Friendly, local, cool. Initiate…read more Nixe is in a neighbourhood of gastropubs and tapas bars, younger crowds and a good vibe. This place is off a side street, but well worth the diversion. Welcoming staff - husband and wife. All smiles and warmth, they were happy to make food and drink recommendations to a Valencia novice that got my evening off to a great start. I had a half-size cheese and meat platter that was freshly prepared and served quickly. A local IPA recommended was a perfect accompaniment. I had to follow up with the smoked sardine tostas- simple yet divine! The sardines were plump and juicy, subtly smoky. Unfortunately these smoky little fish are bought from a fishmonger - nothing I can take back home with me. Afterwards they were happy to suggest some off the tourist track sights to see.

From the owner: Cervezas, vinos, copas. Tostas, ibéricos, queso…read more Jazz, blues, rock'n roll.

Here you choose a prix fixe menu for food. Ours included six tapas and dessert. One or two were…read moregood but most were just ok. The atmosphere looks nicer in the photos; in reality, the lighting is too bright, like a cafeteria, not an evening spot. The service was best of all. They were absolutely lovely, friendly and helpful. But I think the menu needs another look.

Fun tapas bar/restaurant near the Ruzafa Market. With indoor dining closed, it was nice to find…read morethis spot with a decent amount of outdoor seating. There was a little bit of a wait, but no worries there. They offer some pretty good menu del dia options, though we just ordered a few tapas and some drinks: beer, wine, patatas bravas, albondigas, and croquetas. The bravas were really good and so were the croquetas. They put a unique twist on the albondigas, incorporating some orange citrus notes (when in Valencia, I guess...) but it didn't quite land, especially in comparison to traditional albondigas. Still a really cool place with a fun vibe. Service was friendly too. Would definitely return and try more menu items.

I didn't make reservations, so I arrived before 7pm and was seated immediately indoors by the…read morewindow. I was recommended the sardines to start -- lightly fried fillets served over a bed of crunchy patatas, peppers, and delicate petals. Beautifully plated and absolutely delicious, it was the perfect portion since I was also planning to order paella. Masusa offers both personal-sized and larger paellas, which was ideal as a solo traveler. Co-owner Ana recommended the black rice paella with fish, calamari, and monkfish cooked in squid ink. It was flavorful and even better with their special garlic sauce. The couple seated next to me ordered the Paella Russafa -- a spicy red seafood paella -- and kindly shared a taste. Delicioso! I'm so happy I had the opportunity to dine at Masusa. Many thanks to the owners, Ana y su hermana, for creating such a warm and homey restaurant experience.

Part of my Spanish tour included a one night stay in Valencia. Luckily our hotel was close to some…read morerestaurants and we came across this paella restaurant that our tour guide suggested as previous guests enjoyed the food. The paella is served in 2 person portions since we were 3 we had to order either 1 pan or 2 pans. We ended up getting 2 pans. The food did take alot of time to prepare as they are made fresh to order. We order black squid ink paella and the seafood paella. The black paella was really good and taste was on point. The seafood paella was too salty and we had to drink alot of water after our meal. We did encounter an issue with our order they brought some croquettes and hot peppers to our table. We did not order them and asked them to take it away. Overall the meal was good but if I had a chance to redo it I should have tried the duck paella or the Valencia paella (rabbit and chicken). Thank you for the memorable meal and we were able to dine on the heated patio with some fellow guests on our tour.

I went to La Nonna at the recommendation of a friend who stumbled across it when they were in…read moreValencia a few months ago. When we arrived, the outdoor tables were all full so we sat inside. From the minute we sat down, the service was friendly and flawless! Our waitress not only made us feel welcome, but she made worked tirelessly to both answer our questions and to translate the menu for us. When our food came, everything was simply wonderful and delicious! My friend ordered a pasta dish, and I went with a pizza; we ended up sharing both, enjoying them immensely, and leaving the restaurant completely full due to the very generous portion sizes. Tip: It's a very nice touch that you can see the pizzas being made from the outside through the front window :-) The restaurant is situated in a great spot, with lots interesting bars that are very close by. Highly recommended!

