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Restaurante La Principal

The very popular restaurant is known primarily for traditional Valencian rice dishes, and is also a great place for tapas with a very good wine list and excellent service. It's especially busy at lunchtime – reservations recommended.

Address: Carrer de Polo y Peyrolón, 5
Getting there: Mestalla
Hours: Mon-Sat 13:30-15:30 20:30-23:30; closed for the month of August
Price: Set menu €31-56
Website: laprincipalrestaurante.es (opens in a new tab)

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