Think of Valencia and pictures of cathedrals and museums spring to mind; but it's more than just that, there are beautiful beaches, a vibrant nightlife, well-developed tourist infrastructure and excellent food. Talking of food, it may not be another London or New York but there's enough choice to leave diners fascinated, and places like Sargantana deserve special mention for creating a warm bistro like environment for quiet enjoyment of food and wine in good company.

The menu remains true to its regional roots featuring foie gras, duck ham and rocket, green gazpacho and warm goat cheese crudités. A great deal of innovation is manifest in dishes like beef carpaccio with parmesan juice and sepia black rice and asparagus; desserts such as crème Catalana help you sign off in style.

Wine is taken seriously in Sargantana as they play host to several wine tasting events and the drinks list unearths some value for money Spanish gems.