The most well-known symbol of Spain is its paella. A dish originally from the region of Valencia, there are many different ways to prepare it, since it can accept almost any ingredient. Barcelona can boast about a fantastic coastline and therefore about having high quality fish, a fact which is reflected in the quality of their paellas, predominantly with fish and shellfish. To avoid getting lost in the maze of restaurants promising the best paella in Barcelona, we suggest you our top 5 restaurants where you can taste the best paella in Barcelona. Here you will find a wide range of restaurants whose popularity depends on their comfort, service and of course on the product quality, which after all is what matters.
Restaurant Can Majó
Almirall Aixada 23, La Barceloneta
After 40 years of experience, this popular restaurant situated on the seafront of Barcelona, maintains the original idea of its founder, since his sons are in charge of this typical restaurant. The owner personally selects the products to be used in their delicious dishes. Highly recommended is their rice with lobster and the wide variety of seafood-based starters. The terrace is cosy and welcoming, what makes even more attractive enjoying a 100% Mediterranean meal.
Casa Varela
Molina Plaza 4
Originally called la Xarxa, it was a seafood restaurant, with excellent fish dishes prepared in the Galician way. However, after a throughout reform, the result is the Restaurant Varela. The founder's son has taken the replacement and has widened the horizons of this restaurant. Their specialities are the paella sin trabajo (paella free from shells) or their black rice with fish and shellfish. This restaurant offers popular recipes at not so high prices, as well as a profuse wine cellar and wine selection, all with the best quality possible.
Restaurant 7 Portes
14 Passeig d'Isabel
Barcelona's historic restaurant, opened in 1836 and declared of national interest, illustrious figures such as Orson Welles, Federico García Lorca and Picasso have passed by its dinner-rooms. It offers an extensive menu full with typical Catalan cuisine, and where paella stands out. If you want to enjoy a great paella in a legendary location of Barcelona, this is your place.
Restaurant La Barceloneta
L'Escar 22
Open since 1996, this restaurant has managed to establish itself as a benchmark in Barcelona, thanks to the quality of its seafood and paella, as well as its excellent service. Located in the Barceloneta district, it offers its guests a fantastic view to the port. All dishes, including desserts are home made. Here you will be delighted with its scrumptious fresh seafood, paella and arroz caldoso (thick rice broth).
RestaurantRoig Robí
C / Seneca 20
After 25 years of experience, this restaurant has emerged as a classic in Barcelona, where they have managed to combine traditional Catalan cuisine with current and more modern tastes. Their store is filled twice at day with seafood and fish direct from the port and with meat from the Pyrenees and the Southern region of Huelva. A must here is their rice with artichokes and asparagus, as well as their paella with shrimps. Every dish you find in the menu is a delicious example of the owners’ overwhelming expertise in the kitchen. The general quality of the place is enhanced thanks to the delicate and care service they provide in a completely renovated place. You are definitely welcomed in this cosy restaurant, relax and simply enjoy its superb food.
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Claudia - Marketing Team