El Poblet was a fantastic experience. The restaurant feels elegant and the staff were very welcoming and attentive. Our waiter explained each course in a clear, friendly way. We tried the tasting menu, and every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. What stood out most was how they used local Valencian flavors and traditions but gave them a modern twist. The wine pairing worked really well too. We tried some unique spanish wines for first time. The pace of the dinner was comfortable, and we never felt rushed. The space itself is calm and stylish, a nice setting for such a special meal. read more

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Looking forward to my Michelin experience! An absolutely amazing and memorable experience! We were apprehensive that we would not be able to get into this restaurant with its wonderful references. Fortunately, perseverance does win! Like most of the city, parking can be tight, the convenient central location of this restaurant allows for easy access in the downtown area. Upon arrival, we were met outside the restaurant at street level for our reservation. We were a little early, but this was no problem for the staff who pleasantly greeted us and quickly seated us. The dining room is very comfortable with table spacing that allows privacy yet enough room for some people watching! We noted private dining is available with appropriate reservations. The decor is a welcoming mix of fine dining and whimsy. We absolutely loved the team of servers who kindly walked us through the menu options, and all the details around each meticulously, extravagantly, and artistically made courses. Our well versed sommelier offered us a wonderful wine pairing with each course; we were provided a card at the end of our meal, that shared all the pairing information. Each dish was so special it's hard to describe. Many of the offerings were new experience for us, and we've tried food all over the world. From start to finish, the amuse bouche offered a specific nod towards environmentally friendly fishing and a finishing drink that included a combination of pine, sherry and citric juices that brought me back to camping days of my youth in the mountains, everything was sheer perfection. I can't say enough about this wonderful restaurant and hope to have the opportunity to come back here again. Highly recommended for anyone who can appreciate the fine art offered in the form of food and attention to detail in every form. read more

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Lovely experience all around! The courses (we went for 11--recommend!) and wines were presented with just the right amount of information to help understand and enhance the tasting. Beautiful mix of simple-yet-perfect courses and more complex, surprising preparations of very local, fresh ingredients. Professional and warm service. I don't usually write reviews but felt compelled to give this dinner a stellar review. So glad we booked it for our finale in Valencia. read more

Wow, what a Michelin-starred restaurant! The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The presentation of the food was incredible, and the taste was amazing - each bite was a surprise! The ambiance was romantic and peaceful. read more

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I'm not a rabbit-eating person. So given that we started from a deficit. The mud-fish , tasted like - well - it had a muddy taste. Lovely ambiance and service but the food didn't do it for me. Also , Valencia has tons of amazing restaurants at a fraction of the cost of this place. read more

Ignore any bad review - this meal was exceptional. I'm not sure how anyone said they left not full - I have a very hearty American appetite- ordered the smaller of the 2 menus and felt delightfully full. The menu was creative, highlighted local techniques and flavors and service was outstanding! Highly recommend the Valencia Giro wine the Sommelier turned me on to. Run don't walk to this gem. read more

Still smiling after dinner at Quique Dacosta Restaurante in Denia, the former "El Poblet" at which a teenage Quique began his culinary career now a Michelin 3* Restaurant that defines "exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey," it was just thirteen hours later that a seat was taken at the new El Poblet in Valencia, itself a Michelin Star recipient as a retrospective look at some of the Chef's classic dishes. Opened in 2012, his eponymous restaurant at that time holding two stars and a Top-40 rating on the "World's 50 Best" list, El Poblet was originally intended to offer guests a refined but laid back experience focused on Chef Dacosta's cuisine without fully committing to a full-tasting, but with more Restaurants opened since to focus on casual plates as well as Tapas the idea has since evolved, the current "Menu Ciutat Vella" a sixteen course experience offered at a cost of €120. Featuring high ceilings, white linens and elegant plating, not exactly the sort of thing that says casual though the camouflaged floral pillar and jovial service certainly help to lighten the mood, it is almost immediately after seating that guests are presented with Food and Beverage menus plus a briny rice-cracker amuse with Mayonnaise described as a Kelp Forest. Playing soft music overhead, diners trickling in over the course of the first hour to fill the space about 3/4 at lunch on a Monday, it was after confirming a lack of allergies or intolerances that the menu officially got underway, the €2.50 Bread Service well worth its cost as a hot loaf of Sourdough was served along with good Olive Oil before delving into "Stages of the Almond" featuring raw and toasted Nuts plus an Ice Cream Bon-Bon made from a distillation of the un-ripened green version. Continuing to show a propensity for playing with textures, a theme frequently seen throughout dinner in Denia the night prior, course two featured crispy Almond 'paper' flavored like Turrón atop tender Clams perfumed by Cumin, the four-part follow-up not dissimilar to the second act at Quique Dacosta Restaurante as it offered flavors of Earth and Sea highlighted by Pea and Curry Ice Cream plus the Pod used as a sort of Taco-shell around Lemon Fish Ceviche. Rounding out Canapés with another trio, the focus prominently on brine with Caviar atop creamy Mozzarella followed by dehydrated Watermelon doing a fairly credible riff on Tuna Belly and a black Tempura Fritter of liquefied Sea Urchin, course 'one' of the menu came almost thirty minutes after taking a seat, the Green Tomato Gazpacho expectedly sour but balanced by a creamy crowd, Meringue clusters and Prawns that were served raw and shockingly sweet. Intentionally going back and forth between sea and land, three plump Oysters intense with Iodine beneath a creamy blanket of Liqueur, Roe and Lettuce served next, course three and four were two of Quique's most famous plates, the Prawns from Denia seen one day prior in an even more elaborate presentation while the Rum & Coke Foie Gras ranks amongst the top five cold preparations of the dish experienced to date. Featuring only line-caught Fish, four thin cuts of lean Tuna Belly lightly seared along the rim of warm White Asparagus Soup with light heat, it was here that the kitchen sent out an alternative form of All I Pebre, the flavors of Onions, Peppers and Garlic here lending themselves to a Swordfish Filet beneath a crispy black net. Stating that "about 15%" of El Poblet's dishes were created at the restaurant, the entirety of that group served close to the meal's start, it was with two rich plates from Quique Dacosta Restaurante's history that savories concluded, the Sweetbreads a very different presentation from the night before that paired the caramelized Thymus with Carrots and Onions while "Rice Ashes" was as much a visual experience as it was a taste to behold as earthy flavors mingled with aged Fowl on the palate. Refreshing the mouth with Truffle-steeped Horchata, a pleasant blend of sweet and savory that also served to bridge diners from entrees to dessert, it was much like Dacosta's "From the Muscat" that sweets started off with a study of Fruit in textures, the Vineyard Peach Snow appearing quite similar to insulation and intensely flavored like over-ripe Fruit while the "Fig Tree" follow-up dialed up the textures even further with sugary shards embedded in creamy Mousse. Taking a Double Espresso with Mignardises, the price included in the menu and very necessary prior to a 3.5 hour drive up the coast to Barcelona, it was with Thanks from the Chef de Cuisine that seven tiny treats were enjoyed, the Chocolates particularly memorable as was the rounded Cake described as a Financier that rested in Apricot Preserves. read more

