VALÈNCIA - RICE - ALQUERÍA EL BROSQUIL

Dec 2, 2025

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Updated: Aug 31

ALQUERÍA EL BROSQUIL

This restaurant is somewhat off the beaten path. You’ll need to take an old farm road off the highway, then turn onto a gravel road leading to a parking area in a lovely orange grove.

It is a bit like a farmhouse in the middle of a town and only 15 minutes from the city centre.

You can have drinks outside on the terrace and take in a bit of the sun before taking your seats inside the restaurant.

There is a fun board on the terrace where you can pop your heads through and take pictures as paella chefs.

The place has a very charming atmosphere. The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional. An excellent waitress from Argentina served us, though I’m sorry I can’t remember her name. She was invaluable in explaining each dish to those in our group who were not particularly familiar with rice dishes.

The prices were very reasonable, and the quality was good. Starters included,

Peixet (Small Fried Fish)

Caragols (Snails)

Bolets (Mushrooms)

Mandonguilles de abadejo (salt cod croquettes).

Calamars Sancerre (whole squid)

Next, we tried a few authentic Valencian dishes, including fideuà, which is like paella but made with noodles instead of rice.

Arros a banda (in two courses): the first is a shellfish and potato soup. The second course is a

paella-type rice dish made with the fish stock.

Arros Negro (rice, squid ink, cuttlefish and prawns.

We enjoyed two bottles of Belondrade y Lurton from Rueda, and several beers.

Carajillo (coffee with brandy).

Vanilla Ice cream with Pedro Ximénez Sherry.

The meal concluded with a delicious cake and complimentary local Moscatel dessert wine.

Although it’s a large restaurant, it became very busy after 3 pm, with no empty tables available, so making a reservation is essential.

The hospitality was exceptional, and the restaurant had a lively and somewhat loud atmosphere. It offers an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting this type of restaurant for the first time.