Would you like to know which the best tapas restaurants in Valencia are? If so, we have quite a few suggestions for you. We have combed through the varied gastronomic scene of the city of Turia to offer you the establishments that have turned tapas into an unforgettable experience.
Top 10 best tapas restaurants in Valencia
- Pelayo Gastro Trinquet
- Casa Baldo 1915
- Casa Montaña
- Casa Vani
- Los Gómez, Correos
- Tasca El Botijo
- Bar Cremaet
- Bar Ricardo
- Puerta del Mar Valencia
- Bar Cassalla
1. Pelayo Gastro Trinquet
Pelayo Gastro Trinquet is never absent from a list of the best tapas restaurants in Valencia and a list about best tapas in Valencia old town. And for good reason: the “Bunyol de all i pebre de anguila y suquet” tapa was awarded best tapa in the Valencian Community in the “Tapas d’Ací” competition.
Eating tapas are, in fact, one of the main attractions of this historic sports venue decorated by Carlos Serra. Only here can you enjoy a delicious smoked Russian salad or a seafood titaina while watching a game of Valencian pelota. That is what you get when you enjoy tapas in the cathedral of this sport!
| Pelayo Gastro Trinquet |
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| Google rating: 4,3✮/5 (de 8.391 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Extramurs |
| Price: €€ |
| Address: Carrer de Pelayo, 6, 46007 València |
| Features: Mediterranean | Vegetarians | Celiacs | Accessible | Wi-Fi | Reservations | High chairs | Gift cards | Non-smoking | Open late | Reservations |
2. Casa Baldo 1915
Cuttlefish with mayonnaise, Iberian torreznos, octopus salpicón… the menu at Casa BALDO 1915 makes it one of the best tapas restaurants in Valencia, located near the Ruzafa neighbourhood, if you want to sample the best tapas in Ruzafa. Set in a century-old grocery store redecorated by Janfri & Ranchal, this establishment became part of Grupo Gastro Trinquet in 2022. Today it is a benchmark for enjoying esmozaret and tapas in the purest Valencian style. Did you know its entrepans have been winning the Cacau d’Or since 2023?
| Casa Baldo 1915 |
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| Google score: 4,1✮/5 (de 3.030 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Ciutat Vella |
| Price: €€ |
| Address: C/ Ribera, 5, 46002 València |
| Features: Mediterranean | European / Terrace | Vegetarians | Celiacs | Wi-Fi | Dog-friendly | Accessible | High chairs | Digital payments | Family style | Non-smoking | Gift cards | Open late | Reservations |
3. Casa Montaña
Founded in 1836, Casa Montaña can boast of being the oldest restaurant in the city of the Turia. If you want to enjoy tapas in Valencia, you cannot miss either its cod croquettes or its piquillo peppers stuffed. The pairing is guaranteed, since its large wine cellar made it the Best Wine Bar in Spain 2023 according to the International Wine Challenge.
| Casa Montaña |
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| Google rating: 4.6✮/5 (from 5,325 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Poblats Marítims |
| Price: €€€ |
| Address: C/ de Josep Benlliure, 69, 46011, Valencia |
| Features: Vegetarians | Celiacs | Vegans | Accessible | Reservations | Open late | Near the coast |
4. Casa Vani
Located right in the El Carmen neighborhood, Casa Vani is a true tapas icon in Valencia. Its calamari a la romana and its Padrón peppers are proof of that. As if that were not enough, the vermouths and cocktails to accompany the tapas are among its specialties. Decorated like a small art gallery, it offers a lively and cozy space that invites you to relax. Its expertise has earned it the 2024 Travellers’ Choice from TripAdvisor.
| Casa Vani |
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| Google rating: 4.7✮/5 (from 5,028 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Ciutat Vella |
| Price: €€ |
| Address: C/ dels Cavallers, 30, izquierda, 46001, Valencia |
| Features: Mediterránea | Europea | Española | vegetarianas | Celíacos |Bar | Reservas |
5. Los Gómez, Correos
Los Gómez de Correos always holds a prominent place among tapas restaurants in Valencia. This centrally located venue has been delighting its regulars for more than 35 years with specialties such as “huevos rotos” and cod fritters. In addition, it offers different atmospheres to suit all types of diners. The excellent reviews it has received led it to win the 2024 Travellers’ Choice.
