Fraula

Fraula is located just a few metres from the Mercado de Colón, a market that is a listed national monument and one of the best examples of local Modernist architecture from the early 20C. This minimalist-contemporary restaurant is both visually impressive and welcoming, and takes its name from the Valencian world for “strawberry”. Roseta Félix and Daniel Malavía, the two chefs at the helm here, enjoy creating a bond with their guests, hence their alternating appearances in the dining room. They offer three contemporary-style menus (Cebera, available at lunchtime from Tuesday to Friday, and two tasting-style menus: Alfàbega and Fraula) all of which are based around seasonal ingredients, especially those sourced from local market gardens. Dishes that stood out here included the Thai shrimp and, in particular, the free-range pigeon (with cappelletti pasta and blackberries) presented several ways: the roasted breast, as a stew, and with two delicious ravioli.