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Had a great night here on our first trip to Valencia. Food was unusual but delicious. My wife and I went for the Menu Paisatages Transformats. This comprised som of the Chef's classics such as Pétalos de rosa and Cubalibre de foie. Service very good and good value for money. VISIT read more

El Poblet - From a lovely night at the El Poblet - The menus and a selection of the dishes we had - Spanish Near Me - Valencia, V

We read about this restaurant in the book "Where Chefs Eat" as a place worthy of a trip. We made a reservation and upon arrival learned that they also have a Michelin star. I am not going to describe every single dish we got during our 8 Historic dinner course, but I will share with you my experience. Get a wine tasting - it's a must! Sommelier did fantastic job and you will experience the region through the oak aged liquid gold. The presentation is outstanding. Some dishes looked like a pebble served among real stones. Some were disguised as a rose petals in the heart of the rose. The flavors and the texture were paired up miraculously and creatively. This restaurant absolutely worth a trip! We loved it and after we were done we got a recommendation from a staff to visit the Down in the Market Colon for a gin cocktail. Which was also an amazing destination. For €300 with tip, wine pairing and 8 course meal for 2 people I think this place offers fantastic value and will take you on the culinary journey that is worth a trip read more

I've wanted to go to El Poblet since 2008 when I learned about it through the great Spanish cooking ambassador Jose Andres. That was when it was in Denia, an hour south. Recently, El Poblet became Restaurante Quique Dacosta after it's much lauded chef's namesake. Then he opened a tapas bar and a noveau more casual eatery called Vuelve Carolina. In the latter's upstairs space is the new El Poblet. Vuelve carrying much success in the town center and not having to take the hour drive south, Quique Dacosta has re-opened to look into his past cuisine and also present a place that doesnt require the 3 Michelin star onus. Dishes like the Cuba Libre Foie Gras, Suquet de pescadoes de roca, and Gambas rojas can be had either a la carte or in small tasting menus. It's an interesting retrospective look from one of the most creative chefs in Spain without having to break the bank at his flagship venue. read more

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The strongest impression I had from El Poblet was one of artifice. The grass outside was astroturf, some of the somewhat intricate artwork inside was made of plastic, food that look like a leaf was made of toasted rice. El Poblet is a fun place to eat. The quality is probably not on par with other restaurants of the same price point, but it isn't far behind. The most enjoyable dish for me had four components: a real rose filled with petals of beet (I think), a gin and tonic, parmesan rocks (amidst real rocks) and a "living garden" if I remember correctly. Fun and tasty. read more

This restaurant serves the greatest hits from Quique Dacosta's 3 Michelin star restaurant. It's about half the price of eating at the 3 star and a terrific value. Great wine list. Great service. Pretty casual and fun. Highly recommended. read more

Really impressive meal. The entire meal relayed a story of Valencia. The staff was excellent and welcoming. I felt as though they were hosting me in their house. Food was delicious. Wine pairing was even better. Highly recommend and they deserve another Michelin star. read more

We were warmly welcomed by delightful staff and then gently escorted through the degustation we had chosen. The presentation was outstanding, the food inventive and mostly delicious. My husband enjoyed everything. There were a couple of dishes I personally did not love but that was down to my taste. We had paired wines and our maitre d was extremely knowledgable and charming in her explanations. All in all it was a delightful and relaxing evening. read more