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Maestro Dōner Kebap
Adress: C/ de l'Escultor Josep Capuz, 33, Quatre Carreres, 46006 València
The best kebabs in Valencia
Kebab is a unique fast food. It has surpassed McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, and other popular fast food chains in the world in popularity, without having a brand, a single recipe or even a single name. Kebab, shawarma, shaverma, doner, kofta, souvlaki — dozens of different countries and cultures have come up with the idea of wrapping meat with vegetables and sauce in a flatbread. If you think that only the streets of Berlin have good kebab, La Cotorra is ready to destroy that myth. Here are some kebab places in Valencia that worth a visit.
This small Turkish restaurant in the Quatre Carreres district serves two types of doner kebab. The first is ‘Berlin-style,’ which includes beef, vegetables, and a generous amount of sauce wrapped in pita bread. The second is the original doner kebab, which has fewer vegetables and more meat, and is served with thin lavash bread or rice.
Regulars recommend trying the local shish kebab or koftas, and washing it down with fresh ayran. A generous portion per person costs an average of €10-12.
But there is a downside: sometimes, instead of rice, they serve barley with sauce and spices without warning. So it is better to check in advance what kind of grain will be served.
Don't be misguided by the mediocre rating of this place on Google Maps. El Diván has been open for 20 years and has only a dozen bad reviews over that time, which is quite a good indicator.
Restaurant owner Nese Ozdemir Yula says that they bake all the bread themselves, including pita and rolls. The menu offers several types of meat: chicken, lamb and beef. There are all the standard ways of serving: lula, shashlik, grilled meat, kebab in lavash or pita, or on a plate. In addition to kebabs, they also make pizza and hummus, which is worth trying
There is one downside which is common in the negative reviews: not all of the staff are friendly and polite, that can spoil your impression of the restaurant.
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Kebab Bolseria
Address: Carrer de la Bosseria, 39, Ciutat Vella, 46001 València
Kebab Bolseria is one of the most popular places among locals. Some consider it a sign of ‘good taste,’ or more precisely, flavour, to spell the word kebab with a ‘P’ on the menu, as is in authentic Turkish kebab restaurants. But we are more interested in the taste than the spelling.
The menu offers two types of kebab: doner in pita bread or on a plate, and durum in thin lavash. The meat options include beef, chicken or a mix of chicken and beef. The most common complaint in reviews is the size of the kebab, which is noticeably smaller here than in other spots. But this is reflected in the prices: a standard portion per person costs on average between €7 and €8.50.
According to locals, this is one of the best kebabs in the whole city. They do indeed have a fairly high rating for kebabs, which can be explained by the friendliness of the staff and the high quality of service (something that some of the previous kebab shops cannot boast, despite their good food).
Here, the dense, round kebab is more like a burrito, but you won't find any minced meat or beans inside. This is a kebab, not a doner, shawarma or any other variation — it uses thin lavash, greens, meat and homemade sauces. The kebab with falafel and the kebab box, where all the ingredients are in a box rather than wrapped in lavash, are very popular here.
The portions here are very generous, but the prices, on the contrary, are among the most affordable. A portion costs between €5 and €7.
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Farhan Doner Kebab
Address: Carrer d'Emili Baró, 81, Benimaclet, 46020 València
This treasure is located near the Machado metro station. Farhan Doner Kebab is an undisputed favourite among Benimaklet residents. This is clear from a thousand reviews on maps. This kebab shop is included in almost all Benimaklet food guides. And there is much to love about the place. The menu here includes more than 10 types of doners, including vegan options with the most delicate falafel. The price for all this is no more than six euros.
During the day, there are usually not many visitors here, but in the evening and on weekends, a decent queue gathers around the small restaurant, and the waiting time for food can be more than half an hour. But then you get a really large portion, which you can even ask to be cut in half and shared with a friend.
Bottom line: a light lunch for three euros per person or a doner kebab that will keep you full for several hours for 5-6 euros.
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Restaurante Mutfak Valencia
Address: Avinguda del Cardenal Benlloch, 39, El Pla del Real, 46021 València
This is not a classic kebab restaurant. Here, the main focus is on pide, a traditional Turkish dish often referred to as Turkish pizza. It is an open flatbread made from yeast dough with crispy edges. The fillings include minced beef simmered in its own juice, vegetables in a creamy sauce, and much more.
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Traditional doner kebabs are also served here: there are both meat and vegan options with falafel or vegetables, and the classic version served with rice. Visitors recommend trying the local babaganoush and baklava, which, like everything else, is prepared on site. Prices here are higher than the city average, and a full lunch per person will cost between £10 and £15.
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KEBAB EL RAMBO
Address: Carrer de la Reina Na Germana, 6, Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 50 esquina, 46005 València
They serve two types of kebab here: doner in fresh pita bread and durum wrapped in thin lavash. Both have already won the hearts of the locals, and a significant portion of the visitors here are regulars, with reviews often beginning with the words ‘I've been coming here for two years...’. Regular visitors say that the quality of the meat and the freshness of the vegetables have not deteriorated over time despite the long history of this restaurant.
Also, the menu includes kebab boxes. And for those who came for kebab but changed their minds, they even serve paella and grilled chicken. There are also combo lunches for 4-6 euros, which include a kebab and a drink. Visitors often note that the restaurant is always very clean — the owner pays special attention to hygiene.
An excellent option for takeaway kebabs in the city centre, but for those who prefer to eat in the restaurant, there are a couple of tables inside.
The menu is standard: they offer pita bread with several types of fillings, including a vegan option with falafel, durum in thin lavash with the same options, or kebab on a plate — all below eight euros. Visitors note that the place is very clean, and the owner is always friendly and welcoming.
There is a combo menu: a main course, a drink and French fries is between 7.5 and 9 euros. The menu also includes keso, hot dogs and nuggets.
Honduras Doner Kebab near Malvarosa is a great place if you're hungry after a day at the beach. It's located near the student district, so it is especially popular among students. The prices are reasonable: lunch for one person is unlikely to cost you more than €10.
The kebabs here are made with fresh vegetables, good quality meat and homemade sauces. The interior is clean, and there is an option to eat on a small terrace. In addition to kebabs, they also serve pizza, which is also liked by visitors (but if you're craving pizza, La Cotorra recommends looking for it in a special guide).
