Vegan
Organic
Buffet
Beer/Wine
Asian
Spanish
NOTE: Requires registration to visit and tourists may not be welcome. Gastronomic cultural association. Food is vegan, with a two dish menu which includes spring water, bread and dessert for lunch, and dishes for sharing at dinner. You decide how much to pay, as there is no set price. Has table-top games. Registration is free - new visitors contact ahead to confirm opening and membership details. Reported open February 2024. Open Mon-Sun 21:00-00:00, Tue-Sat 14:00-16:30, Sun 14:00-17:00.
87 Reviews
First Review by lizipfe
Rociortega
Points +736
Calidad brutal y sitio perfecto - Edit
Hacía mucho que quería venir y no me defraudó. Me encanta el local y cómo lo tienen montado..hay un menú diario que cambia cada día y no eliges. Lo que hay es lo que comes y pagas la voluntad. No hay precio. Yo comí un paté de lentejas, una crema de puerro y manzana, arroz al horno y cheesecake. Cada plato más bueno que el anterior. Sin duda alguna es para ir cada vez que vaya a Valencia.
Read moreSe permite la entrada con perros.
El personal es muy amable y simpático.
Pros: Todo vegano, Admiten perros, Está todo buenísimo
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LisaSpykers
Points +9674
Very tasty food - Edit
The food was packed with flavors and very enjoyable, from the seed dip, to the creamy pasta, to the tiramisu cake. Could've been a bit lighter on the olive oil though -- there was a lot on our food. Love the concept of the place and the drinks are really cheap too. Would love to go again!
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veganhat
Points +2277
A must-do in Valencia - Edit
It was my best surprise during my stay in Valencia. The atmosphere is very chill. As this place is very popular, it's recommended to book in advance.
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LeFunks
Points +8929
Unique experiencie - Edit
We didn't read the details of its entry in the HappyCow app, so we were expecting a regular vegan restaurant and it turned out it wasn't anything like that. Dishes being served are a total surprise to the customers, so you just sit and wait for the food to arrive to the table. What we had for dinner was really tasty but in my opinion servings were a little scarce. It's a openly feminist/LGBTIQ+/antispeciesist place, which is totally awesome to me but may make others unconfortable. On the cons side, it was one of the hottest summer nights of 2021 when we went there and unfortunatley there is no A.C., just a few fans operating, which were clearly not enough to have a pleasant dinner.
Read morePros: tasty dishes, you decide how much to pay, anarquist/queer atmosphere
Cons: servings were a bit scarce, no AC
AdelaTorre
The point about scarcity on servings, it's about not wasting food. As long as you pay what you desire, you also can ask for seconds as many times as you like. It's better to ask for more than waste your rests to the trash, don't you think? And yes... it's hot in there in summer. Enjoy!
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JoyceVrenken
Points +86
Nice - Edit
Very good food! We had a.o. gazpacho, a pasta and some kind of mango mousse for dinner. Also very cool vibes in the restaurant. Service was quick, sometimes a bit too quick (we hadn't finished the dish before the next came lol) but that was okay because we were very hungry. Kitchen opens at 21h btw! Not 20h.
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Noema
Points +55
Simplemente impresionante - Edit
Sitio alternativo y medio punki que me encanta. Se paga la voluntad. Es menú cerrado. La paella de verduras de los domingo es de las mejores que he probado nunca. Es de repetir.
Read morePros: Rico y vegano
Cons: No hay nada malo en este lugar
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MatthijsGerms
Points +237
Perfect basic ingredient dishes - Edit
Very cool pay-what-you-like concept with self service elements. Food menu depends on the day, and you cannot choose. Ingredients locally sourced. The meals are very delicious due to the simplicity. High usage of nice vegetables.
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JuditLlorca
Points +16
Este sitio es mi favorito - Edit
Es menu cerrado pero todo lo que hacen esta siempre riquísimo, sobre todo todos los hummus. Y ademas das la voluntad.
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SilviaSF
Points +214
Un lugar totalmente libre y abierto - Edit
Siempre digo que antes de ir a La Mandrágora tienes que saber lo que te vas a encontrar. Se trata de una cooperativa, por lo que tiene un carácter bastante informal. Es un espacio muy político (supongo que puede resultar molesto a quienes no concuerden con sus ideales, pero no es mi caso, y de todas maneras, las ideas de esta cooperativa son tan evidentes y están tan a la vista, que seguro que las personas a las que no guste saldrán corriendo nada más entrar 😂), lleno de carteles y consignas reivindicativas. Tienen un menú diario y no sirven nada más durante el día. Su estilo es de autoservicio, tienen los cubiertos, vasos y demás en unas mesitas y tú mismo te los sirves. La comida es muy variada y muy buena, es todo vegano, y pagas a voluntad (esto quiere decir que pagas según lo que te ha parecido el servicio en general) todo excepto la bebida.
Read moreA mi parecer, La Mandrágora tiene grandes puntos a favor: tiene una mini biblioteca donde cualquiera puede dar sus libros, y también se utiliza como un espacio cultural para reuniones y encuentros.
Tiene un único baño unisex (es un lugar también muy comprometido con los derechos LGTBI , además de con el feminismo, antirracismo y por supuesto antiespecismo).
En el caso de personas que no pueden permitirse pagar una comida, pueden hablar con los del local y se les servirá de manera totalmente gratuita y desinteresada, como una especie de comedor social.
Es un lugar muy abierto donde cada uno puede ser como quiera, se respira la libertad y el distendimiento en el aire.
