The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Eating in Valencia: the back story
Paella cooked over wood by the sea, two Two-Star kitchens, a market at the centre of the city and horchata in the old squares.
17 of the best · Valencia, Spain
The Best Restaurants in Valencia
Two Two-Star kitchens, the One-Stars and Bib Gourmands of 2026, and the paella houses on the beach that have cooked rice for a century.
Our 17 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Valencia.
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Ricard Camarena Restaurant
Ricard Camarena’s restaurant in the Bombas Gens complex, a former pump factory.
Avenida de Burjassot 54, 46009 ValenciaExplore View on map
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Since 1922
Casa Carmela
Paella cooked over wood by the beach, for four generations.
Isabel de Villena 155, 46011 ValenciaExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Flores Raras
The former El Poblet, now led by chef Carolina Álvarez in the Quique Dacosta group.
Correos 8, 1st floor, 46002 ValenciaExplore View on map
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MICHELIN-starred 8
Stars from the 2026 guide.
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One MICHELIN Star
Fierro
A small counter-style restaurant in Ruzafa.
Doctor Serrano 4, 46006 ValenciaExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Flores Raras
The former El Poblet, now led by chef Carolina Álvarez in the Quique Dacosta group.
Correos 8, 1st floor, 46002 ValenciaExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Fraula
Contemporary cooking on Cirilo Amorós, by the Mercado de Colón.
Cirilo Amorós 84, 46004 ValenciaExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Kaido Sushi Bar
A Japanese sushi counter.
Chile 3, 46021 ValenciaExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
La Salita
Creative cooking in Ruzafa.
Pere III El Gran 11, 46005 ValenciaExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Lienzo
Modern cooking on the Plaza de Tetuán.
Plaza de Tetuán 18, 46003 ValenciaExplore View on map
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Two MICHELIN Stars
Ricard Camarena Restaurant
Ricard Camarena’s restaurant in the Bombas Gens complex, a former pump factory.
Avenida de Burjassot 54, 46009 ValenciaExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Riff
Creative cooking on Conde de Altea, in the Eixample.
Conde de Altea 18, 46005 ValenciaExplore View on map
Bib Gourmand 3
Good cooking at moderate prices, in MICHELIN’s words.
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Bib Gourmand
2 Estaciones
Mediterranean cooking in Ruzafa.
Pintor Salvador Abril 28, 46005 ValenciaExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Arrocería Maribel
Rice dishes in El Palmar, the village in the Albufera lagoon.
Francisco Monleón 5, 46012 El Palmar, ValenciaExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Memoria Gustativa
A modern taberna on Conde de Altea.
Conde de Altea 43, 46005 ValenciaExplore View on map
Valencian classics 5
Paella, rice and old taverns.
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Since 1922
Casa Carmela
Paella cooked over wood by the beach, for four generations.
Isabel de Villena 155, 46011 ValenciaExplore View on map
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An old bodega
Casa Montaña
An old wine tavern in El Cabanyal.
José Benlliure 69, 46011 ValenciaExplore View on map
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In the Mercado Central
Central Bar by Ricard Camarena
Ricard Camarena’s counter inside the Mercado Central.
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Since 1898
La Pepica
Rice and seafood on the promenade, since 1898.
Avenida Neptuno 6, 46011 ValenciaExplore View on map
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Since 1951
Navarro
A family restaurant for rice in the centre, since 1951.
Arzobispo Mayoral 5, 46002 ValenciaExplore View on map
Stars and Bib Gourmands are from The MICHELIN Guide Spain 2026. We use no other awards and no ratings. We leave the price blank rather than guess.
