El Encuentro is a stone's throw away from the Plaça de l'Ajuntament (the main square in Old Town…read morethat is now closed to traffic for pedestrians.) Don't judge it from the simple exterior. It's more of a traditional restaurant with some variations from a standard menu you'll find across Valencia that cater to tourists. We began with the meatballs (a must). I had the beef tail, which was one of the most delicious oxtail stews I've ever had. Full of depth and flavor, the oxtail sits in a delectable gravy which you'll be able to sop up with some bread. My other half had the veal sirloin, but it was a bit too gamey for him. Reservations are highly recommended. Keep in mind that many places in Spain close after lunch and reopen for dinner around 8pm, so make that reservation earlier in the day if you plan on having dinner. The food and service here were wonderful. Well worth a visit. Takes cards and cash.

Spent a very pleasant evening here enjoying good wine and well-presented food options. Weather was…read moreperfect for taking advantage of the ample patio space that lets you watchthe world go by. Had the bacalao basque style and it was excellent. Good wine list where we chose the Matarromera from Ribera del Duero (always excellent). Friendly service.

We love this restaurant. Unique combination of hospitality, style, fun, and delicious cuisine.read more

From the owner: Restaurante, bar y tienda para inquietos y curiosos. Cocina sorprendente, divertida y diferente…read more Propuestas sugerentes y presentaciones originales en un ambiente desenfadado y de diseño atractivo y acogedor. Bodega poco habitual y una carta de cervezas con más de cincuenta referencias y ocho grifos.

Wonderful food, even better service. Love the ambiance, open air, by the beach. The sangria is THE…read moreBEST.

I love this little beach bar on the rocky beach almadrava in Els POblets. They have outdoor seating…read moreto enjoy a drink and the beach.

food very ordinary, yet overpriced. poor service. the only nice thing was a decor. but not planning…read moreon going back....

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We started with a complimentary fermented apple cider beverage that paired really well with the…read moretapas. Each one was better than the next. Their sour dough bread is allowed to rise for 48 hours. All by itself, it was delicious but topped with all the toppings - oh YUM! We also ordered the grilled razor clams, suckling pig, a refreshing salad and without a doubt the best anchovies I've ever had. The texture was not like your typical anchovies. They were super fresh and kind of meaty served with lots of fresh olive oil. We finished the meal off with one of the top best steaks I've ever had. Grilled to perfection and seasoned with just course salt and a dash of pepper. It melted in your mouth. The staff was adorable. Our sweet waitress brought us an after dinner drink as a gift from her. It was similar to an Ouzo type taste but better.

Dinner at ORIO València was a highlight of our trip to Spain, and one of the best meals I've…read moreexperienced. We had their tasting menu, which included exceptional calamari, easily the best mussels I've ever eaten, and a steak cooked to absolute perfection. Luis and Maria went out of their way to make this an unforgettable evening for us, and getting to see the Islamic dynasty era wall under the restaurant afterwards was amazing

Atenea is a local coffee shop/bar/pizza spot. I stumbled upon it wandering around the city. It had…read morea mix of patrons at night... people working on their laptops, families dining, and a couple of tourists (that was me!) showing my remarkable ability to forget every word in Spanish. The service was fantastic. The man working there was very nice. Despite his (unnecessary) apologies for about his English skills, he got us everything we wanted and kindly. I saw that he was great with other customers, including kids, too. He gave the place a great vibe. The food was pretty solid, too. The pizza was tasty and had a perfect crust. They had several beers on tap. And the after dinner coffee wasn't bad, either. And, at least compared to the places closer to tourist havens, the prices were pretty reasonable. I left pretty happy that Atenea was the place I happened upon when I was getting hungry. It seems like a great place for a lot.

There's a host at the ground-floor entrance who judges your outfit before deciding whether to let…read moreyou in. But once you get upstairs, you'll see people wearing shorts and caps, which makes the dress code seem a little inconsistent. If you don't have a table reservation, they'll still let you go up for a drink, but they charge $10 per person. They first served us a warm, flat glass of cava, so I ended up ordering a bottle just to make sure the cava itself wasn't actually that bad. Once you're inside, though, the service is good and the food is enjoyable.