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Guide to the Best Paella Restaurants in Barcelona — Barcelona Food Experience

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I often get the question from visitors of where to find a good paella in Barcelona. It is not easy to find a really good one, especially considering how many restaurants offer them on their menu. I have created this post to help you find the best ones and what mistakes to avoid, and a list of the best paella restaurants in Barcelona in my humble opinion!

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Finding a good paella is not easy. For anyone who is new to Barcelona, here are some rules.

  • It’s difficult, if not impossible, to get a good paella anywhere close to the Ramblas or Sagrada Familia, unless you have a local source who’s named a specific place.

  • Don’t ever go to any place where they have a photo of a paella on a menu outside.

  • Don’t ever go to a place where there’s a guy outside telling you that they have paella.

  • Paella is preferably eaten for lunch, not dinner.

  • Top tip: make sure you book in advance, it can be difficult to score a table without a reservation. 

Also important to remember: paella is just one of the many rice dishes that are worth trying. And you can find both vegetarian and vegan rice dishes. And if you don’t like seafood don’t worry, at a good restaurant that specialises in rice dishes they will have options with meat instead of fish or shellfish.

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This list is obviously completely subjective, everyone have their favorite places for paella and rice dishes. But here are my favorites:

Paella at Palo Cortao, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

Palo Cortao – I love everything about this restaurant. It is located inside the super cool Hotel Brummell, which means this is the perfect excuse to go inside to check it out. They have several seating areas; outside on the terrace, inside the hotel, and on their lovely patio in the back. Their food is an interesting fusion of southern Spanish and local, with cool wines to pair them with. They have a very good rice dish on their menu, and on Fridays they have a great lunch deal that always includes a rice dish, and it’s very much worth it.

Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 174 (Poble Sec).

Arosseria Xativa, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

Arosseria Xátiva – Slightly off the beaten path, this restaurant (it has two locations, one in Gracia and one in Sants) focuses specifically on rices and paella.  There are so many different ones to choose from, so you can be sure there’s something to your liking. They’ve marked the menu for allergies, which is great if you prefer your meal gluten free. Plus you get a proper wooden spoon to eat with, as you should with a paella!

Torrent d’en Vidalet 26 and Borders 35 (Gracia and Sants).

Cruix, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

Cruix – This restaurant is on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list, and it’s not hard to see why. The starters are magnificent (such as oysters in a Gilda sauce), and the main courses are four different rice dishes (one of them is vegan). You can’t go wrong here.

Carrer d’Entença, 57 (Eixample).

Cheriff – Local classic Cheriff has reopened after a major renovation, and is as good as ever. It is open every day.

Carrer Ginebra 15 (Barceloneta).

Can Solé – This restaurant is more than 120 years old, and they make excellent paellas, rices and fideuas. It’s very charming and the food is of great quality. A must visit. Read my review of Can Solé here.

San Carles 4 (Barceloneta).

Paella at Pez Vela, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

Pez Vela – It might be touristy considering the location on the Barceloneta beach, but the food is tasty. I love the rices here. Catch a table on the terrace if you can, and enjoy the views of the beach and the sea.

Paseo del Mare Nostrum 19/21 (Barceloneta).

Abrassame – Up on the top floor of the Las Arenas shopping center you can find this restaurant that uses fresh ingredients and a good grill to make their dishes. Their paella is excellent. Read my review of Abrassame here.

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 373 (Plaça Espanya). 

Terraza Martinez – The views are absolutely beautiful from this restaurant up on the Montjuïc hill, and the food is excellent.

Ctra. de Miramar 38 (Montjuïc).

Filigrana Restaurant, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

Filigrana – I adore this friendly restaurant that uses top notch local ingredients in their kitchen. The staff is very skilled and friendly. Their lunch deal is unbeatable, and they specialize in rice dishes. Read my review here.

Carrer de Tarragona 99, Barcelona (Plaça Espanya).

