Refugio, Restaurante del Carmen: Refugio, en "The Spanish Food"

domingo 8 de enero de 2012

Refugio, en "The Spanish Food"

El prestigioso blog "The Spanish Food", de Laura Ramírez, nos dedica su último artículo. Puedes leerlo aquí.

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Abierto todos los días, comidas y cenas. De lunes a viernes, menú mediodía por 12 €, y plato del día por 7,50 €. Sábados, domingos y festivos, a mediodía, menú especial por 15 €. Aforo para 40 personas, en dos salas.

Pide nuestro BONO MENÚ REVOLUTIONNARY. Cada 10 comidas, la última es gratis (o descuento similar en cenas).

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Open daily, lunch and dinner. Monday to Friday, lunch menu for 12 €, and dish of the day for € 7,50. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, noon, special menu for 15 €. Capacity for 40 people in two rooms.

Order our BONUS MENU revolutionnary. Every 10 meals, the latter is free (or similar discount on dinner).

Siempre hemos querido revolucionar la cocina, y tambien cocinar revoluciones. Nuestro proyecto surge a partir de la creación de un "refugio" del paladar, en una época en que cierto feudalismo globalizador aspira a convertirnos a todos en consumidores acríticos de la misma cheese-burguer. Os esperamos en el pleno corazón de una ciudad que parece querer olvidar su pasado e hipotecar su futuro. Es también un homenaje a todos aquellos ciudadanos y ciudadanas libres que, amenazados por los bombardeos del fascismo, corrían hace 75 años por estas calles, buscando la seguridad del viejo búnker antiaéreo que tenemos ante nuestra puerta.

En nuestro pequeño restaurante seguimos haciendo vibrar nuestras máquinas de guerra: los fuegos, los tiempos, los frutos de la naturaleza, los instrumentos de cocina, el deseo de un trabajo bien realizado y el agradecimiento hacia nuestros clientes.

Comments

"If Michelin only reviewed small little alleyway restaurants..." (02/2012)

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"Some clever well thought out dishes cooked with a lot of honesty and thought in such small kitchen.Very cheap too considering the competition. Will definitely be back" (02/2012).

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"Excellent welcome and friendly, helpful service. The food was interesting... A well balanced fusion of Spanish with global favourites. My strawberry salad was delicious and my partner enjoyed a pork 'spring roll' with tangy tomato dipping sauce. We both loved the chicken tagine and were impressed with the blend of spices and textures. We shared the two dessert choices of almond tart and cake with mixed red fruit sauce and found both delicious. We accompanied our lunch with water and an excellent glass of house white and finished with great coffee... All for a very reasonable price. We would definitely return!" (02/2012).

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"Nom nom nom!" (02/2012)

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"We always try to find independent places to eat when we are away, in an attempt to escape the laminated-menu tourist traps. Refugio was exactly what we were after. Small, quiet, friendly. Highly recommended" (02/2012).

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"Fantastic food, laid-back setting" (02/2012)

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"Io e il mio patner abbiamo ordinato una ceviche buonissima con il "dulche de tigre" una specie di afrodisiaco sudamericano e a seguire il tonno; era tutto eccezionale buonissimo e porzioni giganti il filetto di tonno era ENORME per il prezzo... per non parlare del dolce una torta di cioccolato, nocciole e pina colada... BUONISSIMO!!! Super consigliato!" (02/2012)

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"Piccolo ristorante, poco turistico e molto grazioso che si contraddistingue per la cucina a dir poco creativa e segnata dall'utilizzo di condimenti particolari e poco usuali. Consigliatissimo" (01/2012).

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"He disfrutado de una cena llena de sabores diferentes... Platos elaborados con mucho gusto" (01/2012)

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"I was there with my wife (argentinian) and a big group of friends (italian) for the new year's eve dinner. We find this place very nice. The quality food is very good and well presented. The staff is nice and welcoming. The price was right. I definitely recommend this place" (01/2012)

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"We found this restaurant on this web site there were 5 of us all having different things off the menue two of us live in spain one in greece and the other two from the uk we all thought it was some of the best food we had ever eaten for us is was the best food we have had in spain. The wine list was good as was the service and the price was very good we will be back next time round in Valencia" (01/2012)

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スペイン創作料理を食べるならココ！

生ハム...無い

パエリヤ...無い

美味しい創作料理（日本風味付け多し！）と安くて美味しいワインならあります。

店長の人柄もはなまるです。念のために予約して、21:00のオープンに合わせて訪問すると良いと思います。店長との会話も楽しめますよ～。

(01/2012)

