Pelayo Gastro Trinquet

Pelayo Gastro Trinquet is a restaurant located in the heart of Valencia, in the lobby of the historic Trinquet de Pelayo, Europe’s oldest indoor sports venue, which opened in 1868. This restaurant blends the rich tradition of Valencian pilota with a modern culinary concept, making it a go-to destination for both fans of this local sport and lovers of fine dining.

Pelayo Gastro Trinquet’s culinary offerings focus on 21st-century Valencian cuisine, featuring appetizers, classic rice dishes, fideuás, and grilled meats and fish. Among its specialties, we recommend the grilled puchero meatball, eggs cracked at the table with sobrasada, duck, boletus, and foie gras rice, and horchata panna cotta. It is also a popular spot to enjoy the traditional Valencian "esmorzaret," offering sandwiches and a lunch menu that includes an appetizer, a drink, and coffee.

The restaurant’s atmosphere is a blend of tradition and modernity, with décor inspired by Valencian pilota. Elements such as a wicker sculpture of a pilotari’s hand and motifs related to the sport dominate the dining room, creating a unique and visually appealing space. The restaurant can get noisy when it’s full, which is often the case given its popularity among the local clientele. Additionally, on Thursday and Saturday afternoons, you can watch Valencian pilota matches, offering a complete dining and sporting experience.

We recommend making a reservation in advance, especially on weekends, due to the large crowds.

If you’d like to enjoy a leisurely meal, choose the later seating times for lunch (3:00 PM) or dinner (10:45 PM) on weekends.

For the full experience, consider visiting the restaurant on Thursday or Saturday afternoons to watch a game of Valencian pilota.