Pago de Tharsys

This attractive restaurant occupying a chalet-style property by the main road is one of the best dining options in the Utiel-Requena area in Valencia province. Here, the family in charge, with Julio manning the stoves and partner Águeda and their daughter at the helm in the dining room, focuses on traditional cooking based around quality ingredients and simple yet impressively prepared dishes, with an emphasis on Spanish and local recipes. Standout options include hearty dishes such as the rice-based “arroz al senyoret” and lobster paella, but it’s also possible to order smaller plates such as