Focattina — Restaurant in Valencia

After my hubby and I passed by this non-descript place multiple times, we decided to get in and support our local biz. Focattina is a sandwich (bocadillo) place, Italian style. The place has pig artwork in various versions: an Elvis pig, a Roman Holiday Pig, a BDSM Pig in pink, a Pig in a suit and tie, etc. Hip.

My hubby ordered “San Matteo” – with roasted eggplant, provolone cheese, roasted tomatoes, and pesto. I ordered the “Carbonara” – lumps of guanciale on parmesan flakes, on a bed spoonful of carbonara cream. I saw it slathered on the ciabatta bread.

This well-trained lady wrapped these sandwiches well and placed them in a panini grill. Afterwards, cut the sandwiches in half, placed it in a brown wrapper, and sealed it with a sticker. I say, it was gift-wrapped!

We brought these bocadillos to devour and it was heavenly. I can only have half of it because I would crash if I ate the whole thing. I highly...

Small sandwich shop with great choices and good quality ingredients. The sandwich tasted fresh and the owner also allows you to customize if you need to change anything. This is more of a takeout place so no seating if you are looking for a relaxed lunch. However it’s a perfect spot to pick something up in between seeing the monuments in the old town. The owner was very friendly.

Highly recommend for a quick grab...

What a wonderful gem! Excellent quality sandwiches and yummy focaccia bread. Friendly service and off the beaten path. I only wish there was more seating. Bar seating would be really helpful because the sandwiches are messy! Even if it’s just a table to stand at. Seems a bit of a waste of space without more seating. We will...