La Salvaora

Top choice in Valencia


Refined, elegant but not expensive, this intimate spot is decorated with black-and-white portraits of flamenco stars. At first glance, the menu of Spanish favourites – think beef cheek, bull tail, ham, croquettes – looks familiar, but modern presentation and exquisite quality soon prove this is no ordinary tasca. Exceptional value for this standard; the tapas degustation menu is a steal.


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