Can Majó – A family owned business with many years of experience in the Barceloneta. They have a great terrace.  

Almirall Aixada 23 (Barceloneta). 

Camping Mar – The En Compañia de Lobos group has opened this surprising, very casual, and somewhat secret location by the sea. The rice dishes are recommended.

Passeig de Joan de Borbó 103 (Barceloneta).

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Elche – This restaurant opened already in 1959, so they have plenty of experience, and put a lot of effort into making authentic rice dishes. 

Vila i Vilà 71 (Poble Sec). 

Xiringuito Escriba – This is a local’s favourite, right by the beach. The seafood here is also recommendable. 

Avinguda del Litoral 62 (Poblenou).

La Barraca – A more modern take on a paella restaurant, with beautiful views over the sea.  

Passeig Maritim Barceloneta 1 (Barceloneta). 

Al Grano, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

Al Grano – If you’re feeling lazy, and prefer to order a paella or a rice dish at home, then Al Grano is the way to go. We love this concept, where you get the whole paella dish, which you can return or keep if you want to make a paella at home. They have many different rice dishes to choose from, and they are very, very good.

La Mar Salada – It is not always easy to find good restaurants in this part of the city, but this place nails it with their good, fresh. ingredients.

Joan de Borbó 58-59 (Barceloneta). 

7 Portes – This restaurant is quite a classic in Barcelona and is rather popular with tourists, but it is worth a visit. They have good private rooms here, perfect for groups. Many a famous person has visited this restaurant.

Pg Isabel II 14 (Barceloneta).

Hostal de Cabrils, Barcelona. Photo © Barcelona Food Experience.

Outside Barcelona – There are numerous fantastic options for paella and rice dishes outside Barcelona, but I want to highlight the lovely gastro town of Cabrils (30 minutes from BCN). A good option for paella and rice dishes here are beautiful L’Hort and Hostal de Cabrils.

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Best Paella in Barcelona | 16 Brilliant Must-Try Restaurants

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Looking for the absolute best paella in Barcelona? You’re in luck. Eat as the locals do at these must-try restaurants

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Eating paella in Spain is a rite of passage. It is one of those things you simply have to do, like drinking Guinness in Dublin or eating pizza in Naples. Yes, there is a cliched element to it, but forget your cynicism and dig in. We all need more delicious food in our lives, and the best paella in Barcelona is just about as dictionary definition ‘delicious’ as it gets.

Paella has its origins in Valencia (a simple day trip down the coast), but you’ll find plenty of options in Barcelona if you’re looking to sample this most traditional of dishes. Of course, the people of Barcelona will argue that their rice dishes (found on menus as arròs, not paella) are better than the others, but we’ll let you be the judge of that.

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1. Elche

  • Restaurants
  • Seafood
  • El Poble-sec

  • price 3 of 4

Pioneers in Barcelona in the import of Valencian cuisine, Elche’s star dish is their black rice with squid and artichokes, bursting with sea delights, vegetables so fresh you can actually distinguish each one, and perfectly cut and cooked squid. The secret behind their very popular rice dishes is a base of Bayo Extra from the Ebro Delta, a hybrid between long-grain and bomba varieties that’s consistently flawless in texture and taste.

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2. Martínez

  • Restaurants

If you’re visiting Montjuïc when hunger strikes, you will find open-air eateries for all tastes and budgets. But your best choice is Martínez when you want rice dishes done right (plus views!). This might be just the type of spot you’re picturing when you think of dining in Barcelona: a hip and informal restaurant where you can get quality fish and meats cooked over quebracho charcoal, seafood-based cuisine, oysters and fantastic rice dishes. Do not miss the €52 set menu for two (vermouth with tapas, salad, wines, one of the rice dishes on the menu, plus dessert).

