El Encuentro is a stone's throw away from the Plaça de l'Ajuntament (the main square in Old Town…read morethat is now closed to traffic for pedestrians.) Don't judge it from the simple exterior. It's more of a traditional restaurant with some variations from a standard menu you'll find across Valencia that cater to tourists. We began with the meatballs (a must). I had the beef tail, which was one of the most delicious oxtail stews I've ever had. Full of depth and flavor, the oxtail sits in a delectable gravy which you'll be able to sop up with some bread. My other half had the veal sirloin, but it was a bit too gamey for him. Reservations are highly recommended. Keep in mind that many places in Spain close after lunch and reopen for dinner around 8pm, so make that reservation earlier in the day if you plan on having dinner. The food and service here were wonderful. Well worth a visit. Takes cards and cash.

Spent a very pleasant evening here enjoying good wine and well-presented food options. Weather was…read moreperfect for taking advantage of the ample patio space that lets you watchthe world go by. Had the bacalao basque style and it was excellent. Good wine list where we chose the Matarromera from Ribera del Duero (always excellent). Friendly service.

We love this restaurant. Unique combination of hospitality, style, fun, and delicious cuisine.read more

From the owner: Restaurante, bar y tienda para inquietos y curiosos. Cocina sorprendente, divertida y diferente…read more Propuestas sugerentes y presentaciones originales en un ambiente desenfadado y de diseño atractivo y acogedor. Bodega poco habitual y una carta de cervezas con más de cincuenta referencias y ocho grifos.

Wonderful food, even better service. Love the ambiance, open air, by the beach. The sangria is THE…read moreBEST.

I love this little beach bar on the rocky beach almadrava in Els POblets. They have outdoor seating…read moreto enjoy a drink and the beach.

food very ordinary, yet overpriced. poor service. the only nice thing was a decor. but not planning…read moreon going back....

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Dinner at ORIO València was a highlight of our trip to Spain, and one of the best meals I've…read moreexperienced. We had their tasting menu, which included exceptional calamari, easily the best mussels I've ever eaten, and a steak cooked to absolute perfection. Luis and Maria went out of their way to make this an unforgettable evening for us, and getting to see the Islamic dynasty era wall under the restaurant afterwards was amazing

Loved this restaurant. I had told my kids about tapas, and how the Spanish culture doesn't eat big…read moredinners usually, so obviously I had to give them the experience. My kids are both pretty picky, but my younger son is worse and almost never eats anything. He did however eat all his tapas here. We had all sorts of basque tapas, all delicious. I absolutely loved the food and feel they had a tapa for everyone and all palettes. My favorite was a Spanish sausage (I don't believe it was a chorizo) on bread that got brought to my table. Usually you go pick up a pincho and put it on your plate, but similar to a Rodizio they bring things to your table and offer more each tapa is €2.80. I absolutely loved our server, she was very helpful and very nice to us at our table. Finally, I also absolutely loved the locale. It was dark, but the wooden tables and high chairs really set a warm comforting mood and I absolutely loved the lighting.

Atenea is a local coffee shop/bar/pizza spot. I stumbled upon it wandering around the city. It had…read morea mix of patrons at night... people working on their laptops, families dining, and a couple of tourists (that was me!) showing my remarkable ability to forget every word in Spanish. The service was fantastic. The man working there was very nice. Despite his (unnecessary) apologies for about his English skills, he got us everything we wanted and kindly. I saw that he was great with other customers, including kids, too. He gave the place a great vibe. The food was pretty solid, too. The pizza was tasty and had a perfect crust. They had several beers on tap. And the after dinner coffee wasn't bad, either. And, at least compared to the places closer to tourist havens, the prices were pretty reasonable. I left pretty happy that Atenea was the place I happened upon when I was getting hungry. It seems like a great place for a lot.