5 valencian spots in Ciutat Vella, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Ciutat Vella's food · All valencian in Valencia.
La Riua ★ 4.4
C/ del Mar, 27, 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.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The dining room fills with locals by 14:00; reserve ahead.
El Tap ★ 4.4
Carrer de Roteros, 9, 46003 Valencia
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.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Reserve a few days ahead for weekend lunch.
Navarro ★ 4.3
C/ Arzobispo Mayoral 5, 46002 Valencia
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.
Tip: Reserve 24 hours ahead for paella. The menu del dia at lunch is one of the best in the centre.
El Encuentro ★ 4.2
C/ de Sant Vicent Màrtir, 28, 46002 Valencia
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.
Tip: Closed Sunday evening and all day Monday. Reserve weekend lunch a few days ahead.
El Rall ★ 4.2
Calle Tundidores, 2, 46003 Valencia
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.
Tip: Reserve 24 hours ahead for paella. The dining room is small but has an outdoor terrace in good weather.