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3. La Mar Salada

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 3 of 4

If what you’re craving is an authentic paella or rice dish in Barceloneta, this is the spot. Not only do they make some of the best in the city, but La Mar Salada also happens to be one of the top seafood restaurants in Barcelona. And it doesn’t get any fresher, as every morning they head out to reel in fresh fish to serve the same day. Their creative and respectful treatment of the products they use shows in their spectacular stews and paellas. We can especially recommend the ‘de senyoret’ rice with the catch of the day, and the black rice with cuttlefish and artichokes. Leave room for dessert here!

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4. 7 Portes

  • Restaurants
  • Spanish
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 3 of 4

At 7 Portes they do a lot of things, all of them good, but some will be remembered with a special sentiment – try the amazing cod fritters that will still be tingling your taste buds between courses. When you’re ready for your paella, you have plenty of delectable options, but it might help you choose if you know that more than 70 percent of the clientele order their fantastic paella Parellada. The delectable rice comes with monkfish, mussels, squid, lobster, minced pork, ‘botifarra’ sausage and rabbit. You can also order a seafood-only version, and in both cases, all the seafood is peeled to save you the work and let you get tucked straight into the pleasure.

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5. Can Ros

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 2 of 4

Can Ros is another reason to head to Barceloneta for a meal, with its affordable set lunch menu and the à la carte menu boasting a special section for rice dishes, where you’ll find an outstanding rice with ‘capipota’ (calf’s head and foot) and prawns, and a melt-in-your-mouth rice with lobster. The black rice with cuttlefish and artichokes – artichokes are a good litmus test – was everything we’d hoped for and more. To whet our appetite we ordered squid croquettes, which arrived fried to perfection, resting on a lovely cushion of alioli (garlic mayonnaise) and tomato sauce. Simplicity, just what we were after.

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6. L’Estupendu

  • Restaurants
  • Spanish
  • Beyond Barcelona

  • price 2 of 4

The old baths at the train station in Badalona were remodelled with exquisite taste to house L’Estupendu, a restaurant with the flavour of Mediterranean that manages to avoid clichés. So the space has reeled us in, but what about the food? Rest assured the rice-based menu can satisfy even the most demanding of palates. In addition to classic seafood rice dishes and traditional options that are more difficult to find these days, such as rice with vegetables and cod, the menu boasts standout items like the creamy rice with mantis shrimp and octopus that will make your day. Take your time and enjoy the experience.

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7. Barraca

  • Restaurants
  • Seafood
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 2 of 4

Barraca is a restaurant that cooks up classic rice dishes made with a modern and gourmet touch. The menu boasts six rice specialities that won’t steer you wrong, including standouts with artichokes, squid and sausage (dry, light, very tasty) or a more filling paella with perfect rice and fish fillet, or the black rice casserole. Also popular are the rice with octopus, and the vegan one. Quintessential Barceloneta starters include croquettes, cod fritters and great seafood. Views of the sea and of Passeig Marítim are impressive, and most of the products are organic and local.

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8. CruiX

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • La Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample

  • price 2 of 4

Valencian chef Miguel Pardo is in charge of this high-quality eatery where you can get imaginative tapas as well as rice dishes that are so gorgeous you’ll want to eat them right out of the pan. We can definitely recommend the baby squid black rice with alioli mousse, and there’s even a vegan rice dish for your friends who aren’t up for eating meat or seafood. If it’s a bit of everything you’re after, the tasting menu features five tapas, a rice dish to share and dessert for around €35

 

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 Arrosseria Xàtiva

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • Les Corts

  • price 2 of 4

Located in a former textile factory in the Les Corts district (and two other locations about town), Arrosseria Xàtiva offers no fewer than 24 different rice dishes. And you can eat them straight from the pan with a wooden spoon. They also do take-away dishes. Try the ‘passejat’ (literally, ‘walked’) rice, with a recipe that dates back to the 15th century. It got its name from when women used to carry it to be cooked in the community oven, and it’s out of this world, with chickpeas, chicken, and pig’s ear, presided over by a ‘morcilla’ blood sausage with diced onion.

