Yarza

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Yarza in Valencia: Traditional Valencian Cuisine with a Modern Touch | Michelin Recommended

Yarza, a Valencian neighbourhood restaurant with a devoted following

In the Cánovas district of Valencia, Yarza has become what some local media call the go-to restaurant for the residents of l’Eixample – a description the team embraces. The kitchen, led by Manu Yarza, focuses on cocina de proximidad: cooking with local, seasonal ingredients, treated with respect, but with room for playful detours. As the restaurant puts it, "we make traditional Valencian dishes with the same care as in the past, but with today’s touches."

What makes Yarza special

The menu reads like a love letter to the land and sea of the region. Rice dishes – the heart of Valencian cuisine – require a pre-order and include classics such as traditional Valencian paella, oven-baked rice, and a creamy seafood fideuà. There are also lesser-known preparations like "arròs del senyoret" (peeled prawn rice) and a mountain-style pan rice. Beyond rice, you’ll find fish from the local catch (hake from Celeiro, Mediterranean dentex), grilled squid, and meats like Galician beef and lamb from Viver. The kitchen also nods to tradition with dishes like "cap i pota" – a slow-cooked beef tripe and tendon stew – and pork trotters with trinxat.

A Michelin-recognised address

Yarza’s honest, unfussy approach earned it a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026. The award underscores what regulars already know: this is a place where simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed into something memorable. Whether you come for a leisurely lunch of verdinas beans with clams or a dinner of Barbary duck in two preparations, the experience is warm, grounded, and distinctly Valencian.