Went here for a bit of a later dinner, and ordered several things off the fairly large menu…read more Everything was well-prepared, fresh, and well-seasoned. The tempura artichokes were delicious, as were the croquetas de setas and the tosta de humus y verduras. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. The outside seating area is quite pleasant in the evening, and the interior of the restaurant is well-decorated, too. I plan on going back!

This restaurant became the reason I had to book a few more nights in Valencia, and I ended up…read moreplanning my entire day around my "lunch" schedule here based on when I could get reservations. The food is incredible. Local dishes cooked with traditional recipes, served up with a modern twist and presentation. For ~14 euro on weekdays (~20 weekends), you get a four course meal, bread, wine and coffee included. Starting with an amuse bouche, appetizer, a starchy paella/rice/noodle dish, a meaty/fish main, and then a beautiful selection of desserts. The food is rich and flavorful, and if you luckily show up on a day with the traditional "soupy rice"... let me just mention you can order an additional portion for about 4 euro. It's worth it, and I regret not taking more to-go. The menu is set daily, though you usually have 1-2 options for each item. They're also amazing at working with dietary restrictions. Gluten-free was not a problem (they even have a delicious GF mini-baguette, if you have room in your tummy for it), and they also accommodate for dairy free (which they thought I was because I asked for nut-milk in my cafe con leche). Located in a very neighborhoody area a small distance away from the city center, this gem is only open for lunch daily, and after such an amazing (and amazingly large) feast, you'll be full till the next morning. Reservations definitely recommended, though I found it easiest if you make the reservation near their closing time, around 3:30pm. Service is incredibly friendly, and everyone is so nice here. There's one guy working here that speaks English, so if your Spanish is like mine (non-existent...), he's usually there on the week days if you call to make a reservation.

I almost hate to "out" this restaurant to the American crowd but they deserve it... I've eaten here…read more3 times now and it's amazing food, friendly and knowledgable service (not condescending if your Spanish isn't muy bueno either), and the prices are crazy low by American/tourist standards (20 euro for a 5 course tasting menu this good?!). This is the real deal, and the chef is very talented at mixing local ingredients with international flavors. The bartender/waiter is a sweetheart too, and spends 10 minutes lovingly crafting a gin-tonic (also highly recommended but wait until after dinner lest you commit a faux pas). Make reservations: we got the only non-reserved table this evening! Love, love this place.