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10. El Noi d’Alcoi

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • Sarrià

  • price 3 of 4

We’re always happy to welcome another rice or paella restaurant to Barcelona, as they can only add to the great culinary panorama here; that is, as long as they’re done right. And El Noi d’Alcoi is just such a place. The name translates to ‘The Boy from Alcoi’, the latter a town in Valencia, which as we all know is the centre of the paella universe. Chef Oscar Juan cooks up bold paellas, brothy rice, and fantastic fideuàs (all are created for a minimum of two diners, so bring a friend). For dessert, try the ‘mel i mató’ (mató cheese with honey) for a classic finish.

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11. Cheriff

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 2 of 4

Cheriff is one of those restaurants that strives to have some of the best paellas in Barcelona. We can’t say it’s No. 1, but it’s definitely made our list. And you will find loads of fans who will say they make the best paellas in the city. Their fish paellas will find a fond place to live in your memory, and if you want to really treat yourself, get the lobster rice stew.

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12. Envalira

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • Gràcia

  • price 2 of 4

Envalira is in the heart of Gràcia, proving you don’t have to fight the Barceloneta crowds for a great paella or rice dish. Don’t turn your nose up at the lack of decor, because here they’ve got more important things to think about, like their seafood paella, black rice, and Milanesa rice that you’ll be dreaming about for weeks to come. Be sure to find out what’s in season as you won’t want to skip the wild mushrooms (‘rovellons’), and save room for dessert with the likes of tiramisu ice cream or fresh figs served with fresh cream and chocolate sauce.

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13. Can Solé

  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 3 of 4

Can Solé, a classic in Barceloneta, has been around for more than 110 years. In 1994 Josep Maria García acquired the restaurant from the Homs family (who had run it as a fishermen’s tavern) because he couldn’t let a restaurant like this be lost. García has kept the restaurant running along the same lines and he’s earned a deserved reputation for making the best stewy rice dishes in the city, served up in sizeable portions, like the lobster one or the one with sea urchin and scallops – an extraordinary example of creamy seafood goodness.

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14. Can Ramonet

  • Restaurants
  • Seafood
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 3 of 4

This quaint space in Barceloneta with two quiet terraces is mostly overlooked by tourists, and consequently suffers none of the drop in standards of some of the paella joints on the seafront. Spectacular displays of fresh seafood show what’s on offer that day, but it’s also worth sampling the velvety fish soup and the generous paellas. Rice is what you’re after, and sure you can get a standard seafood paella, but if you’re ready to branch out (and your budget allows), try the rice or paella with lobster, or the rice with sea cucumber.

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15. Maná 75º

  • Restaurants
  • Spanish
  • La Barceloneta

  • price 3 of 4

Maná 75º looks great, there in its location at the beach, near the W Hotel, with its ample space that’s full of light. The menu is a selection of rice and paellas for all tastes, from the most traditional and classic such as black rice with squid and mussels with alioli and the ‘Señorito’ seafood rice or a soupy rice with lobster, to some truly daring and original combinations, standouts among which include a rice dish with cod and tender garlic with paprika alioli, and a non-fish one with ‘botifarra negra’ sausage and low-temperature pork rib confit. It’s a great place to get a full belly before taking a siesta on the beach.

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16. 130 Restaurant

  • Bars and pubs
  • Barcelona

We’re just about over the trend of naming restaurants and bars with the number on the street address, but once you’re inside number 130 on C/ Laforja, the quality cuisine takes over any silly peeves. We’re talking about dishes created with know-how that can disarm the most cynical or snobbish critic. A good example is in their rice dishes, like the delectable one with ‘espardenyes’. But if you’re not in the mood for dining on the sexual organs of sea cucumbers, you can always opt for a shockingly good creamy rice with carpaccio-cut prawns that spread to perfection over the grains.

