Eating out in Valencia! The city is bursting with tasty and good restaurants. Among them are quite a few sustainable restaurants, we know. It's not for nothing that Valencia was elected in 2024 as the Green Capital. In this article, we share a fine list of sustainable restaurants in Valencia, collected with the help of locals. That will be enjoyable!
Sustainable restaurant tips in Valencia
In collaboration with Visit Valencia
Valencia is known not only for its paella, but also for its many restaurants that opt for local and seasonal produce. The city even has a strong position in the We're Smart Green Guide, an international guide that recognises sustainable and plant-based gastronomy. Instead of stars, the guide works with radishes: the more radishes a restaurant gets (from 1 to 5), the more sustainable and plant-based the dishes are. Whether you fancy a sophisticated dinner or a casual evening of tapas, in Valencia you can have it all and more sustainably. Many restaurants offer vegetarian and vegan options with seasonal and regional ingredients.
Wow what a terrace! So at Contrapunto, you can eat delicious sustainable and vegerarian food.
Sustainable eating in Valencia: the hotspots
Where in Valencia can you enjoy greener culinary delights? This is the list compiled with help from locals!
- Fierro: an intimate restaurant using local and seasonal ingredients. Here you will taste creative dishes that are also in the We're Smart Green Guide are recommended.
- Lienzo: known for its innovative cuisine and dishes with a sustainable twist. Vegetarian and vegan options are certainly not lacking here.
- Casa Montaña: a historic tavern where you can enjoy local tapas and organic wines.
- Simposio (3 radishes): a sophisticated choice for lovers of vegetable dishes inspired by seasonal produce.
- Ma Khin Café: Asian flavours with a sustainable slant. Top : Lots of vegan and vegetarian dishes on the menu.
- La Barraca de Toni Montoliu (2 radishes): here you will taste authentic Valencian dishes using produce straight from the land, including vegetarian options.
At the table at La Barraca de Toni Montoliu, authentic Valencian food. Local, seasonal and veg is possible! What a picture!
More sustainable restaurants in Valencia
- HorchaterÃa Daniel: here you will taste traditional horchata, a local drink made from ecological almonds.
- La Salita: Michelin-starred restaurant by Begoña Rodrigo with a seasonal menu that relies entirely on local produce.
- Canalla Bistro: streetfood with a sustainable twist from celebrity chef Ricard Camarena.
- Dos Estaciones: known for its seasonal menus and sustainable ingredients.
- Atenea Sky: a restaurant with city views and a menu full of local and organic produce.
- Contrapunto Les Arts: located in the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències this restaurant offers sophisticated dishes with a sustainable slant and many vegetarian options.
With this restaurant list, we'll help you get started, but we have even more green-in-Valencia tips for you. Because where are you going to sleep? And what will you do in between all the fine dining and beach hopping? We have plenty of ideas for that too, entirely in the style of thegreenlist.nl.
More sustainable travel tips in Europe
- Also see: A road trip to Tossa de Mar.
- Also see: the best thing about Bilbao.
- Also see: Lisbon with a green edge.
Photo credits: main image: Casa Montana (photos 1 & 3), La Barraca (photo 2), in article: palm tree: Miguel Rivera (Pexels), terrace: Contrapunto Les Arts, paella: La Barraca de Toni Montoliu.
