Doña Petrona

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Doña Petrona restaurant in Valencia. I was very impressed with the food, service, and atmosphere. So much so we went twice. The restaurant is located in the heart of the Russafa district, a trendy and vibrant area of Valencia. The interior is bright and modern, with a large terrace that is perfect for al fresco dining. The menu features a variety of Spanish and Argentinian dishes, all of which are made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. I started with the Argentinian empanadas, which were perfectly flaky and filled with delicious meat and vegetables. For my main course, I had the veal milanese, which was cooked to perfection and served with a delicious sauce. I also tried the eggs stuffed with tuna, which were a unique and flavorful dish. The service at Doña Petrona was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He made excellent recommendations and helped us choose the perfect wines to accompany our meal. Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience at Doña Petrona. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was inviting. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Valencia.

Relax place just in front of the old church, but I think they need a little more decoration to make the terrace more cozy. Good foods and good portion. I don’t understand why some people complaining that it’s not enough. My favorite was the gnocchi with black truffle, so yummy! Interesting way to make Wiener schnitzel, I like this better than the “traditional” one like you make in Germany/Austria. It’s more tasty and rich, with herbs too. The croquet is so creamy and indeed light curry chicken like they say. The olives also interesting, they put some kind of chili oil, it’s like fusion with Argentinian cuisine

Charming spot with a unique twist Doña Petrona blends tradition and creativity beautifully. Great food, relaxed vibes, and a lovely terrace for unwinding. The compartir menu is a must, and Juanita adds the perfect touch!

Doña Petrona offers a perfect mix of homemade Argentine dishes and Mediterranean touches. The terrace is lovely, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere feels just right. Don’t miss the empanadas and their signature drink (Juanita)!

A cozy gem in the heart of Ruzafa! Doña Petrona is the perfect blend of Argentine warmth and Mediterranean freshness. Here everything feels comforting and flavorful and the terrace is ideal for an afternoon drink or dessert, while the staff makes you feel right at home. Don’t miss the compartir menu and try Juanita. Highly recommended!

Phenomenal from the food to the service. A delightful take on Spanish cuisine, with a very reasonably priced menu del dia and good house wine. The waiter was very professional and friendly, and multilingual. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

The chef can only cook one main course at a time. The tapas were nice. Service was slow, over 20 minutes to get tap water. My main came out 10 minutes before the next one which was billed as a salad.

I can see why this restaurant gets mixed reviews but we loved it. It’s located in a popular sun trap and very busy during peak times. You need to make a reservation this is the important bit. People turn up and expect a seat in the sun and get frustrated with the staff when turn them away. It’s not their fault you never booked so don’t be rude ! The food is incredible Especially the empanada! Our male waiter was lovely. Wine chap and delicious.

The tomato salad is superb. Tuna tataki is fresh and taste great. Light house sauce on the tuna tataki is real tasty.

Great food! Good location and comfortable, but if you are an American , don't get to used to the service we have in the USA. Not that friendly and not out of their way to please you. I guess that's the Spanish way. But good overall.