Not embarrassed to say that I had paella of various kinds almost every day during my trip to…read moreValencia and this last meal at Gabbeach was the cherry on top after a beautiful day at the beach! Delicious!! We unanimously loved the paellas and sangrias! The restaurant was busy for a good reason in my opinion. Absolutely recommend if you are visiting!

Stumbled on this place in the off season as we were only in town one night and looking for…read moresomewhere cool. Gabbana Beach could've been a 5 star hotel after all the hostels we'd been in. But really, it was a great hotel and cheap. About 45-50 euro/night and right on the beach in Valencia. Location: The area is a strip of clubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels right on the beach. I'm sure it gets a bit crazy in the summer, but we were there during off season and it was pretty mellow. It's a bit outside of the center, but nothing a 8 euro taxi ride can't fix. There's also buses that pick up right there but we found it easiest to just taxi into city center (or drive if you have a car). Beachfront: the whole strip there was a lot of fun, lots of cool, modern bars/clubs/hotels. Pretty much every building is a hotel with a club/restaurant/bar downstairs. Prices: Rooms are cheap. Drinks were a bit pricey, but given the "club" vibe their going for, they are right in line. Restaurant: they didn't have one, which was unfortunate as you get 15% off in their bar. But there are plenty on the strip there. Next door had a delicious burger with all sorts of exotic meats and toppings. I had an ostrich burger with a Madagascar black bean topping and onion rings. Rich, but absolutely delicious. I wish more places served ostrich now. Wifi: They had free wifi, as most places do. But its worth mentioning. Rooms: I don't know if it was just our room or if they're all like this, but definitely geared toward sexy time. The shower is a large circular shower seperating the sink/bathroom from the room. There's a large bench in the shower and it has two thin vertical windows facing the bedroom along with the glass shower door facing the sink. It also has 3 knob, 8 button light control just for the shower! Are you kidding? You can choose light colors, patterns, speed, etc. Kind of cool. Toilet also has a clear glass door so if you're self conscious about your partner and/or roomie watching you.... this is not the toilet for you. Multiple stays: they give discounts for repeat stays. It's something like 10% off second stay, 20% third, 30% fourth, etc up until about %50 the 6th+ stay. So if you frequent the area it can be cheap. All-in-all, the price was great, and the room was modern and upscale, and I would stay here again. Only complaint is lack of a restaurant.

If you're searching for a Mediterranean restaurant that combines both quality food and spectacular…read morenatural landscaping to create a dining experience that's truly magical, Panorama is just that. My friend and I enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Panorama one afternoon, and were highly impressed. The views of the Mediterranean coastline were stunning, as we sat on the terrace. Every one of our senses were invigorated by the food, the drinks, and the scents drifting through the air. The restaurant is designed to be minimalistic, using the view as its sole décor. Situated in the Marina Real Juan Carlos, Panorama's floor to ceiling glass windows and open-air terrace offer the best view of the Las Arenas beach, with the water of the Mediterranean Sea and the busy marina. We started with the sashimi trilogy: tuna, salmon, and butterfish. The fish was fresh and flavorful, with each having a different taste. My friend loved the octopus over creamed potatoes and oak-smoked olive oil. The oil had a smoky, woodsy flavor which was a perfect contrast to the taste of the sea from the octopus. We shared Valencian Fideua, vermicelli with fish and seafood from Gandia. The pasta was thin and tender, while the seafood had a great taste. The portions were perfect for sharing, and we had more than enough. For dessert, my friend indulged in brownie in hot chocolate soup and vanilla bourbon ice cream. She said the vanilla was sweet and balanced with the complexity of the bourbon flavor. I savored the taste of the light crème brulee with lemon coulis and toffee ice cream, which was buttery, creamy, and the lemon flavor gave a burst of citrus freshness. Since Panorama has a modern style of the traditional torrija, Spanish-style French toast, we had to try it. It was delicious!

Beautiful restaurant that is very fancy and gorgeous in decor. Our service was terrible. The…read morewaiter seemed like it was his first day on the job. No physical menus created many challenges. Only QR codes for your phone with 3 separate menus to choose from! The waiter asked if we wanted water and then immediately took our dinner order. No other beverages offered until after the food order was placed. We asked for wine recommendations and the waiter pointed at another table and told us they ordered something for wine so it must be good. My lady friend ordered a bottle of white and I ordered a bottle of red and the waiter brought both bottles out and offered the tasting preview to another couple at our table. The other couple ordered sangria and were made to taste our wine! Unheard of. Our appetizers, salads, and main course all arrived with 5 minutes of each other. The server that took our order could not remember what we ordered. He started placing dishes on the table that were not what each guest ordered. We had to swap the plates ourselves. Just terrible dinner service. One of our party ordered a beer and had to ask a second time for it after first receiving his steak. The number one way to make a check bigger is with alcohol drinks and we were only given the opportunity to have one per person with all of our dinner. Beautiful restaurant, perhaps the worst dinner service I've ever been a part of. The reservation process made this restaurant seem like one of the most prestigious restaurants in all of Valencia and turns out, it was a pig dressed up with makeup.