Pros: Comida deliciosa, Camarer@s muy agradables, Gran ambiente, muy abierto y liberal
Cons: A veces está un poco sucio y descuidado, pero al ser casi una comuna es inevitable
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MarinaJJ
Points +35
Gran iniciativa - Edit
Gente emprendedora y buena comida
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Gosiaradosia
Points +330
A pleasant journey - Edit
This place reminds of home. It’s great for a dinner with friends and/or family (actually when we were there we saw two multi generational families!) The staff is super friendly although they don’t speak english well. The menu is always a healthy and tasty surprise.
Read moreI also confirm the praiseworthy policy that you pay as much as you find appropriate, so it is welcoming absolutely everyone, no matter their material status.
Love this place ❤️
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filippodibari
Points +1870
Good vibe. Good food - Edit
Super excellent service, food taste, and atmosphere.
Read morePros: Cozy and quick service
Cons: Limited choice
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GiulioQuaglia
Points +50
Associazione culturale vegana - Edit
Esperienza unica, più che un ristorante è una famiglia, c'è solo il menù fisso e il prezzo del pasto lo scegli tu sotto forma di donazione, da provare.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
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KatherineMichelle
Points +44
Veganism and social justice - Edit
We were able to get in without a reservation on a Wednesday shortly after they opened. Around 10pm things really picked up, so we got there just in time. The food was excellent: simple, but tasty. We got five courses including desert which was more than I was expecting. Staff were friendly and spoke some English (far better than my Spanish). You’ll find social justice promoting stickers and posters about, which I appreciated.
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ToroDelRey
Points +49
Star society - Edit
We wish there were more of these globally. Good wholesome food from more a society than a restaurant.
Read moreYou eat what they’re cooking that day, which was delicious. You pay how much you think that meal was worth.
Pros: Relaxed environment , Quality food, Reasonably priced
Cons: We didn’t go here first
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anitac0sta
Points +362
Perfect place 💚 - Edit
I loved the concept and I was very glad to see it was full and it always has many people.
Read moreThere should be more places like this.
The food was amazing
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EileenEs
Points +394
One of our local favorites - Edit
You never know what you'll be served at this fun and funky vegan dinner club.
Read moreMake sure you register yourself and call ahead for a reservation.
Pros: The food is delicious and all you can eat, Pay what you can afford, Fresh and inventive flavor combos
Cons: Set menu so you eat what is prepared, Desserts are not at same quality as savory foods
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frankensteinsmonster
Points +1810
Lx Mandragora! - Edit
Muy cool. FM le gusta la vibe (excelente ver las signas nos recordando preguntar por los pronombres preferidos de lxs camarerxs), la comida fue sencilla pero deliciosa y rapida tambien.
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Pros: Atmósfero, La salsa de cebolla!
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JaimeMarrón
Points +26
Delicious vegan food - Edit
La Mandrágora is one of Valencia's understated gems. The food is exquisite, gorgeously presented, simple and full of flavour. There is no ostentatious ceremony, just friendly staff, chilled music, good red wine and great food! Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Relaxed atmosphere, Friendly staff, Excellent value, healthy food
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A_sun
Points +32
Mi lugar favorito. - Edit
La comida siempre es maravillosa, saludable y original. La gente encantadora, el mejor sitio para comer vegano en Valencia.
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IvanDespues
Points +13
One of my favourite places to eat in Valencia! - Edit
One of my favourite places to go. Great foot and gre
Read morePros: Great food, You can repeat a dish , You pay for the service what you think is fair
Cons: You don’t know the menu until you are there
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markjesse
Points +106
An adventure - Edit
This place was the best place that we had eaten in Valencia. Do not be fooled by its exterior . This isn’t a fancy over priced restaurant , it’s an adventure from the moment you enter . There’s no menu , the food just keeps coming , five courses . At the end you are presented with a box that you put what you think the meal was worth , we paid 40 for the two of us as it was amazing and fresh
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Don’t be fooled by what it looks like
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PauloQuaresma
Points +107
The Best! - Edit
This place is the best place we found in Valencia. The concept makes the difference, there should be more places like this in the world!
Read moreIt's an association that serves a fixed menu. We had a 4 course meal (drinks excluded) and at the end you choose how much you want to pay.
We were a group of 4 people, they served us plates to share and at the end asked if we wanted to repeat any of the dishes.
Gracias!
Pros: choose how much you pay, fixed menu, alternative atmosphere
Cons: nothing!
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DavidArgüelles
Points +58
Veganismo real - Edit
Comer en la Mandrágora es no calentarte la cabeza en leer una carta que más que carta parece una novela. Su encanto reside en no tener ni idea de lo que vas a comer pero con mucha probabilidad te va a gustar porque saben lo que se hacen. Y por último, de los pocos restaurantes que no extienden la falsa idea de que comer vegano es carísimo.
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rosanavidal
Points +20
wonderful place - Edit
This place is fantastic! The owner/chef prepares the daily meal which today consisted of hummus, savory pastries, a vegan kebab, and two hearty servings of dessert cake - chocolate cake and peach cake. Endless water as well. Lovely. Grateful to the mastermind(s) for bringing this to life.
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justcallmeeej
Points +77
Unique Dining Experience - Edit
Vegan menu where you pay what you like. The day I visited I had salad, water, a massive seitan and onion bocadillo, chips and a banana and strawberry cake for pudding. A different approach than most restaurants.
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IonaLinford
Points +39
Great food - Edit
Really cool atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was really yummy and it is such a bonus getting to decide how much you think it's worth!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Cool vibe, Friendly staff
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