The extensive and affordable à la carte features several of the famous chef’s dishes from the past, with a focus on Mediterranean cooking but with the occasional nod to international cuisine.

Yarza

€€Traditional Cuisine

A contemporary-style restaurant that describes its traditionally inspired Valencian cuisine in a single premise: “We cook in the same painstaking way as in the past, but with a modern touch”. On the à la carte, with its focus on traditional, market-inspired cuisine, and featuring an array of suggestions with a focus on wild-caught fish of the day, you’ll also find delicious rice dishes (Arròs del Senyoret, Arroz en Perol Marinero, Paella de Costilla Ibérica with vegetables, Arroz en perol de montaña) which need to be pre-ordered. Make sure you also sample the exquisite cod fritters (Buñuelos d

Llisa Negra

€€€spanish, regional

A popular restaurant with an open-view kitchen and the hallmark of chef Quique Dacosta. The focus here is on high-quality produce with no artificial flavourings, top-quality cured ingredients, and superb rice cooked on orange wood and vine shoots. We can definitely recommend the creamy rice with smoked eel and free-range chicken, and delicious stews, with special mention to dishes cooked on the open grill. The à la carte is complemented by the Temporada (Season) tasting menu. The finishing touches to some dishes are added at your table.

Vuelve Carolina

€€spanish, tapas

Located next door to Flores Raras, one of Valencia’s fabled gourmet addresses, Vuelve Carolina stands out for its casual, informal feel. The proposal is one of a great culinary journey through the trends of the world and its markets (Surquillo in Lima, Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech, Toyosu in Tokyo, the floating market of Khlong Lat Mayom in Bangkok, and more). It is a great place for a fun and relaxed dining experience where you can share dishes with friends, including some of award-winning chef Quique Dacosta’s most iconic dishes (such as his Cuba Libre of foie gras with lemon peel, arugula and

Karak

€€€Fusion

Boasting a magnificent location in the heart of the city, between Valencia's Central Market and Town Hall Square, media-savvy chef Rakel Cernicharo offers diners a highly cosmopolitan and personal cuisine, based on Mediterranean food but with a number of modern international fusion dishes, always seeking to convey her emotions and thoughts (in addition to being a chef, she is also an artist, with a large mural in the dining room and drawings in her notebook explaining her gastronomic concept). The menu revolves around three options (Small, Medium and Large) under the slogan ‘From survival to t

🕐 Mo,Su off

Saiti

€€€spanish/valencian cuisine

An attractive restaurant with a bistro ambience and rustic-contemporary decor. On its menus (L'Eixample, Na Germana and Lo Rat Penat), all of which are available with a wine pairing, chef Vicente Patiño takes us on a gastronomic journey via Mediterranean cooking that is rooted in tradition but approached from a more modern perspective. Dishes on the menu here range from the local “all I pebre” of white prawns and cacao, to blue crab, and signature dishes such as the celery meringue.

🕐 Mo 13:00-15:30; Tu 13:00-15:30, 20:00-22:00; We 13:00-15:30; Th-Sa 13:00-15:30, 20:00-22:00; PH off

Goya Gallery

€€Traditional Cuisine, Rice Dishes

In a building that began its journey as a bar in 1950 and a historical spot in the city, and no wonder... the Mostra de València-Cinema film festival was first established here! It offers a traditional Mediterranean à la carte featuring an impressive choice of starters (don’t pass up the chance to try the amazing Mosquitos, small battered crayfish, or the GOYA cuttlefish with mayonnaise) as well as for its wonderful section of dry and honeyed rice dishes, the house speciality (rice dishes must be ordered before 12:00 noon the same day). We recommend booking ahead as it usually fills up with lo

La Oficina

€€Contemporary, Grills

Carito Lourenço and Germán Carrizo's more casual proposal, a short hop from Fierro, their award-winning restaurant, has found its space in an old bar in the Ruzafa neighbourhood. Conceptually, we find a modern bistro with a wide and varied menu, even featuring a cocktail section. A maturation chamber with various fish (brimming with sea bream or sea bass, which usually mature for seven days) is a surprising sight, and appetizing pieces of both picaña and Galician blonde cutlet (requiring about 50 days of maturation). The menu, which allows the grill to take the limelight, includes small bites

Nozomi Sushi Bar

€€Japanese

A Japanese restaurant with a zen-like ambience that is enjoying considerable success. Modern Japanese cuisine that is easily recognisable to the general public, including a wide choice of starters. We recommend booking ahead.