Paella! Our group of four was so excited to try paella here in Valencia because (1) none of us had…read moreeaten it before, and (2) what better place to try it than at in Valencia, its birthplace? I'm glad to have gotten it out of the way because I don't see myself eating it again for a very long time. It's not that the food was bad, but it's a lot. We shared the seafood paella and the traditional paella. I mostly had the seafood paella but I did try a few bites of the traditional one with rabbit and escargot. The seafood was fresh, and there was a healthy amount of prawns and squid. If you're not really into seafood or can't stand too much of the aroma or essence of seafood, do NOT get it because it is strong. After a while I got sick of the seafood flavor, which isn't a knock on the food, but a lesson that paella simply needs to be complemented with other foods. The traditional paella was quite good as well, and neither had rice that was too burnt (which I liked). I also didn't think the escargot and rabbit were particularly special. Again, portions were tremendous and I think we all left very, very full. Keep in mind that you need at least two people ordering paella in order to get it. It runs at about 18€ per person for any paella, which isn't on the low end, but you do get filled up since it's all rice.

This restaurant is nice and has a very professional atmosphere. They serve very good Valenciana…read morepallea. My family tried the Valenciana and the Seafood, my favorite being the seafood. They are served family style which I do particularly enjoy. It is a little expensive but the food is good and it is in a convenient location. There wine selection is also pretty good in my opinion, I do know they have some local options.

After some online research, we made reservations here to try some classic Paella Valencia. The…read morewebsite recommends to provide at least a day notice for that specific paella - since it has rabbit in it I'm guessing the restaurant needs time to prepare the ingredients. The waiter was very nice, helpful, and spoke enough English to accommodate us. We ordered a bottle of red that was local to the region and recommended to pair well with the paella. It was so good. For food we started with foie gras (had to try it at least once but probably won't get again) and then split the Valencia and Seafood paella between 4 people. The foie gras was really good. The paellas were both good but not quite as good as expected. The Valencia one was very salty. The next day on the trip we did a paella cooking class and made a Valencia Paella and the seasoning was much better. So I'm not sure if the saltiness is normal for Raco del Turia or if we just got a fluke. The seafood paella was delicious and not as salty. Portion wise, 2 paellas was more than enough for 4 people but we did finish everything. I can't say if this was touristy or not. Another place that came up was La Pepica and that seemed to be way more touristy based on reviews and the location on the beach.

Disappointing. No socarrat in my paella! This is the most…read moreimportant part of paella. They fill the pan with cuttlefish which is tasteless. Just not a special paella. Lo siento. Do not recommend.

Came here for a late lunch with some friends from USA and others from València. It was great all…read morethe appetizers, octopus, artichokes, mussels, olives and the warm bread they even got me butter hahahaha. After for the main dish we ordered two paellas one of duck and the other seafood absolutely splendid. The service was very good. Ah and don't forget the red wine tried three different bottles. Salud.

5* for on-point service, atmosphere of a dressier restaurant…read more3* for Paella Valenciana Canela came recommended by a local tour guide, so I was excited to check it out for my only dine-in paella experience in Valencia. I sat upstairs, overlooking the front of the restaurant. Canela has a nice ambiance of a white table cloth/wine glasses on table setting. Female server was very on-point, pleasant. A small "tapa" of hummus on top of small tostadas were provided after ordering which was nice. I saw that other tables were offered shots of some liquor as an digestif, but perhaps that were for people with larger orders? Since we just came here for the paella, that's what we just ordered. I believe it also came with bread. Paella did take some time to roll out, which is understandable, ~20mins. I'm not sure if the dish was soo overhyped, but I found Canela's version too salty. I expected it to have more of a saffron taste, but it was more salt/rosemary. Looked well-presented though! Overall, I cannot recommend the paella here, as it wouldn't be something that I'd order again. However, it seemed as though it was a popular dish to order since all the locals, in surrounding tables, had it for lunch.

One of the best small restaurants I've ever been too. Food was from the heart and the service made…read moreus feel like family. Take on whatever they bring out. A real 5 star experience.

Food was good, but service was subpar. Manager ruined our meal. In a full restaurant, our party of…read more6 was told that we were being too loud. It made for a very uncomfortable night. This is a restaurant with 15 tables. We occupied 2 and weren't creating any more noise than the other guests. Even as we completely stopped talking, the space remained loud. We could hear the conversations of people all around us. Just an unfortunate experience. We've never had that happen at any other restaurant. If you're going to request a table to keep their noise level down, then it should be done for others as well. Good food. Manager not so much.

An amazing bar-seating restaurant by the Michelin 2-star chef, Richard Camarena, located in the…read moremiddle of the Centro Mercat (indoor food and crafts marketing) of Valencia. I had a wonderful pork tenderloin sandwich (think cheesesteak), sardine with queso and a iberico croquette. A perfect amount for a nice, filling lunch. Service is good and it's a bustling marketplace so there's a great vibe. You may have to wait in line for a table (I don't think they take reservations) but it's worth it.

Yummy sandwiches and lunch food for a reasonable price!…read more You will be seated at a bar, so there is less room to move around. The tuna sandwich was delicious! The filling is light and flavorful; the amount of filling is not skimped on either. The bread is thick and fluffy on the inside, and harder on the outside. The oysters are a bit bland, but more or less fresh. They are sizeable (on the larger end), but the texture is not quite supple. The cappuccinos are delicious! Light, airy, and flavorful. Overall, I would love to return!

Excellent restaurant near a great shopping area and park. It wasn't busy at all the night we went,…read morethe service was excellent! I love when multiple people work together to take care of tables. The food was exceptional. I had the fish with mashed potatoes, it was perfectly braised and condimented.

Very mediocre restaurant with young, nice but very inexperienced staff. No one was in charge…read more Squid and scallops were under seasoned and overdone. Tourists are segregated from locals even with advanced reservations. Seated in front rather than deeper in with nicer ambience. Good paella though

My wife and I enjoyed our visit for an early dinner at Bar Almudin. We started with the Patatas…read moreBravas which were soft and savory with a lightly crisp outside and topped with a creamy and lightly spicy mayo-like sauce. Next we had the Tres Reinas (Sardinas, Anchoas Y Boquerones). These olive oil marinated fish fillets were my favorite dish of the dinner: nicely tender, flavorful and addictive. We finished with the Paella de Marisco. This paella was delicious and filled with savory rice and fresh briny seafood including large shrimps, mussels, and squids.

Everything here is outstanding... the paella and the fideou and don't forget the horchata flan!!!…read moreFor the past 4 years every time I go to Valencia I have to go eat there.... Best food and service is outstanding!!!

The BEST Sangria in all of Valencia plus the added bonus of an amazing server named Danna!…read more Patio is wonderful with an amazing view of the Cathedral. We come here weekly and always served with a smile!! Enjoy!!

I've been here twice now and it's one of my favorite places in Valencia. I met the owner on our…read morefirst night here and he kept checking on us and making sure we were getting the best bite of Spanish food. The agua de Valencia is delicious. It tastes similar to a mimosa, but with fresh squeezed, naturally sweetened orange juice! We tried the calamari, tomato toast, tuna, ribs, and our favorite - the potato, ham, onion, and eggs. It tasted different than anything I've had before. Worth the money and I'm already looking forward to going back!