Undoubtedly, paella is one of the most famous dishes of Spanish gastronomy. And this is exactly why it is also very common to find a great variety of versions that have nothing to do with what this dish really is. Today you will discover the best paellas in Barcelona!
And, although it is known that paella is originally from Valencia, it is also true that in Barcelona it is possible to find restaurants that prepare it very well. You can find from the authentic Valencian to the seafood, black or vegetable paella. So you may be wondering where to try an authentic paella of excellent quality, well, to find out you will have to continue reading, because here you will discover it.
Where to go to eat paella in Barcelona?
1. 7 Portes Restaurant, history and the best paellas in one place (Passeig d’Isabel II, 14. Barcelona)
The 7 Portes restaurant is one of the most emblematic restaurants in Barcelona. It has a very traditional décor and has received diners of the stature of Lola Flores, Miguel Gila, Joan Miró and even Gorbachev, and how could it not be steeped in history if it has been serving food since 1836?
From their kitchen open from 1:00 pm to 1:00 am, they prepare the best paellas and rice dishes. You should know that, of course, it is not a low-priced restaurant, but it is well worth trying one of the best paellas in Barcelona.
7 Portes, a traditional food restaurant with 185 years of history
2. Can Solé, 100 years of experience, that’s why it offers one of the best paellas in Barcelona(Carrer de Sant Carles) .
Another restaurant that also breathes history is Can Solé, it has been in operation since 1903 and its tables have been visited by the likes of Michael J. Fox and Sara Montiel, among other characters who still think of this restaurant when they want to eat a great paella.
Its location is ideal because it is in the heart of Barceloneta. In its menu you can find up to 18 varieties of rice and that is why it is one of the most recommended places to eat paella.
If you are thinking of going soon, we recommend that you book, especially if it is for the weekend, after all there are many people who want to eat a good paella on the beach.
3. Barraca, beautiful place and delicious paella: the perfect combination! (Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 1. Barcelona)
The restaurant Barraca, could not have a better location than this, an incredible terrace with the best paellas. All of them are delicious, but if you want a recommendation we just have to tell you that you have to try the bomba rice paella with squid and fish, the delicious black rice paella or the vegan one that has nothing to envy to the previous ones -made with organic vegetables-.
Do you already know which of these paellas you are going to try first?
