As an upscale restaurant I must admit the food and the service as well as the atmosphere was well…read moreabove par. The staff really couldn't have been more professional. But also being somewhat upscale they were a little more formal than obviously a casual place. Once seated we were told we had 2 hours to finish our meal which is a very long time for just two Americans eating. The only issue I have is that our food arrived amazingly fast I mean like maybe under 5 minutes post ordering. After that the staff kept coming by asking if they could clear my plate because I eat quite a bit faster than my companion, my wife. They asked me two to three maybe even four times if they could clear my plate which really was unwelcome since we had 2 hours to finish our meal. As I stated earlier the food was really really good if you check out my photos the atmosphere was really nice. I am an architect and can really appreciate nice design and configurations. I would gladly go back and run to recommend this place I do know my wife stated the same issue I outline regarding being rushed and they said that they would adjust it. I would gladly revisit the establishment and when we return back to the Valencia I plan on going there once again. I highly recommend it especially the steak that was very well cooked perfect for our desire which was rare.

The food was outstanding. It was Northern Spanish cuisine and each course was equally great. We had…read morethe aged bone-in beef. So good. They rotate servers so anyone can serve you at any time. That said, the service was amazing. Each person was consistently attentive. The ambiance was contemporary, sleek and beautiful. I love this city.

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.

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.

There should be a badge or something on Yelp for marathon lunches. Seriously, after four hours, I…read morethink my butt deserves a badge if the food and company is so good that I am willing to continue to sit. For example, the last time I went by Pincho y Corto, my friends and I decided to come back for the "cocido" on a future date. Six-and-a-half hours later, we left the restaurant after enjoying a delicious meal. A cocido is usually MEAT, MEAT, MORE MEAT, AND MEAT ON THE SIDE. However, for me, the owners prepared an incredible set of vegetarian dishes that made me very happy. For the first dish (primero), there were blue-cheese-stuffed mushrooms that had been heated perfectly to melt the cheese, along with croquetas de calabaza, with the perfect amount of crunch and savory goodness that made this dish stand out. Usually, croquetas are soft little affairs, tasty but kind of mushy. These were perfect, crunch on the outside and tender (not mushy) on the inside. The flavor was savory and a little sweet from the calabaza. For the second course (segundo), the vegetables in broth were perfect. Garbanzos, carrots, potatoes, and wilted greens made this dish both colorful and tasty. I enjoyed the broth, too, which was a nice complement to the vegetables and replaced the soup that the rest of the table received as the third course. For dessert, there was this puff pastry drizzled with chocolate and dulce de leche (I think... it was hard to tell) that the entire table ate with gusto. Coffee, drinks, and plenty of conversation made this a memorable meal. The total time at the restaurant was 6.5 hours... now where is my badge?

Breakfast there most mornings .... Excellent coffee and homemade tapas plus a mix of Spanlish !!…read more Great !

Friendly service with an English menu, but owners don't speak English. Also felt rushed out. Good…read moreprices, some hits and misses on the food. The bacalao with tomato sauce tasted a bit rubbery but the sauce was pretty good. The eggs Valencia were delicious. Perfectly set yolk with a savory tomato sauce. Meatballs are decent and came with fries. Fries could have been more crispy but went well with the gravy. Croquettes are very good. Perfectly crisp and very flavorful. In general, might come back for a reasonably priced tapas meal with many options.

Awesome food and great service. A bit crowded this Fri night, as one may expect, but worth it being…read moreelbow to elbows at the bar as I enjoyed a great time with my family

Not sure sure what all the hype is about. I was hungry , so I ate the food , but it was nothing but…read moreSALT! I have a feeling that I will need 1 or 2 gallons of water after eating there! i eish I had not eaten because 2 hours later I still feel the heavy salty taste in my mouth