From the owner: Pizza, carnes, empanadas, pasta, ensaladas...read more

Valencia, Ruzafa área. Interesting concept- most of the tapas are canned fish that is simply taken…read moreout of a tin and into a plate. All tins are from Portugal. They also serve olives, chips, basic green salad, and Portuguese "green wine" ( very light and fruity white vine ). Good place for pre-dinner drinks and snacks/tapas

Unique tinned seafood tapas - executed in a quirky way. Simple can be great!…read more Buzzing location and friendly staff. Locals, not many tourists. Fishmonger setting, great for couples or small groups. This place seemed better as a transit stop rather than a place to spend the evening. I got a personal recommendation from my server for some spicy Portuguese sardines. Presentation was not a strong point - but the quality of the tinned fish was what mattered. Great little fish! Washed down with a glass of house vinho verde. All up I spent €6 and loved it all.

Overall taste was mid / avg at best. I think google review and one of the local review…read morerecommendation, https://abroadinvalencia.com/ Is totally wrong. I think with a false pretense that this is a Ricardio camanaarea , "michelen" cook restaurant run by who ever runs it makes it seem better than what it is. Just average at best. Burgers came out raw (hope we dont get sick) food came out cold, salmon cone was so fishy, pad tai was edible, pork ribs lacked flavor . In general came with such high expectations so many other options in valencia for 250 euros we spent.

Canalla Bistro is a must hit spot in Valencia. Most dishes on the menu are elevated and taste…read moreamazing! Ambiance and music are upbeat and the service was great.

Typical Spanish restaurant. The owner and waiters are really friendly. Small place with terrasse…read moreoutside. Need to book if you are in group. Tapas are big. Do not hesitate to share ! Try the calamares !

This was one of the best Spanish restaurants we experienced during our stay. Earlier, we had taken…read morea food tour, where we sampled a variety of tapas. Compared with the tapas we had on that tour, the dishes at La Rentaro were a class above.

We ordered a bottle of wine. There was pieces of cork and all of our wine. They rushed us to order…read moreoff of the menu at 10:30 when they close at 12. Then they would not even bring us a small plate for our tops and then not have good service. Then my guy friend found a cockroach in the bathroom. Then we try to leave and split the bill and they were super weird about everything would not recommend ever.

Trendy Ruzafa with the Doña Petrona gem…read more Service and atmosphere: Good service either friendly staff. The restaurant has great location in a quiet spot right next to a church and quaint narrow streets of Valencia. They offer seating inside and outside. Food and drinks: Their menu offers very good selection of local and elevated dishes. We ordered some tapas that were well seasoned, flavour balanced and overall super tasty. You can opt for some local wines and beers to accompany your meals. The local vino tinto had soft tannins and smooth finish. Pricing: $ - super worth it!

This spot is very near our Airbnb. We have been in Valencia for several weeks and have stopped in…read morefor a drink on a few occasions after a day of exploring the area. We always sat outside but there are tables inside. We met a very nice server, Juan (?), and enjoyed numerous visits chatting with him while we relaxed a bit. We tried a few dishes -Gilda's,patata bravas, Tatar of salmon, vietello tomato and an empanada. The empanadas are particularly good. 4 stars for the food, 5 stars for our server!

goya gallery was a decent experience, nice restaurant, friendly service, but overall the food did…read morenot stand out and was unimpressed by the paellas. favorite items were the potatoes and jamon croquettes, the calamari was decent (very minimalistic). for some of the paellas you have to order ahead of time - we tried two of them, the valenciana was the better of the two, the langoustine one we had was extremely salty. no socarrat on either of them, thought (other than salt), they both lacked depth of flavor, and the quality of the proteins wasn't the best either.

For me it is the best place to eat paella in Valencia today (hence in the world? Haha). Seriously,…read moreeverything about this place is great and the prices are very reasonable too. The restaurant to go every time I travel to Valencia.