Taberna Alkázar is a restaurante mediterráneo in Valencia Centro, Valencia. Rated 4.7 stars from 3294 Google reviews. Known for paella valenciana and seafood paella and staff warmth and attentiveness. Best for solo dinner and groups 4-6. Price range: €€.
Taberna Alkázar has the highest Hot Score of 8 Mediterranean restaurants on the Centro, Valencia Hot List.
Reviewers back that up: more than 3 in 10 reviews in our sample call it the best at something.
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TABERNA ALKÁZAR
Across 2,530 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 3,294 |
| 1-star share | 1.9% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“We ordered squid as a starter and seafood rice to share.”
“Pedimos calamares como entrante y arroz de mariscos para compartir.”
“Good quality meat and fish, and delicious paellas too.”
“Buena calidad en carne y pescado y paellas deliciosas también.”
“A wonderful restaurant, with excellent service and a unique and varied menu.”
“Magnifico restaurante, muy buen servicio y el género especial y variado.”
Quick Verdict
A neighbourhood anchor where paella and attentive service earn their reputation without fuss.
You want paella valenciana and seafood done seriously, with staff who remember your name.
About TABERNA ALKÁZAR
Rarer than it should be in Valencia Centro, a room that earns its reputation on the plate rather than the postcode. The paella is what draws people in — the valenciana especially — and the kitchen backs it up with seafood paella, arròs del senyoret and cachopo among the dishes reviewers keep returning to. Worth knowing: the paella needs to be pre-ordered, so plan ahead. The starters hold their own weight too, with lobster salad and garlic shrimp showing up in the same breath as the rice. Service is where the place really lands, though — Wafi, Alma and Anthony are named by name, and the kind of finish where a sweet bite and a small glass of dessert wine arrive unbidden is the sort of thing people remember. The room is welcoming and well kept, the staff bilingual where it counts.
TABERNA ALKÁZAR is one of those places where the dessert menu is not an afterthought — a detail regulars tend to mention first.
In the last 90 days, TABERNA ALKÁZAR has drawn 34 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Paella valenciana and seafood paella
Reviewers across recent visits name paella valenciana as 'ottima' and 'strepitosa', and the kitchen's squid, lobster salad, and cuttlefish appear consistently in guest praise.
Staff warmth and attentiveness
Wafi, Alma, and Anthony are named repeatedly in recent reviews for precision, gentleness, and the ability to manage walk-ins despite advance-booking recommendations.
Wine and beer curation
GBP highlights list 'Muy buena selección de vinos' and 'Muy buena selección de cervezas' as venue strengths.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Carrer de Mossèn Femades, 9, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Valencia, España
+34 963 52 95 75Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about TABERNA ALKÁZAR
Taberna Alkázar in Valencia Centro welcomes solo diners—it appears in Google's 'popular for solo dinner' data, and recent reviews show staff like Anthony and Wafi create a warm, attentive experience whether you're alone or in a group.
Taberna Alkázar's paella valenciana and seafood paella draw consistent praise in recent reviews, described as 'ottima' and 'strepitosa'. The kitchen also excels with squid, lobster salad, and cuttlefish.
Taberna Alkázar recommends reservations for both lunch and dinner, though recent reviews show staff can sometimes accommodate walk-ins. Booking paella in advance is especially wise.
Taberna Alkázar in Valencia Centro maintains curated wine and beer lists that appear in Google's venue highlights, supporting the kitchen's Mediterranean seafood focus.
Taberna Alkázar in Valencia Centro has wheelchair-accessible entrance, dining space, and restrooms according to GBP accessibility data.
TABERNA ALKÁZAR has the highest Hot Score of 8 Mediterranean restaurants on the Centro, Valencia Hot List — 20 independent restaurants and bars we rank for the area. Reviewers back that up: more than 3 in 10 reviews in our sample call it the best at something.
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How We Rank Venues
Rankings are recalculated monthly from live Google Business Profile data. Our Hot Score weighs review velocity (new text reviews), baseline rating, and Google Business Profile completeness. No editorial picks, no paid placements — just what the data says this month.
Hot Score: 84/100 · ranked October 2026
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