La Salita de Begoña Rodrigo

La Salita - Review - Ruzafa - Valencia - The Infatuation

"You might not have a rich Valencian spouse who keeps a private chef on speed dial, but you do have La Salita and their tasting menu that’s both playful and rooted in Valencian flavors. Set in a former family home in Ruzafa, La Salita kicks a night off with a garden-side welcome cocktail before dropping you right into the kitchen. You’ll pass vats of brightly colored housemade vinegars and ferments, and an international crew of razor-focused chefs, before heading upstairs for the show. Depending on which of the four tasting menus you choose, you’ll get a flurry of plates that lean heavily on vegetables, seafood, and local ingredients. One meal might include clarified gazpacho, prawns served three different ways, or an asparagus dish that’ll ruin all other vegetables for you. Meat is rare here—a bold move in Spain—but you won’t miss it. RESERVE A TABLE" - David Neimanis