Puerta del Mar boasts of some of the best local cuisine in the city. The restaurant features an elegant and classy decor, and the dishes coming out of the kitchen simply build on that experience. The menu consists of a mix of Spanish and Mediterranean fare, with dishes such as mushroom in truffle oil, cheek meat, jamon over fired egg and more, with each dish being beautifully presented. They have a prix fixe menu as well.
This could probably be termed as paradise for ice cream fans. Llinares offers flavours which are so rare, that you may find them a bit bizzare. However, once you try them you will realize these are some of the best ice creams you will taste in Valencia. The variety in flavors include anchovies, cookies, mojito, and many others which are a big hit. You will always find people at this place, but you cant really blame them for queueing up for a taste of these delicious ice creams.
Chocolaterias Valor is a chocolate lover's paradise, serving a whole range of chocolate recipes, right from artisanal gourmet chocolates such as Azteca, Blanco Nepal, Quetzal, along with other assortments like chocolate fries, hot chocolate and more. All the chocolates are beautifully presented and it is a given that you will come out spending more than you planned to.
Cinnamon is a hidden gem of a restaurant in Valencia, where one can dine like the locals, and enjoy some delicious food. The beef tartare and tune tartare are must-haves, along with other preparations such as octopus, ox burgers, carpaccio and more. End the meal with the taste of their blissfully light and yummy brownie for dessert.
If you want to try a good horchata (a cold drink made from tiger nuts and the most traditional drink in Valencia), this is the best place to go. Daniel has managed to stand out due to the excellent quality of its horchata, made with traditional methods. The staff are friendly and the place itself is large and comfy, so it's one of the most visited places both by locals and foreigners searching for something authentic. It's an experience worth living and repeating.