[from Wikipedia] Tapas is the name of a wide variety of appetizers in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or warm (such as puntillitas, which are battered, fried baby squid).
In North America and the United Kingdom, tapas have evolved into an entire cuisine. In these countries, patrons of tapas restaurants can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal.
The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal that is set before them. Also, in some countries it is customary for diners to stand and move about while eating tapas.
Tintofino Ultramarino
Tintofino not only is the name of a grape variety that can be found in Valencia it is also the name of this restaurant, located right behind Plaza de la Reina.
Terraza A Babor
Terraza A Babor is open all day, every day and you can come here for a drink, a snack (tapas) or a full meal, for example the paella.
Las Cuevas
If you don’t know it is there, you could easily walk past Las Cuevas; one good reason why we list a photo of the entrance.
Once you enter, you will find yourself in a labyrinth of inter connected rooms, caves if you wish, which is the translation of las cuevas.
They offer an enormous variety of tapas [...]
Bodeguilla del Gato
Tucked in the street behind Plaza Negrito you will find the very popular tapas restaurant Bodeguilla del Gato.
Seu Xerea Lounge
Seu Xerea Lounge is right next door Seu Xerea Restaurant and offers a more informal atmosphere than its bigger sister.
The cuisine they offer is a fusion of mediterranean and oriental and is served in tapas style, although it is also possible to have your own plate.
Seu Xerea Lounge is located in a street just off [...]
El Rall
Although of the beaten track, right behind La Lonja, the Silk Exchange, El Rall is one of the famous restaurants for domestic and international tourists in Valencia.
They offer all kinds of tapas, all paellas and rices you can think of, and other Valencian and Spanish delicacies.
The terrace of El Rall is quite popular in spring [...]
Boatella tapas
Boatella tapas is very conveniently located opposite the Mercado Central and next to La Lonja (Silk Exchange) and therefore it tends to fill up quickly during lunch hours. Fortunately they have seats on the terrace, inside as well as standing space inside and outside available.
Their specialty is all kinds of deep fried tapas – we [...]
Tapa2 Gastronomik
Tapa2 Gastronomik was opened less than a year ago by Chef Eddie, a Brit, with roots in France and Wales and wide experience in Michelin star restaurants.
In the kitchen of Tapa2 Gastronomik Mediterranean and Asian styles are fused and their most important goal is to offer quality cuisine at affordable prices.
The menu is divided into [...]
Tasca Angel
Located behind the old silk exchange ‘La Lonja’ Tasca Angel already is in business since 1946 and still very popular with the locals.
It is a tiny place with seating at the bar and for the rest standing place only, but don’t let that keep you from trying one of the best tapas places in Valencia.
Tasca [...]
Cafeteria Kansas
Cafeteria Kansas offers a lot more than you would expect!
Kansas offers Spanish and Valencian specialties such as tapas and paella, and they also have a complete selection of bocadillos and an extensive pizza menu.
As soon as the sun is shining the terrace in front of the Cathedral on Plaza de la Reina is an [...]