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    Star Wine List 2026

    Ca' Pepico

    Roca, Meliana, València

    Restaurant in València, Spain

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    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Ca' Pepico works when the meal is being chosen around wine rather than a clearly published cuisine or chef-led format. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 is the main trust signal, making it stronger for small, wine-minded lunches than for large groups or first-timers who want a predictable València dining brief.

    About Ca' Pepico

    Ca' Pepico in València is a planning-friendly option for diners who factor wine recognition into their choices: it keeps mostly midday hours, has a casual dress code, has Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Details such as cuisine, menu format, chef, pricing, dietary accommodations should be checked directly before booking.

    The schedule is limited and should shape the plan. Ca' Pepico opens Monday through Thursday from 1:30–3:30 PM, Friday from 1:30–3 PM, Saturday from 1:30–3:30 PM, is closed Sunday. The only dinner window is Friday from 9–10:30 PM.

    Book for the wine recognition, not for a fully mapped menu

    The clearest signal is the 2026 Star Wine List recognition. That is enough to put Ca' Pepico on a shortlist for diners who care about wine recognition, but it should not be stretched into claims about a specific cellar style, pairing format, cuisine, tasting menu, or service model.

    For planners, the practical approach is to treat Ca' Pepico as a València option with limited service windows and a wine-list credential. If the group needs detailed information on dishes, allergies, prices, or dining format before deciding, check the venue's official channels before committing.

    Plan around the València hours

    Because the opening times are narrow, Ca' Pepico works better as a planned meal than as a flexible drop-in. The casual dress code keeps the preparation simple, while the schedule makes timing important.

    For a wider dining itinerary, compare Ca' Pepico with other named options according to your priorities. Consider Barraca Toni Montoliu, Brasserie Sorolla, Casa Carmela, Mengem, or Napicol if you are still choosing among dining possibilities. Ca' Pepico stands out most clearly when Star Wine List recognition and the available hours match what you want from the meal.

    The takeThis is a spot for people who value authentic Valencian rice and seafood and don’t mind travelling slightly outside the city for it. Located ten minutes north of Valencia by cab and reachable on foot via a roughly ninety-minute coastal walk, Ca' Pepico suits diners who want a clear connection between land, kitchen and table — regulars, visitors chasing regional cooking, and anyone seeking the kind of village-rooted authority you rarely find in the city. The setting and menu reward patience and an appreciation for local culinary tradition.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextValència, Spain

    Planning details

    Location
    C. Mediterráneo, 1, 46133 Roca, Valencia, Spain
    Website
    capepico.com
    Phone
    +34 961 49 13 46
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Ca' Pepico reads like a village institution — the kind of place that grew from its surroundings rather than from a chef’s brand. It sits in Meliana amid the irrigated fields and coastal approaches that define Horta Nord, and the writing emphasises continuity with older Valencian patterns of rice and seafood cooking. The tone is unpretentious and focused: this is serious regional food served where the ingredients and traditions live. Regulars treat the address as the point, and the sense of place is stronger than any attempt at urban gloss, producing a quietly scenic, grounded dining experience.

    Best For

    This is a spot for people who value authentic Valencian rice and seafood and don’t mind travelling slightly outside the city for it. Located ten minutes north of Valencia by cab and reachable on foot via a roughly ninety-minute coastal walk, Ca' Pepico suits diners who want a clear connection between land, kitchen and table — regulars, visitors chasing regional cooking, and anyone seeking the kind of village-rooted authority you rarely find in the city. The setting and menu reward patience and an appreciation for local culinary tradition.

    Ordering Tips

    The menu centers on rice and seafood, so prioritise those preparations when you visit. Signature items called out include Paella Valenciana, Arroz Senyoret and the Carabineros rice — these illustrate the restaurant’s focus on classic Valencian rice cooking — while Cod Croquettes and Squid with Baby Beans are examples of the seafood-led starters to look for. Given the emphasis in the description on serious rice and coastal ingredients, opt for the rice specialties to get the clearest sense of what the house does best.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Light and bright interior with white tablecloths and pristine napkins, decorated with traditional agricultural implements and Valencian tiles, creating a warm and welcoming rustic-elegant atmosphere.

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    Vibe

    RusticCozyClassic

    Best For

    Date NightGroup DiningFamily

    Experience

    CourtyardGardenHistoric Building

    Sourcing

    Farm to TableLocal Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Paella Valenciana
    • Arroz Senyoret
    • Cod Croquettes
    • Carabineros Rice
    • Squid with Baby Beans
    Planning details

    Location

    C. Mediterráneo, 1, 46133 Roca, Valencia, Spain · Directions

    +34 961 49 13 46

    capepico.com

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Where to Book If This Does Not Fit

    For a clearer rice-dish brief, book Napicol. It is the easier recommendation when value and format matter more than wine depth.

    For a paella-first meal, choose Casa Carmela. It is the stronger fit for first-time visitors who want a recognisable València order rather than a wine-led lunch.

    Restaurant context

    How It Compares

    Choose Ca' Pepico when wine depth is the deciding factor. Against Napicol, which is the clearer €€ rice-dish option, Ca' Pepico is less category-obvious but stronger for diners who want the bottle choice to drive the meal. Napicol is the safer value call for a classic rice brief; Ca' Pepico is the better fit for a small lunch where wine matters more than format certainty.

    Casa Carmela is the cleaner pick for paella-focused visitors, especially when the group wants a recognisable València meal. Barraca Toni Montoliu also reads as more occasion-specific for a local-style outing. Ca' Pepico works better for repeat diners who have already done the obvious rice or paella meal and want a quieter, wine-led choice.

    If availability or logistics are the main concern, compare it with Mengem and Brasserie Sorolla. Those are better cross-shops when the brief is general dining rather than wine focus. For ambience, Ca' Pepico is the more intentional pick; for a broader group with mixed expectations, the safer move is to book the venue with the clearest format.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Ca' Pepico good for solo dining?

    Solo diners should plan around the mostly midday schedule, with one Friday dinner window, the venue's Star Wine List recognition in 2026.

    Does Ca' Pepico handle dietary restrictions?
    Is lunch or dinner better at Ca' Pepico?

    Midday hours are available on more days. Ca' Pepico opens Monday to Thursday from 1:30–3:30 PM, Friday from 1:30–3 PM, Saturday from 1:30–3:30 PM. Dinner service is Friday from 9–10:30 PM, Sunday is closed.

    Is Ca' Pepico good for a special occasion?

    For a special occasion, plan around the limited schedule, casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. For details such as menu, pricing, or accommodations, confirm directly with the venue.

    What are alternatives to Ca' Pepico in València?

    Other named options to consider include Napicol, Casa Carmela, Barraca Toni Montoliu, Mengem, Brasserie Sorolla. Ca' Pepico is the clearer fit when its limited hours and Star Wine List recognition match your priorities.

    What should a first-timer know about Ca' Pepico?

    Plan around the hours. Service runs Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 1:30–3:30 PM, Friday from 1:30–3 PM and 9–10:30 PM, Sunday is closed. The dress code is casual.