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    Samsha, Restaurant in València
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    Samsha

    València

    Restaurant in València, Spain

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    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Samsha earned a Guía Repsol Sol in 2026 and operates on a focused Thursday-through-Saturday schedule in El Pla del Real. The intimate room and limited service windows suit special occasions and return visits more than first-time València diners chasing headline reservations. Worth booking if you're planning multiple meals across the city and want a quieter, conversation-friendly alternative to busier addresses.

    About Samsha

    Samsha is a València venue with a limited weekly schedule and a smart-casual dress code. For visitors deciding whether to go, the clearest planning point is timing: Samsha opens Thursday and Friday evenings, plus Saturday afternoon and evening.

    What to Order Across Multiple Visits

    Rather than targeting a specific signature dish, ask the venue what is currently being served and whether any menu format applies. If you are planning more than one visit, use the first visit to understand the structure before deciding whether a return makes sense.

    The opening times are Thursday and Friday from 8:30 PM to midnight, and Saturday from 2–6 PM and 8:30 PM to midnight. Samsha is closed Sunday through Wednesday. The limited schedule makes it sensible to confirm availability in advance, especially if you are comparing it with other plans such as Kaido Sushi Bar.

    How It Fits in València's Dining Landscape

    Samsha can be considered alongside other named options such as Gran Azul, Mala Hierba, and Askua. Make direct comparisons on cuisine, price, menu format, and level of formality; Samsha's dress code is smart casual. If those factors matter, compare current details directly before committing.

    For first-timers planning València dining, Samsha is best approached as a venue that benefits from pre-visit confirmation rather than a spontaneous choice. Pair it with other València dining rooms only after checking practical details, including current menu, price, visit process, and any special requirements.

    Quick reference: Thursday–Friday evenings 8:30 PM–midnight; Saturday 2–6 PM and 8:30 PM–midnight; closed Sunday through Wednesday. Location: València. Dress code: smart casual.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Plaça del Periodista Ros Belda, 4, El Pla del Real, 46021 València, Valencia, Spain
    Website
    samsha.es
    Phone
    +34 963 89 19 02
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A very modern, slightly futuristic room with bold design surfaces, theatrical plating and lighting that creates an energetic, buzzy atmosphere when full, but can feel more intimate and quiet when less crowded.

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    Vibe

    ModernTrendyWhimsical

    Best For

    Date NightCelebrationSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    Design DestinationStandalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small
    Menu Format
    Tasting menu, Set menu
    Dietary
    Gluten-free options

    Signature Dishes

    • Octopus with salmorejo sauces and vegetables
    • Meagre (corvina) with seaweed and seaweed foam
    • Guinea fowl with pineapple and hops ‘mock jus’
    • Yoghurt ice cream in raspberry wrap with kataifi and lychee soup
    • Chocolate dessert with hazelnut gianduja and chocolate ‘rocks’
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    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Plaça del Periodista Ros Belda, 4, El Pla del Real, 46021 València, Valencia, Spain
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    Location

    Plaça del Periodista Ros Belda, 4, El Pla del Real, 46021 València, Valencia, Spain · Directions

    +34 963 89 19 02

    samsha.es

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Mala Hierba, Notable alternative
    • Gran Azul, Traditional Cuisine, €€
    • Kaido Sushi Bar, Japanese, €€€€
    • Kaido, Notable alternative
    • Askua, Asador - Steak, Asador - Steak
    Restaurant context

    Samsha occupies a middle tier in València's fine-dining landscape: more formal than Gran Azul (€€, traditional) but less vertically ambitious than Kaido Sushi Bar (€€€€, Japanese omakase). If you're after value and ease of booking, Gran Azul delivers traditional technique at a lower price point and broader hours. If you're willing to spend significantly more for a high-stakes, single-visit experience, Kaido Sushi Bar offers the counter intensity and precision that justify the premium. Samsha fits between: formal enough for a celebration, but built for guests who plan to return rather than those seeking a one-time splurge.

    Mala Hierba and Askua serve different appetites entirely. Mala Hierba's vegetable-forward menu appeals to diners looking for lighter, ingredient-driven plates without the formality; Askua's asador format is the choice for straightforward grilled meat in a casual setting. Neither competes directly with Samsha's special-occasion positioning, but both offer easier booking and lower commitment if you're testing València's dining scene for the first time.

    For the best balance of quality, booking flexibility, and repeat-visit potential, Samsha edges ahead of Gran Azul but trails Kaido Sushi Bar in ambition. If your itinerary includes only one formal meal, Kaido Sushi Bar or Alma del Temple are stronger single-visit bets. If you're spending a weekend and want a quieter, less pressured second or third reservation, Samsha delivers without the fanfare or difficulty of the city's top-tier addresses.

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    SamshaValència, No published awards,
    Mala HierbaValènciaNo published awards, ,
    Gran AzulValènciaTraditional Cuisine
    2026 Michelin Plate2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
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    Kaido Sushi BarValènciaJapanese
    Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star
    		€€€€
    KaidoValènciaNo published awards, ,
    AskuaValènciaAsador - Steak
    Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #21Guía Repsol Soles 20262025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #132024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #92023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #15
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I eat at the bar at Samsha?

    If bar or counter seating matters, contact Samsha directly before visiting.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Samsha?

    The hours are Thursday and Friday from 8:30 PM to midnight, and Saturday from 2–6 PM and 8:30 PM to midnight. Choose the Saturday afternoon or evening timing based on what suits your plans, and ask whether the menu or service differs by time of day.

    Is Samsha good for a special occasion?

    Samsha has a smart-casual dress code and limited opening hours.

    What should a first-timer know about Samsha?

    Samsha is in València and opens Thursday and Friday evenings, plus Saturday afternoon and evening. It is closed Sunday through Wednesday.