4 spanish tapas spots in Ciutat Vella, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Ciutat Vella's food · All spanish tapas in Valencia.
Central Bar by Ricard Camarena ★ 4.5
Mercat Central, Plaça del Mercat s/n, 46001 Valencia
Central Bar inside the Mercado Central in Valencia is Ricard Camarena's market-counter project, serving bocadillos and tapas built from the market stalls.
Tip: Open during market hours, Mon to Sat 07:30-15:00. Stand at the counter or grab one of the few stools.
Tasca Angel ★ 4.4
Carrer de la Purísima, 1, 46001 Valencia
Tasca Angel on Carrer de la Purissima in Valencia's Mercat quarter has grilled sardinas a la plancha to order at the counter since 1946, on a charcoal grill.
Tip: Open lunchtime only (12:00-16:00); arrive before 13:30 to find a seat. Closed Sunday.
La Pilareta ★ 4.2
C/ del Moro Zeit, 13, 46001 Valencia
La Pilareta on Carrer del Moro Zeit in Valencia's Carmen quarter has run a counter-tile bar since 1917, famous across the city for its clochinas (small.
Tip: Cash preferred. The clochinas season runs roughly May to September; out of season ask for mussels (mejillones).
Bodeguilla del Gato ★ 4.1
C/ Catalans, 10, Zona Carmen 46001, Valencia
Bodeguilla del Gato in Valencia's Carmen quarter is a corner tapas bar with a wide carte of tapas and bocadillos, a wood-bar counter and a small terrace.
Tip: Tiny dining room; come early for lunch (before 13:30) or be ready to wait. Closed Sunday and Monday.