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"I now know why this restaurant is ranked #1! This was the best food I had in Spain and nearly the best food I have ever eaten! Eating here is an experience for your senses. We tried the potatoes with mangoes as an appetizer. It was beautifully presented and tasted AWESOME! The play of textures and sweet and salty tastes were to die for. Next we ordered the pork. OMG! I'm still salivating! The pork was tender, juicy, and served with a tangy vegetable that enhanced the flavor of the pork when eaten together. We're still talking about the pork we ate at Refugio because it was so good! My other friends had the steak and said it was amazing as well. I highly recommend that anyone visiting Valencia eat at this restaurant! It absolutely, without a doubt should NOT be missed!" (01/2012)

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"Qualita' e presentazione delle pietanze ottima. Fusion non solo la cucina ma il posto in generale. Lo slogan cooking revolution e' azzeccatissimo" (01/2012).

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"Carta variada, creativa y diferente a lo habitual. Bien cocinado y presentado. Precios adecuados. El trato muy bueno: cercano, cordial y sin pamplinas, pero profesional" (01/2012).

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"Sono stato un paio di volte a cena in questo ristorante durante il soggiorno a Valencia con famiglia e devo confermare le buone recensioni che ho trovato qui. La cucina propone un numero limitato di piatti, che si caratteriizzano però per la grande qualità della materia prima (sia carne che pesce), per accostamenti spesso accatttivanti e per una raffinata presentazione. La grande simpatia e disponibilità del proprietario ed il piccolo e semplice ambiente, scaldato sobriamente da una bella musica di sottofondo, rendono veramente rilassante e piacevole la serata. Il rapporto qualità/prezzo è veramente ottimo" (12/2011)

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"Un luogo quindi da CONSIGLIARE ASSOLUTAMENTE... e comunque quasi varrebbe la pena di arrivare a Valencia solo per andarci" (12/2011)

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"Muy profesionales y creativos a la hora de elaborar el menú, que estaba exquisito" (12/2011)

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"Sin duda, una de las mejores ofertas de Valencia" (12/2011)

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"Das Restaurant Refugio besuchten wir aufgrund der guten Tripadvisor Bewertungen, was zu hohen Erwartungen führt. Wir wurden in diesem kleinen und einfach eingerichteten Restaurant herzlich empfangen. Die Gerichte sind kreative und schmecken gut. Ich probierte Ceviche zur Vorspeise und das Entrecote zur Hauptspeise. Das Fleisch hätte etwas zarter sein können war aber geschmacklich sehr gut. Der Service ist aufmerksam und herzlich" (12/2011).

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"I definitely recommend this place. The food is very good and well presented. The staff is nice and welcoming" (12/2011).

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"My wife, son and I had a truly enjoyable meal and evening at Refugio. The food was superbly cooked and presented. Not a large range on the menu but all the better for that. The head chef/manager was very helpful and also very informative. The dishes were a superb mix of mediterranean and South American with some vegetables we had not had before such as Tamarillos - Tree Tomatos. We would all highly recommend this restaurant - different food from that which is in so many other places and the prices are also very good. Another bonus is that you can either bring your own wine or buy there. Book, as can be busy". (12/2011)

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"Excellent service. State of the art food" (11/2011)

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"The best restaurant from our stay in Valencia. The staff was calm and polite and we can understand each other even in english :). The main thing though was the food. Both local and modern, vary tasty and fresh, served like a contemporary art. Not to be misted and hope not to become touristic and fast" (11/2011).

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"Il Refugio è un simpatico ristorante dove si mangia bene spendendo poco!" (11/2011)

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"Locale accogliente , buono il servizio, ma cio' che realmete sorprende è la meravigliosa combinazione di sapori, colori e testure delle pietanze proposte con maestria. Rapporto qualitá/prezzo/servizio ottimo. Lo raccomando vivamente" (11/2011).

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"Calidad de menú, excelente trato, relación calidad precio insuperable" (11/2011)

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"Definitely worth a visit when in Valencia" (11/2011)

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"Un pequeño restaurante con una gran cocina de fusión. Lo recomiendo" (11/2011)

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"Cualquier cosa parecida cuesta el doble como mínimo en otros restaurantes" (11/2011)

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"Veramente abbiamo trovato un gusto particolare al ristorante "El Refugio" unico e originale! Da non perdere, andando a valencia" (11/2011).

