Goya Gallery

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Goya Gallery in Valencia – Modern Mediterranean with Local Roots

Goya Gallery in Valencia

In 1950, the Bar Goya first raised its shutters on Calle Burriana. Over the decades, it became a fixture of Valencian culture—the birthplace of the Valencia Film Festival and a regular haunt for director Bernardo Bertolucci, who wrote parts of The Last Emperor within its walls. Closed since 2010, the space was revived in 2015 by two friends, Marce and Fernando, who have given it a modern, contemporary feel while honouring its past.

The kitchen is grounded in local tradition. The team works with seasonal, high-quality produce from the region, using only the finest ingredients from other Spanish regions when necessary—such as certain meats. The focus is on elevating Valencian gastronomy and the producers behind it. This commitment to place and product has earned the restaurant a Michelin Recommended distinction.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a menu that changes with the seasons. Dishes from the group menus give a flavour of the cooking: a starter of grilled octopus leg with creamy potato, a Valencian paella with artichokes and snails, or a fideuá from Gandía. For larger groups, the menu expands to include options like grilled veal sirloin from the Valle del Esla, or a lechal lamb shoulder cooked in the traditional way. Desserts stay simple and seasonal, such as a torrija with mantecado ice cream or a citrus selection.

Goya Gallery is a place where the city’s history meets the best of today’s Valencian cooking.