Valencia: Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit
Start your day off right and experience a true Valencian morning strolling through the city. Join this guided food tour, visit the bustling Central Market, and taste a...
La Tasqueta del Mercat Ruzafa is a valencian restaurant in Ruzafa, Valencia.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Daily-changing menu of the day, Market-driven arroces and tapas
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Address: Carrer Maestro Aguilar 2, 46006 Valencia
La Cantina de Ruzafa on Carrer Literato Azorin cooks a Tuesday-to-Friday lunch menu from the Mercat de Russafa, plus a Valencian esmorzaret slot from 09:30.
Signature: Menu del dia from the Mercat de Russafa, Daily-changing tapas
La Cantina de Ruzafa on Carrer Literato Azorin cooks a Tuesday-to-Friday lunch menu from the Mercat de Russafa, plus a Valencian esmorzaret slot from 09:30.
Signature: Menu del dia from the Mercat de Russafa, Daily-changing tapas
Bar Ricardo on Carrer del Doctor Zamenhof in Valencia's Extramurs is a 1947 neighbourhood bar with a long tapas counter, a worker's lunch crowd and a strong.
Signature: Esgarraet, Sepia a la plancha, Bocadillo de calamares
Order: The esgarraet (salt-cod and roasted red pepper salad) and the sepia a la plancha with garlic.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. The counter is packed by 13:30; arrive earlier for a stool.
Kiosko La Pergola on the Paseo Maritimo in Valencia's Malvarrosa is a beachfront kiosk paella spot, with wood-fired rices and a sand-side terrace.
Signature: Paella valenciana, Arroz a banda, Sardinas
Order: The paella valenciana cooked to order, with a glass of horchata for dessert.
Tip: Lunch only and closed in winter. Reserve the terrace one week ahead in high summer.
Rausell on Carrer d'Angel Guimera in Valencia's Extramurs is a family-run rice and seafood kitchen since 1948, now in its third generation. Priced at €€.
Signature: Paella valenciana, Arroz a banda, Pescaito frito
Order: The pescaito frito plate of the day plus a half-portion of arroz a banda.
Tip: Closed Sunday. The lunchtime menu del dia is one of the best in the area.
La Greta on Carrer de Pere III el Gran in Valencia's Russafa is a neighbourhood modern-Mediterranean bistro with a long arroces carte and a strong wine list.
Signature: Tartar, Arroz, Croquetas
Order: The croquetas of jamon and the arroz of the day.
Tip: Russafa locals favourite; reserve weekend lunch a few days ahead.
Yarza on Carrer de Ciscar in Valencia's Canovas quarter is chef Manu Yarza's neighbourhood bistro, with daily-changing plates from the lonja.
Signature: Cocina de cuchara, Pescado de lonja, Arroces
Order: The aged meat of the day or the rice of the day (order rice 24 hours ahead, minimum two).
Tip: Tight neighbourhood room; reserve through the website a week ahead. Rice dishes require advance order for at least two.