5 editor picks in Ciutat Vella, Valencia.
5 valencian spots in Ciutat Vella, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Ciutat Vella's food · All valencian in Valencia.
La Riua on Carrer del Mar in Valencia's old town has run a family-tavern rice kitchen since 1978, now in the third generation, with a dozen paellas.
OrderThe paella valenciana or the arroz a banda; the house Utiel-Requena tinto is honest.
TipClosed Sunday and Monday. The dining room fills with locals by 14:00; reserve ahead.
El Tap on Carrer de Roteros in Valencia's Carmen quarter is a chef-driven modern Valencian bistro with daily tasting menus and a strong arroz turn.
OrderThe shorter tasting menu (around 38 euros at lunch) with the day's rice.
TipClosed Sunday and Monday. Reserve a few days ahead for weekend lunch.
Navarro on Carrer de l'Arquebisbe Mayoral in Valencia's Ciutat Vella is a long-running family rice kitchen, with a tiled dining room and a strong arroz al.
OrderThe arroz al horno with chickpeas, blood sausage and pork, ordered as a half portion for two.
TipReserve 24 hours ahead for paella. The menu del dia at lunch is one of the best in the centre.
El Encuentro on Carrer de Sant Vicent Martir in Valencia's Ciutat Vella is a neighbourhood arroceria with a strong local following, eight rice variations.
OrderThe paella valenciana for two with the canonical rabbit and chicken, ordered ahead.
TipClosed Sunday evening and all day Monday. Reserve weekend lunch a few days ahead.
El Rall on Carrer dels Tundidors in Valencia's old town has cooked paellas to order in a tiled medieval-corner dining room since 1980, with one of the wider.
OrderThe paella valenciana for two cooked over wood, or the fideua a banda with seafood.
TipReserve 24 hours ahead for paella. The dining room is small but has an outdoor terrace in good weather.
Day trip · 8 hours
Explore Requena’s medieval charm on a private day trip from Valencia: tour a winery, wander ancient Moorish caves, and savor a selection of exquisite regional wines.
Day trip · 8 hours
Discover the street art of Fanzara and the thermal springs of Montanejos on a private day trip from Valencia. Enjoy a riverside walk to the Fuente de los Baños and rel...
Private tour · 10 hours
Discover Requena on a guided tour from Valencia. Enjoy wine tastings and Michelin-starred meal, and a visit to a local liqueur factory.