Valencia hosts the We're Smart Awards ceremony
The city reaffirms its commitment to responsible, sustainable food
We could find no better ally for our vision of gastronomy than the We're Smart Green Guide, the mission of which is to promote healthy and sustainable eating based on local and fresh products, dovetailing perfectly with the policy of making the city the larder of the Mediterranean.
The We're Smart Green Guide recognises restaurants that are committed to a plant-based diet and a minimal ecological impact, values that Valencia represents in its commitment to local and seasonal products. With markets full of fresh ingredients and an environment that integrates sea, garden and rice fields, Valencia embodies the mission of the We're Smart Green Guide to lead the transition to healthy and sustainable food.
On 10 December, Valencia will host the guide's awards ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to a green, responsible food future.
AWARD-WINNING VALENCIAN RESTAURANTS
Discover the distinguished establishments in the We're Smart Green Guide
The We're Smart Green Guide is a guide that evaluates and ranks restaurants around the world based on their commitment to healthy and sustainable eating, with a focus on the use of fruits and vegetables. Restaurants are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5 on the basis of the percentage of fruit and vegetables on their menus, culinary creativity, ecological footprint and social impact.
5 RADISHES
Ricard Camarena
Located in the former Bombas Gens factory, the Ricard Camarena restaurant has been considered the sixth-best vegetarian restaurant in the world by the We're Smart Green Guide 2024, remaining in the 'Top 10' for the fourth consecutive year.
La Salita
La Salita, with one Michelin star since 2019, has been distinguished with 5 radishes and is ranked #16 in the guide's Top 100 worldwide and Spain's #1. It also received the We're Smart Discovery Award 2023 for innovation and excellence. Begoña Rodrigo has also received accolades as the Second Best Vegetarian Chef in the World, the Best Vegetarian Chef in Europe and Best Lady Vegetarian Chef in 2024.
Fierro
Fierro holds the highest distinction of 5 radishes thanks to his creative approach to vegetable cuisine. Each of its dishes stands out for its intense flavours and vibrant colours, offering an authentic plant-based "fiesta of flavour". They have been awarded for the We're Smart Green Guide's Discovery Awards 2024.
4 RADISHES
Lienzo
María José, with a Michelin star, uses organic and local products, including honey from reclaimed urban beehives in Valencia. Her cuisine is pure audacity, full of flavors and contrasts. Through her cooking, she expresses the true value of Valencia’s pantry as a source of health, a path towards sustainability, and a refuge for memory and history.
Bodega Casa Montaña
Founded in 1836, Bodega Casa Montaña is a century-old tavern with charm, located in the historic neighborhood of Cabanyal-Canyamelar. Its atmosphere, steeped in history, is complemented by an extensive selection of wines from around the world, ideal for pairing with its exquisite tapas. Vermouth is a must-try, and wine is served by the glass, offering a unique gastronomic experience.
Riff
Bernd Knöller is the most Valencian of German chefs and the true heart and soul of Riff, a Michelin-starred restaurant with two Repsol suns. This well-established gastronomic proposal is located in the Eixample district and showcases a special sensitivity for seafood. Knöller also demonstrates his passion for rice dishes within a culinary style that masterfully reinterprets the concept of the Mediterranean diet.
3 RADISHES
Habitual
Habitual is Ricard Camarena's restaurant located in the Mercado de Colón, Valencia, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. It offers a gastronomic proposal that highlights local, seasonal products, with a focus on sustainability and respect for tradition. Its warm and relaxed atmosphere is ideal for enjoying fresh, harmonious dishes that reflect the richness of the Mediterranean.
Simposio
Simposio is a space dedicated to culinary exploration and gastronomy through honest, market-driven cooking. Dishes are prepared with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. The venue is a meeting point for gastronomy enthusiasts, combining a restaurant with events, workshops, courses, and gastronomic gatherings.
Barraca Toni Montoliu
A traditional Valencian restaurant situated in the heart of the countryside, Barraca Toni Montoliu offers an authentic gastronomic experience in a rural setting. The highlights include wood-fired paellas and fresh produce from the surrounding fields. Guests can savor typical Valencian dishes while immersing themselves in country life, with visits to the farm and demonstrations of traditional cooking.
