This Michelin-starred restaurant features cutting-edge design that includes an open kitchen and a big communal dining table. Dishes are prepared using local and seasonal ingredients, and the bold and innovative cuisine draws on both traditional and contemporary influences with an emphasis on flavours and textures.

The brainchild of German chef and long-time expat, Bernd Knöller, this Michelin-starred restaurant features streamlined, minimalist design and menus full of daring and unusual combinations. Expect a visit from Knöller during your meal here; he likes to make sure his guests are enjoying their food and receive feedback to inspire his next creations.

Set in the largest aquarium in Europe, L'Oceanogràfic, this upmarket restaurant offers the chance to dine 'underwater' with 10,000 fish swimming around you. The menus include a plethora of gourmet seafood options, as well as traditional Valencian cuisine and fusion dishes that draw inspiration from across the globe.

This casual bistro by renowned Valencian restauranteur Ricard Camanera is set in the hip Rufaza neighbourhood. The menu is intriguingly eclectic yet affordable and ranges from modern tapas to salads and seafood. The decor is just as off-beat as the menu, with a dimly-lit, industrial-chic vibe. There's also a bar.

This intimate restaurant is distinctive in both its cuisine and management. Flavours range from the local and traditional to the truly international, with many dishes drawing inspiration from Asian and South American countries. Often the only one working, the owner performs an impressive juggling-act of hosting, cooking and serving drinks solo.

Just off Plaza de la Virgen, this airy, modern restaurant is one of the city's best-loved venues. Inspired by his British and Burmese heritage, chef Steve Anderson draws on both European and Asian food traditions for inspiration. The menu offers elegant and artistic cuisine, with fusion flavours that will surprise even the most experienced palate.

Tucked away in the Cabanyal Quarter, this landmark restaurant was founded in 1836 and has been known as a meeting place for intellectuals, artists and politicians for generations. Menus include classic Spanish dishes and a full range of traditional tapas, all made with artisan ingredients sourced from across the region.

Dating back to the 1960s, this cosy, family-run restaurant is known for its delicious home cooking, humble decor and relaxed atmosphere. If you manage to beat the crowds to a table, be sure to sample time-honoured regional specialities like Iberian ham with scrambled eggs, pan-fried swordfish and Burgos black pudding.

This small and busy tapas bar is located near the Central Market in Barrio El Carmen. It's a great place to munch on inexpensive tapas and drinks in the company of locals. As an added bonus it's open from 0900-0130 daily.