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Mediterranean restaurant in València, Valencia
What should I order at Gran Mercat?
What to order
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Seafood Paella
Repeatedly singled out as delicious and a must-try, with comments about its great flavor, perfect portion size, and generous amount of seafood.
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Fideuà
Specifically mentioned as a great dish enjoyed by one reviewer, adding to the restaurant's reputation for well-executed local rice/noodle dishes.
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Tellins
Highlighted as a must-try item, praised for being tiny mussels served in an especially delicious sauce.
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Grilled Scallops
Recommended because they were described as absolutely delicious, making them one of the standout tapas ordered.
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5
Grilled Cuttlefish
Strongly recommended by a reviewer who gave it a high score, praising its freshness, soft texture, and excellent grilling.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
About Gran Mercat
Gran Mercat is a Mediterranean restaurant in València, Valencia. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating available. Reviews consistently praise the paella, tapas, and dishes like patatas bravas, artichokes, squid, and croquettes. Reviewers also frequently mention attentive service and a pleasant atmosphere.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Gran Mercat known for?
Gran Mercat is best known for its paella and tapas, especially seafood paella, traditional Valencian paella, and patatas bravas. Reviewers also call out the grilled cuttlefish, squid, and artichokes as memorable dishes, often noting that the food is fresh and flavorful.
What dishes are most recommended at Gran Mercat?
The most recommended dishes are seafood paella, Valencian paella, patatas bravas, grilled cuttlefish, and artichokes hearts baked in the oven. Reviewers also mention calamari, mushroom croquettes, and bread with aioli as standouts for flavor and texture.
What is the atmosphere like at Gran Mercat?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating that reviewers liked even on windy evenings. It seems to suit groups, families, and solo diners, since the venue is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining and is often praised for friendly, attentive service.
Is Gran Mercat good value, and what is the price range?
Gran Mercat is priced at €20–30, and reviewers often describe the portions and seafood-heavy paella as worth the cost. Guests mention that the food feels high quality and that the service helps make the experience feel worthwhile, especially for a city-center restaurant in València.
Do you need a reservation at Gran Mercat, and when is it busiest?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and one review noted that lunch could be very crowded with a long wait. If you want a smoother visit, going earlier in the day or booking ahead is a safer bet.
Is parking available at Gran Mercat?
Yes. Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot is available.
Is Gran Mercat kid-friendly?
Yes, Gran Mercat is good for kids.
