The best restaurants in Valencia

Ricard Camarena turns everything he cooks into an unforgettable experience and is a true vegetable alchemist thanks to his deep ecological commitment. In the magnificent space of the former Bombas Gens factory, with two Michelin stars and three Repsol Suns, he offers the very best. He masters plant-based cuisine using produce grown in his own garden, earning him the Michelin Green Star, awarded for sustainability in gastronomy.

Flores Raras, located just steps from Plaza del Ayuntamiento, is the fine dining concept by Quique Dacosta under the direction of Carolina Álvarez. With two Michelin stars, this space stands out for a delicate cuisine that pays tribute to the sea and the orchard through stews and avant-garde techniques. A statement of intent where technique and creativity serve product and emotion.

La Salita, located in a beautiful manor house in the heart of the Ruzafa district, with one Michelin star and two Repsol Suns, is the project once dreamed of by Begoña Rodrigo during her travels around the world, blending the aromas and flavors of the land with those of Asia and Latin America. Rodrigo gives local vegetables the place they deserve through highly personal creations that will surprise you.

Bernd Knöller is the most Valencian of German chefs and the true driving force behind Riff, one Michelin star and two Repsol Suns, a well-established culinary concept located in the heart of the Eixample district with a special sensitivity for seafood products. Knöller also showcases his passion for rice dishes, within a cooking style that masterfully reinterprets the concept of the Mediterranean diet.

In a minimalist space featuring paintings by Valencian female artists, María José Martínez offers a Mediterranean and highly creative cuisine using seasonal Valencian produce. The chef, with one Michelin star and one Repsol Sun, creates delicate dishes that stand out for their originality and flavor in sauces and creams, served with impeccable presentation. A canvas evoking the huerta, the sea, and traditional flavors transformed into true works of art.

With one Michelin star and extensive experience in Quique Dacosta’s kitchens, Germán Carrizo and Carito Lourenço have fulfilled their dream in this small restaurant next to Ruzafa Market. Here, they practice fusion cuisine with a creative Mediterranean proposal rooted in their native Argentina.

Arrels, located in the former stables of the Palace of the Dukes of Gaeta in the historic center of Sagunto, is the personal project of chef Vicky Sevilla. With one Michelin star and one Repsol Sun, this 16th-century space places vegetables from local producers at the heart of its cuisine, blending rooted tradition with delicate finishes and avant-garde touches that stand out for their elegance and balance.

Fraula, located in the city center of Valencia, is the personal project of chefs Roseta Félix and Daniel Lledó. With one Michelin star and one Repsol Sun, this space stands out for its cuisine that pays tribute to local produce with impeccable technique and contemporary sensitivity. Freshness, seasonality, and deep respect for the Mediterranean pantry define the experience, where Roseta’s desserts and Daniel’s mastery of stocks create a balanced, nuanced gastronomic journey.

Simposio, in San Antonio de Benagéber, is the personal project of chef Roger Julián. With one Michelin star, it stands out for its honest cuisine based on local produce: 85% of its pantry and its 100% Valencian wine cellar come from local producers. A unique, artisanal experience.