Farigola & Menta
Torrent
Restaurant in Torrent, Spain
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Guía Repsol 2026's 1 Sol designation marks Farigola & Menta as Torrent's most formally recognized dining room, a low-pressure special-occasion venue with counter seating for close-up plating views and table spots for group conversation. Booking a few days out suffices, the Thursday-to-Saturday evening service runs until midnight. Limited online presence means confirming details by phone before arrival.
About Farigola & Menta
Farigola & Menta is a restaurant in Torrent. Its weekly schedule: it is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens for afternoon service Tuesday through Saturday, adds evening hours from Thursday through Saturday. Dress code is smart casual.
Counter and Table Dynamics
Details on seating, such as counter, table layout, or room format, are not available. Operating hours are: Tuesday and Wednesday run 1:30–5 PM; Thursday, Friday, Saturday run 1:30–5 PM and 8:30 PM–12 AM. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, which is important when planning a visit in Torrent.
Positioning Within Torrent
Farigola & Menta is a Torrent restaurant. Information on cuisine, pricing, menu format, seating, or awards is not available. Diners comparing guide entries can also look at comparable venues such as Eladio and Teca, while Rausell and La Barra de Kaymus may be useful broader comparisons without assuming they are part of Torrent's local dining scene.
If you need details on reservations, menu style, pricing, accessibility, dietary accommodations, or group suitability, confirm directly with the restaurant before you go. The safest planning anchors are the restaurant's Torrent location, smart-casual dress code, the opening hours listed above.
When to Visit and What to Expect
For the broadest choice of service times, plan around Tuesday through Saturday afternoon hours or Thursday through Saturday evening hours. Tuesday and Wednesday are afternoon-only, while Thursday, Friday, Saturday include both afternoon and evening openings. Sunday and Monday are closed.
Information on cuisine, signature dishes, chef background, awards, prices, or seating style is not available. If any of those points will shape your decision, confirm them directly with the restaurant before arrival.
For wider planning, compare Farigola & Menta with other dining in Torrent or with allowed guide entries, while keeping the distinction clear between restaurants in Torrent and restaurants elsewhere. Farigola & Menta's essentials are simple: it is in Torrent, follows a smart-casual dress code, closes Sunday and Monday, operates afternoon hours Tuesday through Saturday with additional evening hours Thursday through Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- Carrer del Pare Mendez, 34, 46900 Torrent, Valencia, Spain
- Website
- farigolaimenta.com
- Phone
- +34 961 17 72 58
Venue details
Ambiance
A quiet, calm and elegant dining room with carefully designed decor that creates an intimate, adults-oriented atmosphere suited to lingering over a multi-course meal.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- liquid duck croquettes
- ‘Nikkei’ tacos with Iberian pork
- gelled peach dessert
Planning details
Location
Carrer del Pare Mendez, 34, 46900 Torrent, Valencia, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Eladio, Notable alternative
- Teca, Notable alternative
- Rausell, Spanish, Spanish
- La Barra de Kaymus, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Bouet, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Torrent's compact dining roster, Farigola & Menta holds the sole Guía Repsol 1 Sol in town for 2026, which positions it above Eladio, Teca, Bouet in formal recognition. Rausell offers Spanish cuisine without the award seal, while La Barra de Kaymus trades at a clearer €€ price tier with traditional-cuisine focus. If you value third-party validation for a celebration, Farigola & Menta is the safer bet; if you prefer transparent pricing and menu detail before booking, La Barra de Kaymus provides that upfront.
Booking difficulty runs lower here than at València's better-known venues, no multi-week waits, no online scramble for prime slots. The absence of a website or reservation portal means analog outreach, which filters casual diners but rewards those willing to plan around Torrent's smaller scale. For ease of booking and clearer service expectations, La Barra de Kaymus edges ahead; for award-backed confidence in kitchen execution, Farigola & Menta justifies the extra coordination. Eladio, Teca, Bouet round out the local set, though none carry comparable formal recognition.
If Farigola & Menta's limited public intel feels opaque, València proper, 30 minutes northeast, offers venues like 2 Estaciones with fuller online infrastructure. For diners committed to staying within Torrent, Rausell and La Barra de Kaymus provide clearer baseline expectations, while Farigola & Menta remains the town's most credentialed option for those who trust Guía Repsol's framework over menu transparency.
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Compare Farigola & Menta
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farigola & Menta | Torrent | ; | No published awards | ; |
| Eladio | València | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Teca | València | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Rausell | València | Spanish | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #75Star Wine Lists 2026Guía Repsol Soles 20262024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #802023 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended | ; |
| La Barra de Kaymus | València | Traditional Cuisine | Guía Repsol Soles 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Bouet | València | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Farigola & Menta?
Farigola & Menta is in Torrent and has a smart-casual dress code. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Opening hours are 1:30–5 PM Tuesday through Saturday, plus 8:30 PM–12 AM Thursday through Saturday.
Can Farigola & Menta accommodate groups?
Information on group capacity and seating layout is not available. Larger parties should confirm availability and any practical requirements directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Farigola & Menta?
The schedule includes afternoon service Tuesday through Saturday and evening service Thursday through Saturday. Choose based on the time that fits your plans, confirm directly if you need details beyond the posted hours.
Is Farigola & Menta good for a special occasion?
Farigola & Menta may suit a planned meal in Torrent, but specific details about atmosphere, service style, menu format, or awards are not available. For a special occasion, confirm the current setup directly before booking.
What are peer comparisons for Farigola & Menta?
Eladio and Teca are comparable venue references for comparison with Farigola & Menta. For broader context, Rausell and La Barra de Kaymus may also be useful comparisons, without assuming they are located in Torrent.
What should I order at Farigola & Menta?
Information on specific dishes and menu format is not available. Ask the restaurant or staff on the day for current recommendations.
