If you're looking for authentic Valencian tapas in Barrio El Carmen, then head over to Bar La…read morePilareta. Serving locals and visitors alike since 1917, they are known for their Clochinas (Valencian Mussels). Definitely a must try! The bar will be busy starting at 21:00, but just step inside to see if there is a vacant table. We got lucky and the waiter came over and got our drink order right away. If you want to beat the crowd, you can head over at 20:00. Recommendations: 1) Toasts: Rebana pan con Tomate 2) Tapas: Patatas Bravas, Calamares, Clochinas 3) Sandwiches: Lomo con Queso

Great food. Great…read morewine. Potatoes bravos. Very hospitable. Got some English in. Relaxing.

Amazing molecular preparations of traditional tapas dishes. A real treat. Every dish is a…read morecombination of expected and unexpected taste. But the quality comes through and the dishes are never gimmicky.

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

The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambiance was great. We were recommended…read moreto come here from a local that told us to skip on the tourist traps and to go to Sagardi in Valencia where we can have authentic Spanish cuisine. So we went there and had tapas and sangrias. The fresh tapas come out like every 5-6 minutes the servers will walk the fresh plate to every table and put what ever was left on the bar counter where the other tapas are. So pretty much you sit where you want or ask a server to be polite, then you sit order drinks and if you want the tapas from the bar - they are self serve or as I mentioned the fresh from the kitchen warm tapas will come from the kitchen and a server will come to your table and offer them. You will be charged by how many food picks or spoons are on your table and that's it. It's super easy and quick. Our parties favorites were the burger tapa, the croquetas, and the chorizo tapa. Personally I also really enjoyed the sausage tapa, pizza tapa and the anchovies tapa. Ask the waiter behind the counter for any recommendations. The bacon wrapped croqueta tapa was delicious too I didn't take a photo because I immediately ate it!! They have clean rest rooms. The only thing is the door to get to the restrooms is a little heavy so if you are with elderly or have a disability ask a server to help you. Other than that good music played, and it was a cool environment. Enjoy!

We have been to this restaurant in the past and wanted to go back, as we had previously enjoyed it…read more We ordered 2 glasses of red wine. We have lived in Valencia for 10 years and this was the worst pour we have ever gotten. It was a like a half of a glass of wine. Then, when we got the bill, we discovered that we had been given the most expensive red wine by the glass on the menu. So basically we paid 7,50€ a glass for 2 half glasses of wine. I would not recommend this restaurant at all. It is totally touristy these days and the wine is a rip off. The pinchos were okay though. There are many other great choices for tapas in Valencia. We will not be back.

Out of Country Review - Spain…read more Had lunch at El Tostadero on Tuesday afternoon. A spot filled with local workers, they have lots of cheap and delicious sandwich options. Definitely worth a quick stop for visitors to the city. Quality: We went with house special a Fried Cuttlefish Sandwich, and it was incredible. The texture was great, browned to perfection and just a little bit of spring to the fish. Pair it with a couple cold beers and you would struggle to find a better lunch. Quantity: Massive portions. Value: Very cheap. Ambiance: El Tostadero is a locals spot in Valencia. The casual shop has a wrap around bar for seating, with food options on display in front of you. They also have a few tables outside. Inside prepare to watch yourself eat and drink in a mirror with music blasting as the workers constantly push out more sandwiches. Crowd: A few regulars, constant take-out. Service: Fast.

The best bocadillo in all of Valencia, maybe all of Spain. Their calamari sandwich is my favorite…read moresandwich in the whole world. Whenever I come to Valencia, it's the first thing I eat. Their tortilla de patatas sandwich is also very good. The place is ran by the same few men who have been working their forever. I also would eat glass covered in their garlic aioli.

We are in Moraira out of peak-season and were turned away from a different restaurant earlier…read morebecause they'd not ordered any ingredients... so this charming little restaurant was a real find. Tucked away amongst the samey seafood restaurants on the seafront, this intimate traditional Spanish restaurant serves a comprehensive selection of tapas, washed down with local charm and incredibly friendly service. We were served by David, who was very patient with us trying out our very limited Spanish vocab skills. He was constantly smiling and didn't seem to resent speaking to us in English. We ordered a variety of tapas between 4 of us, including flavoursome anchovies, super-fresh calamari, a local octopus stew and some very brave patatas bravas! We particularly enjoyed the albondigas (scrumptious meatballs) and the capresi salad, ordering two portions of each. A very filling meal for 4 including a bottle of cava and some sparkling water came to €96 without service charge and we were very happy to tip. We'd go back again, no doubt

I called to make a reservation because I fancied the location of the restaurant. The service was…read moreone of the best I've ever experienced (I'm only 17 years old though), with really attentive waiters and good manners. The food was nothing extraordinary but tasty as can be. I had some tapas, which were all seasoned amazingly. As a main dish I shared a seafood platter, again really tasty and of good quality. They gave us little refreshers through meals that were on the house, such as shots of gazpacho and mango sorbet and liquor for the grownups at the end of our dining. 10/10, would recommend.

I didn't make reservations, so I arrived before 7pm and was seated immediately indoors by the…read morewindow. I was recommended the sardines to start -- lightly fried fillets served over a bed of crunchy patatas, peppers, and delicate petals. Beautifully plated and absolutely delicious, it was the perfect portion since I was also planning to order paella. Masusa offers both personal-sized and larger paellas, which was ideal as a solo traveler. Co-owner Ana recommended the black rice paella with fish, calamari, and monkfish cooked in squid ink. It was flavorful and even better with their special garlic sauce. The couple seated next to me ordered the Paella Russafa -- a spicy red seafood paella -- and kindly shared a taste. Delicioso! I'm so happy I had the opportunity to dine at Masusa. Many thanks to the owners, Ana y su hermana, for creating such a warm and homey restaurant experience.

Part of my Spanish tour included a one night stay in Valencia. Luckily our hotel was close to some…read morerestaurants and we came across this paella restaurant that our tour guide suggested as previous guests enjoyed the food. The paella is served in 2 person portions since we were 3 we had to order either 1 pan or 2 pans. We ended up getting 2 pans. The food did take alot of time to prepare as they are made fresh to order. We order black squid ink paella and the seafood paella. The black paella was really good and taste was on point. The seafood paella was too salty and we had to drink alot of water after our meal. We did encounter an issue with our order they brought some croquettes and hot peppers to our table. We did not order them and asked them to take it away. Overall the meal was good but if I had a chance to redo it I should have tried the duck paella or the Valencia paella (rabbit and chicken). Thank you for the memorable meal and we were able to dine on the heated patio with some fellow guests on our tour.