Kind staff and great food. I cannot speak Spanish and the staff doesn't speak English, but he tried…read morevery hard to understand my demands, and as a result, the food I chose was very satisfactory (I ordered baby calamari , Paella Valencia, and a glass of sangria). FYI, for Korean, it's a little bit salty, so you may want to tell the staff about saltiness.

I have never been treated so disrespectfully in a restaurant before in my entire life -- and I'm…read morevery understanding of service having worked in the service industry myself. The owner was a complete and utter asshole. The only reason that I didn't completely go off on him for the way that he was treating my students was because I was in complete disbelief and don't speak Spanish fluently enough to do my response justice. I wanted to cancel our orders immediately - but he could not be found to do so. No food is worth the way that my group was treated. I can't believe this restaurant has such high reviews especially with so many other options near by. I WOULD NEVER RETURN TO THIS RESTAURANT AGAIN. Honestly the WORST experience that I've ever had -- I would give a restaurant that gave me food poisoning a higher rating than this place. It's only ONE star because I can't give it ZERO stars.

This is a real gem! Completely renovated from the time of many past reviews into a high-class…read moreestablishment. It offers traditional service that was once the normal experience of Spanish restaurants but now becoming a relic of the distant past. We came across this accidentally searching Yelp but with long outdated information hence we were both surprised and enthralled by the service, quality of both food & wine and the ambiance that we rebooked to visit two days later. Fresh perfectly cooked seafood on both occasions. Great starters .....Alcachofas with Iberico Jamon and Baked or grilled (?) Asparagus, Fish: Rodaballo & Lubina Espalda. Reservations essential! We were staying nearby so it was just a 10 minute walk. On our next visit to Valencia we will make a point of returning.

Great vegetable paella, really nice vibe and we were not rushed. Must go back next time we're in…read moretown.

Food is amazing if you like seafood. On weekends you will need a reservation. Helpful if you know…read moresome Spanish. 2 blocks away from Maravillosa beach. Best seafood we had all week.

I was skeptical of all restaurants on Yelp for places in Valencia since there are so few reviews on…read moreany but this is a great find. My daughter and I had four dishes, bread, water and a 0.5L of Amstel for @45 Euros. Loved it! The atmosphere was a bit like a hall cafeteria but only in the best of ways. It was kind of like - get you napkins ready, we are about to serve you some seafood. You order with a menu like going to a sushi place. They give you a translation menu so that you know what you are ordering and give you plenty of time to make your selections. We have the octopus salad and it was amazing. The garlic shrimp were... okay. I little over cooked honestly. But the mussels were super tender with amazingly light flavored broth and the fried squid was very well cooked. I was very pleased with our meal!

I was in the city center of Valencia 6 years ago, there were some authentic spots to eat from, now…read moreit is a tourist trap. Refugio was highly recommended, we decided to give it a try. The decor is very simple, I like the concrete and steal floor, the glass and steal door, it is a great size, if you seat in the front, you will have a great view of the kitchen. The staffs are not eye candy, but very nice, friendly and easy to chat with. The lights: a bit bright but considering there is the kitchen, it makes sense. Mood: No romantic, but fun Food: excellent The toilets: clean, only one was working that night. The skinny: if you sit in the front room, you are more likely to hear the annoying American accent (my accent) If it is a busy night, the opening of the door can be a drag You need to reserve (it is a fantastic restaurant. It gets fill up quickly.) Would I recommend: the truth is no, I would love to keep it a secret if I live in Valencia, I would only allow people who love good cuisine in.

We ate here at lunchtime of the set menu and the food was excellent…read more Starters- sardine empanada Chicken empanada and guacamole Main - beef in rice (similar to risotto) Desert - lemon pie & lime sorbet Everything was balanced and full of flavour and the service was excellent ! I would highly recommend trying this restaurant.

This place is really out of the way. It is at least 30-40 mins car ride…read more I am not sure if it was worth the trip since we only had a few hours to roam around Valencia before heading back to Madrid. So plan accordingly. We ordered the chicken/ rabbit paella and seafood paella both were very flavorful. We also ordered the tuna belly and fried anchovies which were delicious. Very good service as well

Wow, it's been quite a while since this restaurant has gotten a yelp review. I get it, it is out of…read morethe way from Valencia, about a 30minute and $30 dollar taxi ride. Longer if you are in the heart of Valencia, but it is worth it for the award winning paella and seafood. You are surrounded by rice paddies and you know it is a great local spot when there are other spanish folks and the servers speak a little english. Luckily the menu is in spanish and english. Service is great, nice and laid back, enjoy your food, don't rush through it style. The white wine sangria was delicious and refreshing. We had langostine and prawns and the special paella with iberico ham. Every grain of rice was very flavorfull! If you plan to take a taxi back, they staff are kind enough to call a taxi for you, keep in mind it will take 30-40min for the taxi to get to the restaurant. Your alternative option is to take the #24 bus at the center of town back to Valencia which leaves once per hour, check apple or google maps for the time.

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!

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!

So far, one of the best Paella's in Valencia Spain. we went out to dinner last night to a downtown…read morearea place called los Gomez, but this by far has been the best we've been to. For tapas, there's a mixed seafood plate that is delicious and we tried 2 Paella plates, Arroz Negro and Paella Valenciana, that the flavor blew my mind. Accompanied with Sangria Roja or a local beer and I was in heaven. Don't miss this spot ON THE BEACH!

We came for the paella! Traditionally on Sundays, we will…read moredrink Spanish vermouth, then eat a lovely paella. We got in without a reservation. That was luck. Unfortunately, we could not get a beach view. The table was sticky from the previous party. Oh well. We ordered red vermouth, but they only had "Martini" OH well. The paella came in 40 minutes as promised. We also ordered a bottle of Rosé. They did not have the one we wanted, so they substituted. Oh well. The paella was pretty great. 7.5/10. They could have crisped it up a bit more, but I understand they won't because tourists think it's burnt. The chicken was a bit dry. Watch out for chicken bones!! The langostena and gambas were good. The sofrita was different from any other I've tried. Delicious. Plenty of food for 2 hungry people. We also had a bottle of water. 67 The staff was friendly.