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Top 10 Best Places to Grab Local Food

A curated experience in and around Valencia

Top 10 best places to grab local food

Discover the culinary delights of Valencia!

Immerse yourself in the flavors of paella, tapas, and horchata at historic markets like Mercado Central and Ruzafa. Indulge in creative cuisine at Michelin-starred restaurants like Canalla Bistro. Experience the best of Valencian cuisine in a city known for its vibrant food scene.

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Mercado de Colón

Excellent food hall and meeting point Mercado de Colón is a stunning example of Valencian Modernism, and one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Originally a market, it was converted into a food hall and leisure complex in the early 2000s. Today, it is home to a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as a number of cultural events. The building was built between 1914 – 1916. It is one ...

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Mercado Central

Mercado Central The building is considered on of the masterpieces of Valencian modernism. It was built from 1914 to 1928. The architects of the building were trained at the Barcelona School of Architecture. It was rehabilitated and restored in 2004. The market has around 1200 stalls selling food such as fish, fruits, vegetables, spices, meats and Jamón, both for domestic consumption and to supply restaurants in Valencia, with which it is crownd as the largest ...

Central Bar by Ricard Camarena

The Michelin-star experience The Central Bar located in Mercado Central run by Michelin-starred chef Ricard Camarena. Camarena is one of Spain's most respected chefs, and his restaurants have been awarded a total of 11 Michelin stars.The bar is located in the Mercado Central, one of the most beautiful markets in the world. The market is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's a great place to experience the vibrant flavors of Valencian cuisine.The menu features tapas ...

Boatella Tapas Bar

Local food from fresh ingredients Boatella Tapas Valencia opened its doors in March 1990, making it one of the oldest tapas bars in Valencia. One of our favorites of tapas bars, located right opposite to the Mercado Central, next to the Lonja de la Seda. You can taste all the typical tapas dishes, Valencian bier and wine from the close wine-region, Utiel-Requena. The tapas menu is extensive, with a wide variety of traditional Valencian dishes.The food ...

Viandas – Jamón from Salamanca

Viandas – Jamón from Salamanca Viandas de Salamanca is a Spanish delicatessen chain that specializes in cured meats, cheeses, and other Spanish delicacies. They have one shop in Valencia, in the Calle de Sant Vicent Màrtir. Viandas is well-stocked with a wide variety of products, including jamón ibérico, chorizo, lomo, queso manchego, and other Spanish cheeses. They also have a selection of Spanish wines and other beverages. Viandas is a direct producer of ham (jamón), ...

Horchatería de Santa Catalina

Horchata – the Valencian invention The Horchatería de Santa Catalina is a traditional Valencian horchatería located in the heart of the Barrio del Carmen, next to the Church of Santa Catalina. It is one of the oldest horchaterías in Valencia, with a history dating back to the early 19th century.The horchatería was founded in 1830 by Vicente Gargallo, who was a native of Manises, a town in Valencia known for its ceramics. Gargallo used the ...

SAGARDÍ Cocineros Vascos

The culture of pintxos The restaurant is located in the heart of Valencia, just steps from the Plaza de la Reina. It is a member of the Sagardi Group, a collection of Basque restaurants that are known for their authentic cuisine and lively atmosphere.The restaurant was founded in 2010 by Andoni Luis Aduriz, a renowned Basque chef.The name “Sagardí” means “vineyard” in Basque. The restaurant has won several awards, including the Bib Gourmand award from ...

Café Infanta

In the heart of El Carmen Café Infanta is stunning bar in the heart of Barrio El Carmen, offering tapas, lunch and dinner, coctails and all type of a drinks all day long. One of the best place to try the iconic Valencian coctail, Agua de Valencia. For us there is a serious emotional value of this place. When we arrived at the very first time in Valencia, after 3 days of driving from Budapest, ...

Café de las Horas

The WOW-factor of the Ciudad Vella The café is located in a 19th-century building in the heart of Valencia, next to the Plaza de la Virgen. A famous and very popular café to have Agua de Valencia, a rich breakfast, lunch or a drink before dinner.The interior combines the classic turn-of-the-century Literary Café, the Parisian Café, the English Tea Room, and the American Coctail Bar. It has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere within its extravagant neo-baroque ...

Mercado de la Imprenta

Foodhall in Arrancapins Mercado de la Imprenta is the first large-format gastronomic market in Valencia. Located in the heart of the city, this unique space is housed in a restored 1900s printing press building. The market features 21 stalls offering a wide variety of traditional and modern Valencian cuisine, as well as a range of cocktails and desserts. In addition to its culinary offerings, Mercado de la Imprenta also hosts a variety of cultural events, ...

Valencia getaway

Top 10 Best Places to Grab Local Food

A curated experience in and around Valencia

Top 10 best places to grab local food

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