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.

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.

After seeing repeat recommendations across multiple travel guides, we decided to drop by here for…read morelunch during our visit to Valencia. A great find, tucked away a short distance from Plaza de la Virgin, Delicat offers a gourmet dining experience without any unnecessary pretentiousness. The dining room is quite small with about 9 tables, but we had no problem getting seated immediately on that slow and rainy day. Lunch service is a 12€, five course prix fixe menu. Each of the offerings are delightfully delicate in presentation, with a distinctly asian/indian flavor. For our lunch, we got: Green pea soup - Savory and creamy, fresh pea flavor Chicken skewer - Crispy indian curry chicken draws contrast with the side of tomato salsa and guacamole Shrimp and dumpling - Cute dish finished with edible flowers, fresh and simple with a delicious hoisin type sauce Pork ribs - Tender braised pork w/ a sort of chinese, five spice inspired flavor and a hint of wasabi in the side of mashed potatoes Basil ice cream - Surprisingly forward basil flavor, over macerated strawberries and whipped cream The small portions of each dish leave you craving for more, but our appetites were satiated by the end of the meal. Overall an excellent value for the exquisite experience.

Amazing food in Valencia. Great cuisine, passionate owners. A must visit when you are in the city…read morecenter. Please mind opening times and to get a reservation before you arrive. The five course prefix menu is always extraordinary and you get the best value for your money.

I booked a reservation here as this was a popular place for paella, and they book real fast. If…read moreyou come here without a reservation, you probably won't get served. Even at 1:30 PM when they open, all tables were reserved. I ordered the Valencian paella, which had chicken, rabbit, and vegetables, and it only cost 10 euro per person. They accommodate to solo guests, so if you're dining alone, don't fret. They will serve you a single person's portion and honor the price. The server brought out bread service, which included a tomato jam and olives. They also brought out a sample-sized complimentary taster of some pureed dish of some sort. It only took about 15 minutes or so before my paella arrived, and it was heaven! It's as good as they say, and compared to other restaurants, this was the best value for paella I had ever seen. The quality was high, and there was plenty of meat in the rice to make this all worth it. The bill added a 1.50 euro surcharge or tax. Highly recommended if you want the best paella in town!

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.

I didn't eat at the location so I can't give them a full five stars, but will say that it can be…read moredifficult to find a place in Spain (let alone Valencia) that serves paella for one person (many have a two person minimum). After venturing to a couple of other restaurants, I was referred to La Valenciana by one of the restaurants as a place where I could possibly get a single order of paella. I went into this location of La Valenciana but they informed me they could only do paella for a minimum of two people; however, they were kind enough to call their other location to see if that location could do it for one person which they said they could. So I was given a business card which included directions on how to get to their other location which wasn't far away. Customer service plus! The other location (Caballeros, 21. 46001) was just as lovely. I was warmly greeted. In fact, they expected me and showed me to my seat right away! Oh, yeees with the special treatment. Ha! Anyways, I thought of ordering the vegetable paella but went with the seafood paella to get a more traditional taste. It did not disappoint! Check out the photos and you'll see EXACTLY what I mean. Delicious! (I imagine the locations are consistent in both service and taste.)

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.

More and more often, when we visit high-end restaurants, it feels like we're viewed not as people…read morebut as money toward the bottom line. I'm pleased to report that at Navarro, our experience was nothing like that; from the moment we arrived we were made to feel like old friends who were long overdue for a return visit. The staff was delightful - completely personable and attentive without in any way being obtrusive. We were seated upstairs and begin our wonderful meal with a warm seafood salad. Next we were served a truly fabulous Lobster paella (simply amazing!). Our server recommended a wonderful Rose wine, which we each enjoyed two glasses of. Our entire dining experience was truly exceptional, and I wouldn't hestiate to recommend this wonderful restaurant!

After touring in old town Valencia- we visited this long established, well rated restaurant and we…read morewere not disappointed. We started with the Fish and seafood soup, which was fine. For our entree we shared a large Seafood paella- which was delicious. We had white wine and for dessert we had Flan. A nice dining experience to which I would return.