Restaurant
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Lienzo
Chef María José Martínez's Michelin-recognised restaurant on the Plaza de Tetuán, cooking seasonal Mediterranean dishes from local produce.
At a glance
- Type
- Contemporary Mediterranean
- Area
- Ciutat Vella (La Xerea), Valencia, Spain
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- restaurantelienzo.com
Good to know
- Michelin Guide recognised
- Tasting menus
Why we recommend it
Lienzo is the restaurant of chef María José Martínez, with Juan José Soria running the dining room. It sits on the elegant Plaza de Tetuán in the Xerea area of the old town, close to the Turia garden, and has earned recognition from the Michelin Guide. The name means canvas, which suits a kitchen that treats each plate as a composition.
The cooking is Mediterranean and built on local, seasonal ingredients: vegetables from the huerta and fish and seafood from the coast. Menus change with the seasons, so the details vary through the year, but the approach is consistent: recognisable Valencian flavours, presented with care and a modern touch rather than heavy theatre. It is a good choice for anyone who wants a refined meal that still tastes clearly of the region.
The restaurant is open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday and for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, and it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Kitchen times are fairly tight: lunch orders are taken from about quarter to two until half past two, and dinner from half past eight until half past nine, so arrive on time. Guests are asked to leave by 16:30 after lunch and by 23:30 after dinner. The restaurant also closes for a summer holiday, usually from mid-August to early September, so check the website if you are visiting then.
Booking is recommended and is made through the reservations page on the website or by phone during the hours listed there. Lienzo suits couples, small groups celebrating a special occasion and travellers who enjoy tasting menus but prefer a calmer, more personal atmosphere than at the very largest names. Smart casual dress fits the setting. Let the restaurant know about allergies when you book.
The Plaza de Tetuán is a short walk from the Puente del Real and the Turia garden, and about ten minutes on foot from the cathedral. The Alameda metro station is across the river, and the Museum of Fine Arts and the Jardines del Real are within an easy stroll. An after-dinner walk along the Turia garden or through the quiet streets of La Xerea makes a good end to the evening.
Lienzo FAQs
Who is the chef at Lienzo?
María José Martínez runs the kitchen, with Juan José Soria leading the dining room.
When is Lienzo open?
Lunch from Wednesday to Sunday and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday; it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
What time should I arrive?
Lunch orders are taken between about 13:45 and 14:30, and dinner between 20:30 and 21:30.
Do I need to book?
Booking is recommended, through the website's reservations page or by phone.
Does it close in summer?
Yes, it usually closes for a holiday from mid-August to early September; check the website for exact dates.
What kind of food does it serve?
Contemporary Mediterranean cooking based on local, seasonal produce.
Where is it?
On the Plaza de Tetuán, close to the Turia garden and about ten minutes' walk from the cathedral.
Can they adapt for allergies?
Mention any allergies when you book so the kitchen can plan ahead.