2 RADISHES
Bouet
A space driven by a young and enthusiastic team, Bouet specializes in artisanal cuisine, blending Mediterranean and cosmopolitan influences. With an ethical and fresh approach, it continuously offers new sensory experiences, where quality is elevated by an environment enriched with thoughtful design, music, art, and sensual lighting, all set amidst serene, natural materials.
Gallina negra
Gallina Negra embodies a borderless philosophy—socially, culturally, and gastronomically. Its menu invites diners to explore a rich diversity of flavors and aromas from various cultures while staying connected to its Valencian roots. Through an innovative and eclectic selection of dishes, it provides a culinary journey that bridges traditions and connects people through gastronomy.
Felix Chaqués
Offering a unique culinary experience in an intimate setting with only 12 seats and 6 tables, Félix Chaqués redefines the connection between the kitchen and the land. The chef, representing a generation that has lost its ties to agriculture, seeks to reverse this trend by focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu features six savory dishes and one dessert, all crafted in an open kitchen that pays homage to Mediterranean flavors.
2 estaciones
Located in Valencia's Ruzafa neighborhood, 2 Estaciones is a restaurant focused on seasonal cuisine, using fresh, vegetable-forward ingredients that reflect each time of year. Its dishes evolve with the seasons, showcasing a commitment to local and sustainable sourcing. Recognized with the Bib Gourmand distinction from the Michelin Guide, the restaurant guarantees an authentic and high-quality dining experience.
Ma Khin Café
Ma Khin Café offers a gastronomic journey inspired by Southeast Asia, with a focus on local and vegetable-based ingredients. Led by Steve Anderson, the restaurant champions "decolonial food," respecting the authentic flavors of Asia without extreme fusions. With a healthy and well-balanced menu blending spicy, sour, sweet, and savory notes, it highlights the freshness of Valencia’s agricultural produce.
1 RADISH
Vuelve Carolina
Vuelve Carolina is Quique Dacosta's most casual proposal, located in the heart of Valencia. This urban restaurant stands out for its dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation. Its gastronomic offerings revolve around "traveler cuisine," presenting a variety of tapas that blend recipes from around the world with Valencian classics, such as arroz a banda.
El Poblet
El Poblet is one of Quique Dacosta's establishments in Valencia, where young chef Luis Valls "cooks Valencia" from the perspective of haute cuisine. Boasting two Michelin stars and two Repsol suns, it is just steps from the city’s Town Hall Square. Drawing from La Albufera and the local landscape as its pantry, Valls is known for his craftsmanship with artisanal sausages and creative, sustainable, and locally sourced cuisine.
Saiti
Located in Valencia and led by chef Vicente Patiño, Saiti offers Mediterranean cuisine that focuses on flavor, tradition, and innovation. It emphasizes local and seasonal ingredients, crafting dishes with soul and refined technique. Recognized with two Repsol suns and a mention in the 2024 Michelin Guide, Saiti has established itself as a benchmark for haute cuisine in the city.
MUCH MORE THAN A GUIDE
The following events are private. Access is by invitation only.
International press trip
From 08/12/2024
to 11/12/2024
Valencia
We're Smart Green Guide awards ceremony
10/12/2024
Caixa Forum
10:30 am
Private guided tour of the Hortensia Herrero Art Centre
10/12/2024
Hortensia Herrero Art Centre
06:00 pm
Paella showcooking with Chabe Soler
09/12/2024
Villa Indiano restaurant
12:30 pm
Where to eat
Beyond paella, Valencian gastronomy is full of recipes using local and seasonal products, as we are a land of countryside, sea and mountains.
Seasonal products from Valencia: the right product at the right time
The best restaurants for gourmet and signature cuisine
Municipal Markets: Shrines To Locally Sourced Products
Delicious Valencia
The perfect pairing? The heartbeat of a city that never stops. While you're here, go beyond the official agenda and discover more with these ideas. You will fall in love with it.
