For vegetarians it can be a challenge eating out in Spain, but although most tapa bars and restaurants focus on meat and fish dishes, there are usually a few good vegetarian options available. For example: tortilla española (potato & egg omelets), pisto (like a ratatouille, often served with a fried egg on top), grilled mushrooms, revueltos (scrambled eggs with various added ingredients), espinacas con garbanzos (spinach with chick peas) and a variety of cold salads. And sometimes, if you tell the waiter you are vegetarian, they may be able to conjure up a special ‘veggie dish’ for you that isn’t on the menu.
best to ask ahead of time if what sound like vegetable dishes contain any meat or fish. Unless it’s a pre-prepared salad like ensalada rusa (a potato and mayonnaise salad, usually with either prawns or tuna) they should be able to accommodate you and make whatever changes are necessary.
Vegans will no doubt have even more problems finding suitable food at tapa bars, but people on very restricted diets are probably already used to this, even at home. Again, just ask first if (for example) the grilled courgettes come covered in bechamel, or if the pisto has a fried egg on top
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PASTA ITALIA
Calle de Samaniego, 6, 46003 Valencia Telf. 963 152 241 District – Ciutat Vella www.pastaitalia.info As well as normal pizzas and pastas, they have a vegetarian menu. They also have a selection of International beers. |
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LA LLUNA
Calle San Ramon, 23, 46003 Valencia Telf. 963 922 146 District – Ciutat Vella Vegetarian Spanish/Valencian cuisine Open Monday to Saturday 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm and 8 pm - midnight Closed Sundays Price €12 |
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ANA EVA Calle del Turia, 49, 46008 Valencia Telf. 963 915 369 District – Ciutat Vella Centrally located with a patio area serving creative Mediterranean vegetarian cuisine Closed Sunday night and all day Monday Price €11 |
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THE NATURE
Plaza de Vannes, 7, 46007 Valencia Telf. 963 394 141 District - Extramurs Vegetarian buffet with all you can eat for around €7.50 |
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LOVING HUT
Calle del Conde de Altea, 44, bajo izquierda Telf. 963 744 361 District L'L´Eixample Vegan, Chinese, Asian, Western, Fast food, Take-out. Part of international chain of veggie food restaurants opened by followers of Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for vegetarian living. |
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LA TASTAOLLETES
Calle Salvador Giner, 6, 46003, Valencia Telf. 963 921 862 District – Ciutat Vella Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, International Closed Sundays |
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KIMPIRA
Calle de los Juristas, 12, 46001 Valencia Telf. 963 923 422 District – Ciutat Vella www.kimpira.es This vegan macrobiotic restaurant offers healthy, intelligent, organic and natural food. Located right in the heart of Valencia, a stone's throw from the Cathedral and the Regional Government Offices, the Kimpira restaurant is the best possible place to enjoy a succulent and healthy feast. All in a carefully designed space, decorated according to the principles of feng shui. Try the tofu cake with leaks and seitan skewers, both served with rice and the seaweed chips. |
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PASTA ITALIA
Calle de Samaniego, 6, 46003 Valencia Telf. 963 152 241 District – Ciutat Vella www.pastaitalia.info As well as normal pizzas and pastas, they have a vegetarian menu. They also have a selection of International beers. |