Reviews - Refugio
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9.5/10
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10
Lovely place with a very friendly owner.
9.5
Very good food. Outstanding Service by the owner.Highly recommend for a authentic Valencia experience.👌🏻
10
Beautiful place
7.0
Four years ago I was here for the first time. Two years ago for the second en now for the third time. To be honest: it’s still good and the chef gives you a warm welcome. But the quality of the food and the specialty of the flavours is - unfortunately- not like it used to be.
10
Fantastic restaurant with creative tapas, incredible deserts and a lovely friendly ambience.
10
A fantastic experience, people & service 🙂
9.5
The welcome was friendly and the owners served us. We asked them to choose 5 dishes for our table of 4. Each dish came gradually, not all at once, so we could enjoy and savour the flavours. We were never rushed. Every dish was tasty, flavoursome and well cooked and served. Overall it was an excellent experience and I will gladly recommend it to friends.
10
The food is delicous and Paco makes all his guests feel welcome.
10
Delicious food, a warm welcome and good value. Some original dishes created by a young, talented chef.
8.5
made very welcome,with excellent food and a good wine recommandation. I would Say more fusion than mediterrainian but all thé same excellent and a very welcoming Host
9.5
We've eaten at this restaurant several times and it has always been great; including this visit. My favorite dish was the steak. Unfortunately, the restaurant changed their menu, but hadn't updated The Fork. So, I was disappointed in that regard. The dish I wound up getting (the pork) was very good. My only complaint was that the menu on The Fork was not the same.
8.0
We followed a local recommendation for tapas and were not disappointed. The place was difficult to find, and it doesn’t open before 8:30 PM. Despite the restaurant’s simple setting, the food was absolutely delightful, and we indulged in a feast accompanied by the finest wine. A true hidden gem, it's off the beaten tourist track and not overcrowded, making it all the more enjoyable—an experience I highly recommend. To top it off, we were served a "Dark Misteln" for the twisted soul at the end… right up my alley 👻.
10
Delicious food! So glad we found this lovely restaurant.
10
Fabulous absolutely delicious food. Try something that you may not have had before. You will not be disappointed. And the amalgamated desert is excellent. A little bit of all the puddings. So no need to make a choice.
10
A very warm welcome from our hosts and we felt well looked after . Food was really excellent - the aubergine was our favourite. Good wine too and the ambience was fabulous. Thank you !
9.5
Great welcome, lovely food and good value for a delicious food
7.0
This is a bar with a basic kitchen which markets itself as a restaurant. All dishes had very complicated sauces, which were all very similar, and which masked the actual taste of the dish. I had the impression of having very similar dishes in different variations. Quite noisy overall, which is what you expect from a bar ambiance. Very friendly service, which was the only highlight!
10
Really loved this place. Very interesting dishes; fantastic service and a really nice vibe. Will be going regularly now that we’ve discovered it.
10
+2Lunch wirh friends. Weekend escape in Valencia.
10
Truly original place, menu and service. We’ll be back!
10
Fantastic little place with hearty, Super tasty and creative tapas dishes. Very friendly staff and a lovely cost atmosphere
10
Excellent food and very friendly service for a fair price. The shrimp goyzas and Angus steak were delicious.
10
Very creative tapas style food. Important to go with several people so that you can try as many dishes as possible. Very friendly proprietor. Highly recommended.
10
Wonderful experience - the dishes were very well thought, the attention of the other makes you feel comfortable and well invited to the place.
8.5
Wonderfull local restaurant where you are supposed to share the dishes (as in so many other restaurants in Spain) Super friendly staff, very good food, only a bit uncomfortable wooden bench to sit on, with a little boy at the other side of the bench, banging ALL the time with his feet against it! 😞 Absolutely necessary to book in advance, because it is only a small place.
10
My experience at El Refugio was one of the most delicious and enjoyable of my life. The quality of the food was outstanding. The ceviche and duck I received were beautiful and left a party of flavours in my mouth. The owners truly made you feel special with their care to you. I would highly recommend this restaurant, but make sure you make a reservation. This is a small restaurant with a very intimate setting. You fedl that you are around friends at El Refugio. I will definitely be back.
9.5
Yet another visit to this restaurant- love the quirkiness of this - sharing plates in the order they are cooked - not necessarily starters & then mains! Not sure exactly what nationality they serve - a combination of Spanish, Japanese, South American , Asian - but we really like it. My only criticism would be that the bench seating is very hard and uncomfortable… but the food makes up for it!
10
Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Great quality, creative dishes, value for money and amazing staff.
10
very original dishes and great taste
10
100% on everything Amazing food , so good that we only have one night left and didn’t think anywhere else could compare so we’re booked again tomorrow night! Friendly service too, would not miss out on coming here if we return to Valencia
10
Amazing and unique food that just keeps getting better and better every time I go back
10
I am so glad we booked to come here. Amazing food and the hosting was fantastic. If you are visiting Valencia, come here - you won’t be disappointed.
10
I keep coming back again and again, my favourite restaurant in Valencia.
10
Amazing food and great value for money - the best meal we had in Valencia!
10
A beautiful, quiet romantic dinner. The food was superb. I would definitely dine there again.
10
Amazing restaurant. This is the third time we've been and it never fails to impress us. Great food,beautifully presented and a really welcoming vibe. Will definitely go again
10
Refugio offers a different type of mediterranean food in a fun atmosphere. Dishes are designed for sharing so it's possible to try several dishes. The cochinita pibil is a favorite but all are consistently good. Paco and his wife play interesting music and are delightful. Highly recommended.
9.5
Best "hidden gem" in Valencia! We were welcomed by friendly staff, the food was so delicious and cooked with LOVE. My husband & I enjoyed a wonderful evening and wished we were staying longer in Valencia to come back!!
10
Wow, a must visit little restaurant . Smiling staff followed by oblong plates of food wonderously put together. We had ravioli, tuna and chicken as mains followed by a smoked cheese ice cream with Garam-masala chutney. Will certainly be going back to explore the rest of the menu!
9.0
Wonderful evening in Refugio - modern tapas for sharing with friends. Every dish we ordered was delicious, would love to go back to try the rest of the menu! The staff were warm and friendly. A lovely experience, would definitely recommend.
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