We will be in Valencia for one day on a cruise ship in May. Can anyone recommend a good restaurant to try some of the local rice dishes? Because of a skiing accident, I will have limited mobility so someplace within fairly close proximity of the cruise ship port area would be ideal. Thanks.

Valencia is a fantastic city! I just returned form 4 days/nights there, but unfortunately did not eat in the area of the cruise port. I will be happy to share names of places in other areas, though...

And I am sure that our local expert and resident, Lincasanova, will help you soon..

.Just to clarify, are you asking about lunch? Are you willing to take a short taxi ride?

Thanks so much and glad that you enjoyed Valencia. We have been to Spain before but never to Valencia. I would take any recommendations that you have. Given our departure time, we will only be ashore for lunch. Short cab ride is not a problem.

La Marcelina at Avenida Neptuno 8, Las Arenas Beach, Valencia. Closed on Monday.
http://www.lamarcelina.com/index.php#

Glad you got a recommendation; that area is not far from the port.

There are quite a few restaurants on that stretch.

We really did have an exceptional time in Valencia. It is truly underrated in a tourism sense.

Valencia is among the Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities for 2011. 
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/va...articles/76165

I like L'Estimat .. and my favorite rice is "el senyoret". peeled shrimps in a basic rich fish broth "dry rice".

Bar Aduana has great food and is also nearby. Then if you want to splurge on coffee walk down to Las Arenas 5 star hotel. Will expand more when I get home in the next few days.

Thanks to you all. By the way, I was going to make a separate inquiry about Almeria but if any of you have any insights into sights, restaurants, etc., I would welcome any information. Our ship will be there for one day as well.

Almeria is a mecca for tapas. Recs:
'La Bien Pagá' at Calle Martinez Almagro 6. Atmospheric tavern.
'El Quinto Toro' at Calle Reyes Católicos 6. Speciality: 'patatas a lo pobre'.
'La Bodeguilla del Marqués de Heredia' at Calle Poeta Villaespesa 2. Sidewalk tables.
'Casa Puga' at Calle Jovellanos 7. Vintage tavern.

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