The tapas were just wonderful. It was a super busy day because of the holidays, but the owner took time to serve us and helped us have a lovely afternoon. Will return. read more

El Pederniz - dessert wine and truffle with coffee - Mediterranean Near Me - Valencia, V

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Host/server was attentive and offered recommendations based on our food likes. They had a large group reservation but still made room for us. The food was among the best I had during my 2 week stay in Valencia. Highly recommend read more

Excellent service & tasty food!!!!! Cute little restaurant with good food and attentive service. Came here for lunch and had a great experience. Yummy ganbones al ajillo, sepia fressca, & fabada asturiana. There's outdoor seating too if you like!!!! read more

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This was one of the best I had the chance of finding in Spain, you literally have to stop here. As a necessity in Spain, you have to order the Jamon Iberia and Sangria, both of which are amazing here. But they have even more amazing dishes like their grilled baby squid and especially the prawns in olive oil, you won't be disappointed. The owner was nice, he came to our table with every dish and showed us how to eat it, and he is also a sport medicine physician so I think he knows this stuff is good for you! read more

El Pederniz - Mediterranean Near Me - Valencia, V

A review in English: My family recently dined here and had a wonderful experience. We were served by the owner who was gracious and passionate about his restaurant. He even advised to order a bottle of wine to reduce the price. The food served was very good. Each plate: Baby squid, three mushroom with eggs, Galician octopus, and paella had excellent quality and flavor. We were treated like close friends of the family and left with a warm feeling in our hearts and stomachs. I look forward to my next visit with anticipation and excitement. Una reseña en Castillon: Mi familia cenó recientemente aquí y tuvo una experiencia maravillosa. Fuimos atendidos por el dueño que fue amable y apasionado por su restaurante. Incluso aconsejó pedir una botella de vino para reducir el precio. La comida que se servía era muy buena. Cada plato: Chipirones, tres setas con huevo, pulpo a la gallega y paella de excelente calidad y sabor. Nos trataron como amigos cercanos de la familia y nos fuimos con un sentimiento cálido en nuestros corazones y estómagos. Espero mi próxima visita con anticipación y entusiasmo. read more

Close to the Joaquin train station in Valencia, you'll find a unique little restaurant called El Pederniz, specializing in Mediterranean tapas and fresh seafood from northern Spain. El Pederniz has their own wine cellar, which houses approximately one hundred different types of wine, both regional and foreign, as well as a variety of whiskey and gin. This is one restaurant that really raises the bar as far as hospitality goes, as the staff is professional and accommodating, speaking five different languages and operating for large groups any day of the week. I met up with a good friend at El Pederniz for lunch, and we were immediately impressed with the restaurant's atmosphere. We were instantly welcomed, which made a great first impression to see smiling, friendly faces. The restaurant's design takes inspiration from the wine cellar, with earthy, natural hues and antique wine crates and vintage labels as decorations. The brick walls highlight by curtains, and the shades of chocolate, sienna, and cream are relaxing. We ordered croquettes to start, and they were some of the best I've ever had. Made from prawn, spinach, rice, and sausage, they were fried to just the right crispiness. We also shared fresh grilled baby squid, which had been charred on the grill just long enough. Opting for something completely different, we tried morteruelo, which is a pate-like stew of different game, including partridge quail, wild rabbit, wild chicken, acorn ham, and foie mixed with breadcrumbs, olive oil and spices. Our next tapas was onions stuffed with tuna in cider and tomato sauce. Perfect balance of acidity and freshness, with just the right amount of sweetness from the onions. I loved the warm legume dish of cooked white beans with sausage stew. It was spicy and creamy, and hit the spot on a cooler afternoon. This is pure comfort food, Spanish style. My friend kept commenting on how delicious the seafood paella was, and said she'd come back just for that alone. Dessert was a Manchego cheese flan, the great international dessert with a Spanish twist, and it lived up to its reputation! read more