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Looking for something amazing to drink?

The 12 best Barcelona wine bars

  • Bars and pubs
  • Wine bars

Whatever you fancy, this list’s got it. Increasingly, local wines populate the menus of the very best Barcelona bars, bodegas and restaurants. With this guide, you don’t have to be an expert; just pop along, ask, and the sommelier will help you choose what best suits you.

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    The best paella in Barcelona – Guide Barcelona TM

    Walking around Barcelona you can find many restaurants with the sign “paella + sangria”. Catalan paella in Barcelona is one of the must-haves for a delicious trip. We do not recommend that you visit such establishments. Often in the city center near such places at the entrance there are barkers, trying in every possible way to lure passers-by inside.

    As a rule, under the guise of a gourmet Spanish dish, you will be served paella from a package that can be purchased at the supermarket for a couple of euros. This paella must be defrosted before cooking. Sangria is about the same quality, the cheapest. But the prices are usually much higher than in places where they make real paella.

    Let’s take a look at some of Barcelona’s paella restaurants.

    1Paella variety in Barcelona is Castell de Xativa

    This restaurant is famous for its rice and seafood dishes. Many varieties of paella are prepared here:

    • “Mar y montaña” or paella mixta is a classic version of paella with seafood and meat
    • Paella de pollo is Catalan paella with chicken and paella de marisco is seafood

    You can also try black rice – arroz negro.

    Key points about the restaurant:

    1. This Barcelona restaurant has no beauty in design, so don’t expect too much luxury.
    2. Locals often come here with their whole families just to have a hearty meal.
    3. The service here is high quality and fast.
    4. We recommend paella with sangria or red wine.
    5. Paella can be ordered for one or more people. Only the price and size of the pan will change.

    If you don’t like rice, you can always order another popular dish. For example, fideua (fideua). His recipe is very similar to paella, only vermicelli is used instead of rice.

    Fideua

    The average bill for one person is 20 €.
    Schedule : The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Sunday evenings. Sunday open from 13:00 to 16:00. From Tuesday to Saturday – from 13-00 to 16-00 and from 20-30 to 23-30.
    Address : Carrer Valencia, 360. Not far from metro Verdaguer
    Contact : You can book a table by calling +34 934 583 418

    2Can Solé

    Probably the best paella in Barcelona here. For more than 110 years, local cuisine has been prepared here according to traditional Catalan recipes. The place is very colorful and atmospheric. Authentic interior without pretense. But excellent cuisine and a homely atmosphere – this cannot be taken away. Be sure to try the lobster paella and seafood fideua.

    Important: the seafood at Can Sole is always fresh, nothing frozen!

    Otherwise, locals who know a lot about them would hardly have chosen this restaurant as one of the best in the city and were its main guests.

    The average bill per person is 30 €.
    Working hours : Tue-Sat – from 13-00 to 16-00 and from 20-00 to 23-00. Sun – from 13-00 to 16-00. Closed on Mondays and Sunday evenings.
    Address : Carrer de Sant Carles, 4, near metro Barceloneta

    www.restaurantcansole.com

    3Cullera de Boix

    This is a spacious and colorful place in the very center of Barcelona. A team of well-trained chefs will prepare paellas for you, as well as modern Catalan dishes made from fresh ingredients. In addition to paella, here you can enjoy excellent meat and fish dishes. There is wifi in the hall.

    Address : RondadeSantPere, 24, next to the metro Urquinaona

    4La Palmera is an inexpensive paella in Barcelona

    The restaurant is located near the center of Barcelona behind the Boquería market. Here is one of the most delicious paella in Barcelona for those who are looking for food at low prices.

    Address : moved to Enric Granados , 57

    5Arrossería Xátiva (Grácia)

    This is a cozy Barcelona restaurant where you can taste up to 20 different types of paella. Many believe that this is where they cook the best paella in the city.

