La Salita de Begoña Rodrigo

The meals were both exciting and excellent. I truly enjoyed diving into this journey of novel tastes. ❤️ I had my dinner on the terrace, which was a lovely setting. However, one aspect I found a bit puzzling was the requirement for terrace guests to use the outdoor restroom, which had low lighting and bugs and spiders on the walls. Access to the more comfortable indoor restrooms was only possible upon special request and under staff supervision. I was escorted there, waited for, and then accompanied back to my table. Meanwhile, guests dining inside could use those facilities freely. Otherwise lovely experience, very thankful.

My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary. The meal and dining experience were exceptional, from start to finish. It’s the highest quality of food and for an incredible value for money. We will be back soon Salita!

The food is rich, creative, and beautifully presented. Naturally, I had my favorites among the dishes, but overall, it was an amazing experience. What makes La Salita stand out is that there’s a story behind every meal—it’s not just dining, it’s a journey. One thing I really appreciated were the well-timed breaks between courses. It gives you the chance to digest, relax, and truly savor each part of the menu. The staff were incredibly quick and friendly, adding to the charm of the evening. A special mention goes to the sommelier, who was absolutely fantastic and made our experience even more memorable. Whether it’s a romantic date or an evening out with close friends, I can only recommend La Salita. It’s not just dinner—it’s an experience.

A very unique place and incredible experience. They have managed to surprise us, make us question what we were eating, and have a beautiful time, all at once. Started with appetizers and cocktails, couldn't start better. Moved to the core of La Salita's work and the food and service were 1/ very very very good if that's what's your looking for 2/ very very very interesting if that's what you're looking for. The amount of work behind everything and every dish, is noticeable. The meal closed with a real laugh due to a stunt they had planned (part of the menu). Thank you so much, to all the team, for making it an unforgettable moment.

After reading about La Salita’s history and the chef’s impressive background, I arrived with understandably high expectations. In hindsight, perhaps too high—because I left feeling underwhelmed in several key areas. Our evening began outdoors with cocktails. While the aroma was promising, the drink itself was lukewarm and lacked flavour—anything but refreshing, which is the one thing a cocktail should always be. The guests next to us even sent theirs back, and I suspect for the same reasons. The first appetizers arrived—visually stunning, no doubt, and had pleasant flavour, but overall, they lacked excitement. The rice paper “leaves” with pesto looked beautiful but were overwhelmingly salty, which ruined the experience of that particular bite. Moving inside to the main dining room, we were presented with a wine list. I described our usual preferences to the sommelier, and I must say—his recommendation, 200 Monges 2011, was spot on. Elegant, complex, and beautifully balanced. As the dishes followed, I felt they were often over-thought and at times over-flavoured, lacking the harmony that makes truly great cuisine memorable. The real disappointment, however, was the absence of warmth and engagement from the staff. Not once were we asked if we enjoyed the food. In top-level restaurants, where dishes can be conceptual and experimental, feedback should be welcomed, not avoided. Here, the service felt distant and uninterested, with ingredients recited in a monotone—no sense of storytelling or passion. This lack of emotion in the service unfortunately translated into the food, which, while technically competent, often felt soulless. That said, one dish truly stood out—the strawberry and pea creation. It was brilliant: balanced, surprising, beautifully textured, and visually stunning. A perfect example of what the entire experience could have been. In the end, I take La Salita for what it was: an experience that adds to the broader journey of exploring gastronomy. I’m not disappointed—just aware that there are more inspiring and emotionally engaging dining experiences in Valencia and within approximately an hour drive.