| Los Gómez, Correos |
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| Google rating: 4.5✮/5 (from 11,838 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Ciutat Vella |
| Price: €€ |
| Address: C/ de Correus, 10, 46002, Valencia |
| Features: Mediterranean | Open late | Vegetarian | Vegan | Celiac-friendly | Accessible | Digital payments | Gift cards | Terrace | High chairs | Wi-Fi | Reservations |
6. Tasca El Botijo
If you do not know where to eat tapas in Valencia, you should consider stopping by Tasca El Botijo. Some of its best tapas are game pâté, Roquefort potatoes, and tomatoes with Iberian ham. With more than 15 years behind it, this is an establishment famous for reinterpreting traditional dishes in Valencia. Simply and warmly decorated, it has a musical atmosphere that will captivate jazz lovers.
| Tasca El Botijo |
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| Google rating: 4.4✮/5 (from 3,236 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Ciutat Vella |
| Price: € |
| Address: C/ de St. Miquel, 14, 46003, Valencia |
| Features: Mediterranean | Spanish | European | Open late | Vegetarians | Vegans | Celiacs | Accessible | Card payments | Digital payments | Reservations | Terrace |
7. Bar Cremaet
Those looking for restaurants in Valencia that serve good tapas have a must-keep date with Bar Cremaet. There, original delicacies such as the Top Musafes 3.0 sandwich or low-temperature torreznos await them. Its interior design combines the typical elements of a neighborhood bar with subtle nods to Valencian culture.
| Bar Cremaet |
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| Google rating: 4.5✮/5 (from 8,378 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: El Pla del Real |
| Price: €€ |
| Address: Av. del Port, 20, 46021, Valencia |
| Features: Mediterranean | Spanish | Grilled | Rice dishes | Charcuterie | Terrace | Accessible | Open late | Non-stop kitchen |
8. Bar Ricardo
Bar Ricardo is regarded by many as one of the best tapas restaurants in Valencia. After all, this family-run venue has spent 75 years devoted to tapas. So much so that Dominio de la Vega paid tribute to its long history with an anniversary cava. Its Russian salad and fresh seafood are among the tastiest in the city.
| Bar Ricardo |
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| Puntuación en Google: 4,5✮/5 (de 4.378 reseñas) |
| Barrio: Extramurs |
| Precio: €€ |
| Dirección: C/ del Doctor Zamenhof, 16, 46008, Valencia, |
| Features: Mediterranean | Spanish | Seafood | Vegetarians | Celiacs | Terrace | Accessible | Wi-Fi | Reservations | Bar | Card | Takeout | Open late Tapas in Valencia |
9. Puerta del Mar Valencia
When it comes to pampering the palate with traditional tapas from Valencia, Puerta del Mar is an option well worth considering. You only need to try its Iberian ham board or its little cod fritters to realize that. Given its success, it has opened another establishment in Madrid that remains faithful to its Valencian essence.
| Puerta del Mar Valencia |
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| Google rating: 4.5✮/5 (from 11,860 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Ciutat Vella |
| Price: €€ |
| Address: C/ del Portal de Sant Jordi, 3, 46002, Valencia |
| Features: Seafood | Mediterranean | Vegetarians | Celiacs | Vegans | Accessible | Reservations | Gift cards | Terrace | High chairs | Wi-Fi | Private dining |
10. Bar Cassalla
We close our roundup of the best tapas restaurants in Valencia with Bar Cassalla, which is located right across from Mercado de Abastos. Specialties such as Norway lobster croquettes and the grilled American sandwich justify its presence in this top list. And do not miss its famous cazalla! Artisan charcuterie and kilometer-zero products are the secret of its authenticity. Its modern Nordic-style décor provides the minimalism needed so that we can focus on what really matters.
| Bar Cassalla |
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| Google rating: 4.4✮/5 (from 3,912 reviews) |
| Neighborhood: Extramurs |
| Price: €€ |
| Address: C/ del Bon Orde, 19, 46008, Valencia |
| Features: Bar | Mediterranean | Barbecue | Spanish | Terrace | Counter seating | Grilled | Artisan products | Accessible | Reservations | Wi-Fi | Card | High chairs | Open late | Open kitchen |
Tapas are part of the DNA of our land. At Grupo Gastro Trinquet, we have come to master this culinary art in order to offer you the liveliest moment of the day. That is why two of our venues are among the best tapas restaurants in Valencia. How about coming to discover them?