    At Arrossería Xátiva, be sure to try the rabbit and artichoke paella (conejo y alcachofas) or the classic Valencian paella.

    The average bill per person is approximately 30 €. There are also tasting menu options.
    Address : Torrent d’en Vidalet 26, Gracia district, next to Fontana or Joanic metro.
    Contact : You can book a table by calling +34 932 84 85 02

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    6Kaiku

    This place prepares delicious rice dishes. For many residents of Barcelona, ​​this restaurant is considered a favorite.

    When the weather is nice, it’s hard to find a free table on the terrace, but inside the establishment, there is also a pleasant atmosphere. Any dish you try here will be remembered for a long time.

    Address : Plaza del Mar, 1, at the end of Passeig Joan de Borbó. Close to metro Barceloneta.
    The average bill per person will be about 30 €.
    Schedule : This Barcelona restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 15:30, in the evening it is open only with reservations in advance for large groups.
    Contact : Book a table by phone +34 932 21 90 82.

    7Cheriff – not Catalan paella, but also delicious

    This is an old Barcelona restaurant whose main dish is lobster rice (arroz caldoso con bogavante). It’s not exactly what you would call a Catalan paella, but you won’t regret trying the dish. The Sheriff is a family restaurant that is always noisy and fun.

    Owner Cheriff is the daughter of the sheriff of Barcelona and has been preparing meals for patrons for over 30 years.

    Also don’t forget to try the local tapas, they are very tasty here.

    Address : Carrer de Ginebra, 15, near the metro Barceloneta.
    Opening hours : Closed on Mondays.
    Contact : Book a table by calling +34 93 319 69 84

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    Where to Eat the Best Paella in Barcelona – Top 10 Places to

    don’t try gazpacho, fried shrimp, lobster and tapas. Barcelona has a lot of delicious food and desserts, but most tourists prefer paella. A hearty dish is made from rice, olive oil, vegetables, seafood, chicken or rabbit with the addition of saffron. There are over 300 “Spanish pilaf” recipes, and most of them date back to the Middle Ages.

    Paella is the national symbol of the country and the soul of Spanish cuisine. This dish is on the menu of all restaurants in the city, but not everywhere it is cooked “for five”. We will tell you where to eat delicious paella in Barcelona.

    What is paella in Spain: history, cooking principles

    Castell de Xativa

    A classic restaurant near Verdaguer metro station serves several varieties of paella. Although the restaurant is not particularly chic and luxurious, whole families go to eat here.

    Traditionally, red wine or sangria is ordered with the popular dish. In addition to the classic paella, chefs prepare the Catalan version of fideua, which uses delicious thin noodles instead of rice. The kids just love it!

    • Address
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    • Schedule
    • Website

    Carrer de Valencia, 360

    Tue-Sun 13:00-16:30 20:00, Tue-Sun 13:00-16:00 20:00 03

    grupxativa.com /restaurantes/larrosseria-xativa

    Cullera de Boix

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    Real gourmets are sure that the best paella in Barcelona should be found in a restaurant located in the central part of the city, not far from Plaza Catalunya. This small establishment is famous for its exquisite cuisine, beautiful interiors and fast service. At the entrance, guests are given a flyer for free champagne.

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    Over 250 Spanish dishes on the menu. In addition to excellent paella, we recommend trying the salad with octopus and cannelloni with duck, pears and plums.

    • Address
    • Map
    • Schedule
    • Website

    Rambla de Catalunya, 8

    Mon-Fri 7:30-23:00 0:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-23:00 0:00:00

    ulleradeboix.com

    Can Sole

    Catalan specialty restaurant located between the Barcelona metro station and the port. It opened at 1903 and for a long time was an ordinary tavern for fishermen. The place is clearly non-tourist, but the cost of paella here is quite high.

    Many visitors believe that the legendary restaurant makes the most delicious seafood paella in Barcelona. If you feel hungry, order a delicious Spanish dessert to accompany your main course. The restaurant has a menu in Russian.