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El Perderniz is located in a bit dodgy neighbourhood and the décor of the restaurant is nothing special. But the kindness of the owner makes up for that, you immediately are greeted by the owner who speaks many languages. Also the menu is in different languages (even Dutch). The owner is very kind advising on the menu. Although he told us that 3 dishes might not be enough, we chose a 4th which was actually to much for us. They have a lot of different wines, but if you just want a glass there is no choice, just the house wine. The menu is very big, all Spanish food. The food did not match up my estimation, my expectations were high. We had: grilled scallops which were very fresh and good, Croquets good, morteruelo a very typical dish from Cuenca, we had half a portion and it was more than enough. By this time we had enough, we could have had dessert, but we there was still 1 plate coming which should not have ordered. The stuffed Quail is the specialty of the house, that´s why we ordered it. The quail was nice but it was not stuffed, there was a huge layer of foie on top of it, too heavy for us (see picture) This dish might have been nice on a cold winter day, but not on a sunny 35 degrees day. The owner invited us to have a digestive, orujo de hierbas from Galicia. The restaurant does not belong in the top best restaurants from Valencia, but it has it´s charm and it is worth a visit. Hope that they will improve the presentation of the dishes. read more

El Pederniz - cordorniz rellena de foie - Mediterranean Near Me - Valencia, V

If you have on meal in Valencia, there's nowhere else you should eat. Incredible food. Fresh. Creative. Delicious. Generous portions. Beautiful service. What a place! read more

WOW!! a must visit if you are in Valencia. My wife and I stopped in for cool beverage at noon and came back for dinner. We split everything; a nice variety of tapas, salad, large prawns arrived in still boiling, garlic olive oil. The wait-staff spoke minimal English so they kindly pulled in Owner Chef Juan, to help us through the menu selection. He promised no surprises and we would love everything! Our 'to die for' item of the evening was the prawns in garlic olive. We made a promise to stop in again and suggested my son host his company dinner, he brought in 18 people to work in Valencia for 3 weeks. Report from them was they loved it too as Juan was most helpful in guiding him through menu selection for his group. ps; we found this place in a write up in Lonely Planet, but I give stronger suggestion to seek out this place-yes it is outside of general market area, but is only a few blocks from our favorite breakfast cafe - and 2 blocks from the air b b apartments we rented. read more

The owner was amazing, and made us feel comfortable. The food was amazing, super friendly and everything was perfect. My friends and I came from NYC and tried many restaurants in Valencia , but this one restaurant was hands down the best. The owner of the restaurant took time to throughly explain everything and it was evident that he loves his restaurant. Truly a hidden gem in Valencia, and a must go to spot. read more

When in Valencia please take the time to find this place off the touristy path. Trip Advisor has this restaurant 4+ Excellent. The owner Fuad took extra time to share the menu, pair wines, provided a reco, and even ended our night sharing a tour map with reco'ed sites and other restaurants to try. NOW THE FOOD... All plates were large portion tapas for the four of us to share. First was seared scallops served in olive oil with garlic, lemon and parsley. Second was red sausage served with fries and topped with fried eggs... Wow. Third was quail served with duck foie gras in a grape sauce... Spectacular. Fourth was a steak cooked to perfection that cut like butter. Lastly for my sons 18th birthday he provided a multi layer chocolate cake that was large enough for all 4 of us. Yes...There's more... Fuad is a doctor by day, restauranteur by night, speaks six languages and is a rugby fan. Name another restaurant that has been that great and I'll go there as well.... ENJOY read more

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El Pederniz is a local favourite and having now gone there as tourists, we understood why. The food was very authentic, delicious and reasonably priced. But even more striking was the incredible customer service experienced by the owner himself and his team. He interacted with every single customer and ensured that they were satisfied with their dining experience. He sat down with us for an extended period and we chatted about life. Go there, you won't be disappointed! read more

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of having dinner at El Pederniz last night, and it was by far the best meal we've had in Valencia. The atmosphere was pleasant and we loved seeing the old photos of the city. The owner was extremely welcoming, and provided numerous recommendations (TIP: Listen to the man! His recommended dishes were fantastic and the wine pairing he suggested paired perfectly with our meal). We only ordered a few tapas (mainly due to our American mistake of having a small meal around our usual 6 PM dinner time), but they were all superb. The gazpacho was bold and flavorful. The red peppers filled with mushrooms and black truffle were excellent. And the quail stuffed with foie and grape sauce was decadent. To top it off we had slices of chocolate cake and cheesecake with toffee (which we were informed are homemade by the owners wife...PS you should order dessert or else the owner sleeps on the couch). The desserts were amazing and were a well deserved finale to an excellent meal. If you are looking for a welcoming and delicious meal, definitely stop by El Pederniz. It is certainly a meal my girlfriend and I will remember for a long long time. read more

Amazing food and even better service. The owner is a doctor but his passion is clearly food. Had fresh tuna, sardines, prawns and calamares, all cooked beautifully. Will certainly return. read more