La Mala

I booked this restaurant because I thought it was different from the usual menu in town and had a little twist with Peruvian cuisine, as the waiter pointed out.
See for example the gambas a la jillo which is like a shrimp ceviche marinated in the “a la jillo” dressing, of course without the citrusy part. I was disappointed about the olive oil used which gave a rancid taste to the dish.
In the tapas section we tried the croquetas with mushroom (boletus), very good taste and nicely presented. Next dish was a variation of Pad Thai noodles that could have been stir fired little more but the sauce was actually pleasant, nutty and refreshed by the pickles, not sure about shichimi spices.
Another main was the baccalao confit, I really like the romescu and the crunchy artichokes. Well done chocolate fondant and pistachio variant of tiramisu, but I rather had some Spanish options instead. Last point was the bread basket, bread came little stained and not warm. Small selection of wines in the list but I was happy with my choice, 100% verdiejo, soft and with good aromas. Atmosphere was poor just due the fact that the restaurant had just couple of tables plus us. Service was good, we had a girl serving us always with smile and despite the fact I was answering in English or in a broken Spanish, she never got bothered.
A place to try for sure and for this I am giving full 5 stars but I would work more on the menu and on a good cold pressed olive oil. This review is not a critic, just my own opinion and should be taken as that.

This restaurant is in a nice area close to the centre València. It is just newly opened since December’23. It holds about 30 people for dinner. The decor is very new and very nice. It does however lack a warm ambiance. The service is very good. The wine and beer are good quality. The food is good quality but the portion sizes are small for the price and should really be accompanied by some sides of potato or vegetable or salad. The desserts are between €7 and €8 and are quite small.

Had their menu del dia - loved everything we had particularly the entrees (hummus and tomato burrata salads). Service was great too! Oh yes. Do get their blanco vermouth. It’s prob the best we have had in this trip!

I love the food and the service I would recommend it. Maria was excellent and the food was super tasty and fresh also amazing vibe

We had the menu of the day and were served the best vegetable soup we have ever tasted, absolutely delicious steak with chimichurri sauce and the best crispy fries ever. The desserts were extraordinary. This is a top gourmet restaurant with reasonable prices and excellent service and attention. They make you feel special and appreciated.

My partner and I had some of the best tasting food we had during our trip in Spain. The two hard-working servers worked the downstairs and upstairs, and were able to be attentive to guests despite large groups eating there. We even saw them run across the steet to bring over a heavy keg into the restaurant’s bar while they were basically running the restaurant on their own. The atmosphere was good, the food was fresh and tasted amazing.

We’d love to come back here again when we visit Spain next time.

Thank you for a lovely evening.

What a great evening we enjoyed at Dinner in this lovely, friendly, most welcoming small restaurant right in the beautiful old city of Valencia. The servers were exceptionally pleasant & we enjoyed chatting with them. We found the food really imaginative, beautifully presented. A lovely place. Thank you

A small gem restaurant in the center of Valencia that deserves a shout out for potentially winning hearts with its creative culinary fresh food.
Top picks - Pistachio Tiramisu
And - eggplant flamed with cheese and sauce
If you are a veggie - go with the Thai curry ..
The service of Arancha was super great , while the food by a women chef - Sarah deserves a shout out for an upcoming layer of growth that this restaurant will surely have (may be a Michelin insider / 1 star )

Beautiful food in a modern setting. The croquettes were very tasty and the Thai vegetable curry (both with and without chicken) had a delicate but fantastic flavour. Great service also.

Food is amazing and Maria's service was excellent! One of the best places to have a nice meal in Valencia.

Small place but very welcoming, delicious food, especially the ceviche.

I had a superb lunch at La Mala. Very nice menu del día with great variety of choices. I will be dining there again.

The best Tinto de Verano in Valencia! The food is amazing and the staff is really friendly. I definitely recommend this place!

This place is super cute! Great date night and amazing menu. The proprietor family is so gracious and friendly! Great food options, great menu. Highly recommended!

Good restaurant, good food, good service and the people that work here are really kind.

Wonderful restaurant! Excellent flavors with superb service. A definite gem in the old town area.

Dinner was good. The service was very nice and helpful.

It has been a great atmosphere and food. A place not to be missed! Highly recommended!!

Fantastic foods with flavors that blend in my palate including desserts. Highly recommended.

Beautiful little place, food and drinks were fantastic