    • Address
    • Map
    • Schedule
    • Website

    Carrer de Sant Carles, 4

    Tue-Sun 13:00-16:00, Tue-Sat 20:30-23:00

    restaurantcansole. com

    Colom

    According to many tourists, the best paella in Barcelona is prepared in the Gothic Quarter. The Mediterranean restaurant Colom offers great food at affordable prices. Portions are large and filling. You can order dishes with king prawns, mussels and lemon wedges.

    Where to eat tasty and inexpensive in Barcelona

    Payment is accepted only in cash. The restaurant is so popular that in the evenings all the places are booked. Book a table in advance or come to eat early – by 17:00.

    • Address
    • Map
    • Schedule
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    Carrer dels Escudellers, 33

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    Arrosseria Xativa

    Align gastronomic pleasures and art! See a play at one of Barcelona’s oldest theaters, the Goya Codorníu, and spend a pleasant evening at the Arrosseria Xativa restaurant. It is located very close to the theatre.

    Chef Oscar Galindo is a true professional and a great connoisseur of Spanish cuisine. Under his leadership, the establishment prepares 20 types of a popular dish – paella with seafood, rabbit, chicken, snails and artichokes. Unlike other places, at Arrosseria Xativa, paella is not served on a large plate, but in a separate pot.

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    Carrer de Bordeus, 35

    Daily 13:00-00:00

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    Kaiku

    If you want to find a place in Barcelona where you can taste tasty and inexpensive paella, go to a popular restaurant near the shipyard. He specializes in rice dishes. Chefs use traditional recipes, but in order to surprise customers, they make non-standard additions.

    Fresh seafood comes from the Barceloneta market and selected vegetables are grown in their own country garden. Many locals eat lunch and dinner at Kaiku, so a table needs to be booked in advance.

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    Plaça del Mar, 1

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    Cheriff

    is one of the oldest restaurants in Barcelona. It serves excellent paella and seafood dishes. One serving is enough for 3-4 people. Visitors like the calm atmosphere, pleasant music, snow-white tablecloths, beautiful presentation of food and good service.

    In addition to paella and rice with lobster, the restaurant serves a variety of snacks – tapas and excellent Spanish wines. At the end of the meal, guests are always offered a small compliment from the chef. Restaurant Prices 414

    Daily 13:00-00:00

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    L’Amfora

    Some tourists believe that the best paella in Barcelona is in an authentic restaurant located near Plaza España. Several types of a popular dish are prepared here, which is why the institution is often called the “House of Paella”.

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    The restaurant is decorated in a maritime style. Large posters of shells and starfish, oars and lifebuoys hang on the walls. Try different types of paella – with vegetables, cod, asparagus, as well as the signature Paella L’Amfora.

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    Av. del Paraŀlel, 184

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    Prado de Flores

    . The institution is located in the Gothic Quarter, so there are many tourists here. Prado de Flores has a cozy atmosphere, the waiters speak Russian, and there is a Russian menu.

    In addition to paella, the restaurant offers tasty snacks and set menus. For only 11 euros, visitors can take a whole lunch: salad or gazpacho, hot dish, drink and dessert. The order will not have to wait long – 25-30 minutes.

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    Carrer de Santa Anna, 11

    Daily 8:30-00:00

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    Pepa Tomate

    Catalan restaurant easy walking distance from Joanic metro station. Chefs use juicy ripe tomatoes to prepare many dishes. Rice is also in vogue, so Barcelona residents and tourists come to Pepa Tomate to taste a mouth-watering paella.

    Visitors are delighted with the quality of the food, the friendly service, the large selection of Spanish wines and the old-fashioned decor of the interiors. Prices are also pleasing – they are below the average in the city. Pepa Tomate is one of the places to eat inexpensive paella in Barcelona.

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    Plaça Revolució de Setembre 1868, 17

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