La Pepica
A beachfront paella restaurant, open since 1898, that Ernest Hemingway is said to have loved.
Known for: Paella valenciana and seafood rice
About £30–50 per person
Good for Couples · Groups
Valencia
9 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.
9 places to eat and drink in Valencia
£££ Higher-end
Casa Montaña
A historic tavern in the port area, open since 1836, famous for its wine and preserved-seafood tapas.
Known for: Anchovies, tinned tuna belly, wine by the glass
About £14–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Horchatería Daniel
A well-known horchatería in Alboraya, the home of horchata, where you drink the chilled tiger-nut drink with fartons.
Known for: Horchata and fartons
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
Horchatería Santa Catalina
A beautiful tiled horchatería on Plaza Santa Catalina, open since 1836.
Known for: Horchata, chocolate and churros
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
Central Bar
A casual tapas bar by chef Ricard Camarena in the Mercado Central, built around market produce.
Known for: Market-driven tapas
About £14–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Ricard Camarena Restaurant
A Michelin-starred restaurant in a former industrial building in the old town, with vegetable-led tasting menus.
Known for: Tasting menu
£50+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
Casa Guillermo
A small, family-run tavern that has served canned seafood since 1940, with a rowdy queue outside at lunchtime.
Known for: Anchovies, mussels, tinned seafood
About £14–30 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
Ubik Café
A café-bookshop in trendy Ruzafa, a favourite for brunch and coffee.
Known for: Brunch and specialty coffee
About £14–30 per person
Good for Couples · Families
Bar Pilar
A busy tapas bar near Plaza de la Virgen, well known for its mussels served in a sauce.
Known for: Mussels in tomato and spice
Under about £14 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Local dishes to try in Valencia 3
Paella valenciana
Horchata and fartons
Agua de Valencia