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"Лучший ресторан в городе! Отличное соотношение цены и качества! Безумно вкусные блюда и к тому же творческие. Очень уютная обстановка и обаятельные владельцы ресторана" (11/2011)

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El trato, la presentación, la cantidad, la calidad, la mezcla de sabores y la originalidad de los platos nos encantó. El precio nos pareció más que justo. Volveremos seguro" (11/2011)

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."It's a relaxed place and nothing flash to look at but certainly not scruffy. Would definately recommend and return next time in Valencia!!" (11/2011)

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"The best food of a three night stay by some way". (11/2011)

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"My friend and I agreed that this was the best meal we had in about 6 years. Very politically incorrect we shared a duck liver as a starter and I had the most amazing tuna ever as a meancourse. They have a good lunch menu deal as well (open from 2 pm). I am seriously considering moving to Valencia because of this restaurant ;)!" (10/2011)

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"This place is awesome. I am American, important to note as many reviews are from British. The portions are large, inexpensive, super fresh and very light- a gem when traveling to find. You really could share portions as the protein servings are quite large. There are quite a few, yummy vegetarian options. the meat, fish and vegetables were all equally fresh and artistically presented. They don't really speak English but are very friendly and tried to be accomodating to what they thought we wanted. They run out of things but maybe that is why everything is so delicious- whether mussels and octopus in ceviche or steak entree. Modern twist on food, we tried most everything and don't think you can go wrong. the area is also great to walk around after your meal as it is a hip hangout area, young and old alike" (10/2011).

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"Op aanraden van de goede recensies op deze site hebben we Refugio op ons lijstje van 'things to do when we're in Valencia' gezet. En dan is het heel leuk om te ervaren dat onze voorgangers gewoon gelijk hadden! Dit restaurant is zo'n aanrader! Buitengewoon goede kok, die zowel heerlijke als prachtige gerechten voorzet. En dat in combinatie met heel vriendelijke bediening, goeie kunst aan de muren, prima muziek (blues, jazz, rock) en praktisch alleen maar Spanjaarden om je heen maakt Refugio een hele fijne zaak. Het ademt wat ons betreft helemaal de sfeer van de wijk El Carme uit. Doen!" (10/2011)

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“Surprising little restaurant” (10/2011)

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"Sensational food! If you're in Valencia you must go! This was the first restaurant we visited in Valencia and from the outside I was a little dubious! However, we definitely weren't disappointed. The food was exquisite!... Michelin standard and the service was very attentive. The only thing I'd say is that they could've left a little longer between courses - felt a little rushed. You must Go!" (10/2011)

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"Michelin star food. Fantastic service" (10/2011)

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"We were on a 2 week wine and food tour of Spain, and this was just a place recommended by a local to go have dinner. It ended up being by far the best meal we had in Valencia! The owner personally made recommendations and every choice was perfect. Small intimate location, friendly service, all good. Michelin quality" (10/2011)"

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"I booked the restaurant from reviews I read on Tripadvisor and we weren't disapointed! The food is very, very good and the service was excellent. The only downside was there was only 1 other table in the restaurant that evening luckily however plenty of wine and excellent service meant the atmosphere was fun and relaxed regardless. We thoroughly recommend it" (10/2011).

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"Located in the historic center of Valencia, "Refugio restaurant" is a meeting and surprises place. A relaxed atmosphere, an original decor and, most importantly, extremely careful kitchen, imaginative, high quality, which is merge the Mediterranean diet with the flavors of world. Kitchen of "globalization", mixed, surprising, avant-garde ... Definitively, "Cooking Revolution's", ideal for those who resist to convention and seek new gastronomical experiences. "El Refugio" ("The shelter") is an alternative where price and quality are its true dimension"

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The duck liver was sensational, terrific, awesome, and the entree with tomato cream, a local especiality, a taste you will never forget. Iberian pork and the beef, marvelous.

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"We've never been dissapointed; they always manage to produce really good flavours in an imaginative take on meditarranean cooking. We love it".

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"It's a really nice place with innovative dishes that you'll want to try them all for their suggesting names and won't deceive you with their flavours. They succeed to merge the traditional mediterranean cuisine with not so common ingredients".

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"Great food, great place, great concept. Modern and innovative, but at the same time non-pretentious cuisine using traditional Mediterranean ingredients, but giving them a whole new life".

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"You could tell that this was not cooking by numbers, but a real statement of affection for fresh and high quality food, at a very reasonable price. Behind the jolly and relaxed manner, Refugio conveys a seriousness about how it views the food it presents and the traditions that lie behind it – treating them with respectful playfulness".

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"This little charming place impressed us with the warm approach and innovative cooking. The dinner was amazingly tasteful. Lovely cozy atmosphere, so different from the packed touristic places".

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"We really enjoyed dinner here. The menu was interesting, innovative and good value. The food delivered on the promises. Even the music selection was cool".