We were looking for a place with authentic Paella, and we found it! I ordered the Seafood Paella, so much fresh, delicious seafood. There is a minimum of 2 persons to order, but my husband wanted the steak- so I ordered 2 portions for myself and will enjoy if for lunch for the next few days! The service was outstanding, even though the restaurant was packed. Our waiter recommended a nice bottle of wine, and we had the salmon croquettes (amazing!) while we waited for the paella (it does take 30 minutes, but that's how you know it's the real deal!) It is a beautiful restaurant with old photos of Valencia, beautiful ceramic dishes, and stained glass decor. The prices were very reasonable. This is exactly what this Florida girl was looking for! read more

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Hiding in a side street Downtown Valencia, you will find this restaurant where their specialty varies. You can have all the paellas you want, but the secret is el Arroz Al Horno with morcilla y costillas. Wow. The tomato salad, the prelude to our rice, was amazing! Service was a little unprepared because we were first to get there. But they did great. We were treated wonderfully and courteously! I wouldn't care to repeat the dessert. It felt more like baby food, but other than that, the food was amazing! The restaurant was quaint and clean. Pictures attached. read more

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Hidden gem! Their daily menu was really good. I recommend the tuna salad starter and the pork cheek main. One issue was service because they took a weirdly long time to seat us and give us our orders even when they had plenty of open tables and few patrons, but it wasn't too big a deal because the food was great when it did arrive. read more

El Forcat - Exterior - Mediterranean Near Me - Valencia, V

Riquísimo lugar para almorzar, menu del día muchos platos para escoger, incluyendo la famosa paella típica valenciana. Servicio 5 estrellas, un ambiente familiar con musica suave. Servicio merecen 5 estrellas. read more

My tour guide recommended El Forcat for paella. The restaurant is in a quaint building near one of the old gates of Valencia in the old town. I had the Menu del Dia, which included a paella. I thought the food was good...nothing outstanding but not bad. They have several large paellas out in front of the dining room entrance so guests can visualize the food. Service was quick and attentive. read more

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The atmosphere is that of an old-time Spanish restaurant, and the service is impeccable. We had the menu with a simple fish soup, delicious paella Valenciana, and a superb flan. The Valencian house wine was excellent and fresh. I will definitely return next time I visit the city! read more

Our local tour guide recommended El Forcat for some of the best paella in Valencia. Valencia supposedly has the best paella due to their high quality rice, which grows well in this humid part of Spain. We ate a heavy lunch at 1pm using their set menu. Outstanding food and friendly service - 5 stars! For 15€ a person, you can pick up to four different apps, an entree, beverage, coffee/tea, and dessert. Pretty good deal since portions are huge and quality excellent. For appetizers we ordered chicken skewers, shrimp skewers, roasted red peppers and cod and ham, and fried baby squid. All great - with the chicken being our favorite since it was grilled perfectly and so juicy. For the entree we got the Paella A Banda which is where the rice is cooked with fish broth and layered with squid, cuttlefish, and shrimp. We were tempted to get Paella Valencia but the wife was hesitant since it had rabbit in it. Anyways, the A Banda was perfect for seafood lovers like us. Desserts included a cold cinnamon creme brulee (excellent) and this giant white melon wedge that was sweet and juicy. Using Google, its called a Santa Claus melon in Spain. Coffee was served in a small cup and thus was closer to an espresso - very strong and perfect way to end the meal. read more

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I had 4 meals in Valencia and this is the best so far. The swordfish is perfectly done and the texture on the fish is amazing - not hard at all, yet cooked well. The best part is the paella - it's just so much better than 2 other restaurants I've eaten in - I suspect that they have baked the fat from the shellfish and squids into the rice, and that's why it taste so good. read more

El Forcat - Mediterranean Near Me - Valencia, V

We decided to eat here after having seen the trip advisor certificate of excellence 2017; absolutely true! We had a piece of tanderloin, soft as butter that melts in the mouth (amazing) and a menu with Valencian paella and sirloin, very good too. Another merit was the service, we arrive some minutes before 23 but nobody treat us as they were in a rush, always kind. If you are looking for a great restaurant, with attention on every dish for a medium price, this has to be absolutely your choice!! read more

El Forcat - Mediterranean Near Me - Valencia, V

I saw El Forcat on Trip Adviser so I decided to give it a try with two of my friends. We found it pretty easily in Valencia. However, when we got there at 7:30 pm we realized it didn't open until 8:30 pm. So we waited and were the first table seated around 8:45. We each chose the "Menu del dia" and it was fabulous for the price. It was 12€ each and the paella was fantastic and filling. I had the seafood paella and my two other friends had the Valencia paella with chicken. I also had the sirloin steak. The atmosphere was very authentic and we were surrounded my locals. I would recommend this place for some authentic paella at a great price. read more

El Forcat - Seafood Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Valencia, V

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