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.

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

From the owner: Cocina mediterranearead more

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.

A must for any cheese lover! Try the Locos for Queso plate, grab some vermut, and take in the…read moreflavor. Loved everything and can't wait to return.

Oh My God! Cheese Wonderland for all of you cheese lovers!…read more Trendy, contemporarily decorated, clean, well-priced and perfect customer service. You would think a place like this would cost a bundle by looks alone. That's not the case so don't judge a book by its cover. We had the half Tabla of Louis Pasteur cheese (€9.50). It came with 6 cheeses. A glass of red wine €2.50!!! Sooo good!!! Please do not hesitate to come here! ---- Este lugar es un paraíso para los amantes del queso! En pleno centro, con un servicio indiscutible, una decoración perfecta y un olor a queso... Qué me vuelve loca!! Pedimos media tabla de Louis Pasteur €9.50 y estaba para chuparse los dedos! Bien de precio para la zona y el tipo de restaurante. Cheers!

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.

Make reservations. Seriously, make reservations…read more We lucked out and got a table when we met some friends here for dinner on a frosty evening in December. The food was good, the service was good, but the ambiance is LOUD when there are performances scheduled. I was a little disappointed in the feeling of being "shoehorned" into a seating area as more and more people arrived, but I would like to go back and try this again when it is not so packed. I also have to compliment the staff - they were able to keep from losing their minds with an incredibly full house on their hands. A couple more positives: There are several delicious vegetarian options for the tapas menu, but if you are leaving without trying at least one of their desserts, you are missing out. I was tremendously impressed by those!