Chef Ricard Camarena's flagship restaurant holds 2 Michelin stars and 3 Repsol suns. Celebrated for its creative use of Valencian seasonal produce, the tasting menus are a journey through the region's finest ingredients.
Ricard Camarena Restaurant is Valencia's most decorated dining address, holding two Michelin stars and three Repsol suns. Chef Ricard Camarena, born in Favara (Valencia), has built a culinary language anchored entirely in the Valencian seasonal larder — vegetables, citrus, wild herbs, and the seafood of the Albufera lagoon and Mediterranean coast. The restaurant occupies a sleek, understated space on Carrer del Doctor Sumsi in the Eixample district, with an open kitchen visible from the dining room, clean lines, and a calm, almost monastic atmosphere that focuses attention on the food. The tasting menus — offered at lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday — run to around fifteen courses and change with each season. Signature preparations have included a celebrated 'gamba roja' from Dénia served barely cooked with its own coral, and slow-cooked egg yolk over smoked Calasparra rice. The vegetable courses are particularly distinctive: Camarena treats ingredients such as artichoke, broad bean, and local tomato with the same technical rigour applied to premium proteins. The wine programme is thoughtfully curated around Spanish and select international producers, with sommelier guidance that leans toward natural and biodynamic labels from the Levante, Priorat, and Jerez. Reservations are essential and should be made several weeks ahead; the online booking system via the restaurant's website opens slots roughly eight weeks in advance. Cancellation policies are strict, so visitors should plan accordingly.
Good to know
- Reservations
- Essential; book weeks in advance
Location
C/ del Doctor Sumsi, 4, 46005 Valencia
Highlights
- Two Michelin stars and three Repsol suns — Valencia's highest-rated restaurant
- Tasting menus built entirely around Valencian seasonal produce, changing each season
- Signature barely-cooked Dénia red prawn served with its own coral
- Open kitchen visible from dining room in a calm, design-led Eixample space
- Outstanding wine programme weighted toward Spanish natural and biodynamic producers
Tips for visiting
- Book eight or more weeks ahead via the restaurant website; slots release on a rolling schedule.
- The lunch menu is sometimes shorter and less expensive than the full dinner tasting menu.
- Request the vegetable-focused menu variation if available — it showcases Camarena's most original cooking.
- A taxi or rideshare is the easiest way to reach Carrer del Doctor Sumsi from the old town.
- Strict cancellation policy applies; confirm the booking and note the cancellation deadline.
Accessibility
The restaurant entrance on Carrer del Doctor Sumsi has a step-free entry and the dining room is on a single level, making it generally accessible for wheelchair users. Guests with mobility requirements should contact the restaurant in advance to confirm table placement.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Michelin stars does Ricard Camarena Restaurant hold?
The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and three Repsol suns, making it the most acclaimed restaurant in Valencia.
How far in advance should reservations be made?
Reservations should typically be made six to eight weeks in advance. Slots open on a rolling basis through the restaurant's own website.
Is there an à la carte option or only tasting menus?
The restaurant focuses on tasting menus. Occasionally a shorter lunch menu is available, but there is no traditional à la carte service.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual is appropriate. The room is elegant but not formally stuffy; jeans are accepted if paired with a neat top or jacket.