Barcelona, known for its rich gastronomic offer, is home to a variety of restaurants that stand out for their exquisite rice dishes. From the emblematic paella to innovative creations, the city offers options for all tastes. Here is a selection of 5 Barcelona restaurants that never disappoint when it comes to enjoying this cereal in an exceptional way.
Restaurants in Barcelona that stand out for their rice dishes
1. Casa Amàlia: a timeless classic (Ptge. del Mercat, 14 Dreta de l’Eixample)
Located in front of the Mercat de la Concepció since 1950, Casa Amàlia is a haven of culinary authenticity. Its classic and uncomplicated menu prioritizes the quality of the product, and its rice dishes are no exception. With the rice Cristalí Molí de Pals, they achieve an optimal absorption of the broth, resulting in rice finished in the Marabú charcoal oven with a perfect mellow point. From rice dishes with rabbit at low temperature to other delicacies, Casa Amàlia is a safe choice.
2. Cantina Marina Seca: innovative flavors (Carrer de la Pau, 12 Sant Adrià de Besós)
In the picturesque surroundings of Capitanía de Sant Adrià del Besòs, Cantina Marina Seca stands as a family place that serves extraordinary rice dishes. Founded by Toni Vilaró in 2007, this restaurant stands out with its rice with crabs, a Valencian recipe with a spicy mayonnaise presented inside the head of the crab. Creativity has no limits in its menu, which includes proposals such as rice with scallops and wild asparagus with romesco.
3. El Racó del Peix: tradition and freshness in every bite (Carrer del Tajo, 8)
In the hands of Arturo and Maria José, children of market stallholders, El Racó del Peix offers a unique experience. With fresh quality products and inherited knowledge, this place stands out for its rice with Delta blue crab and black rice with baby squid. The fusion of flavors and the quality of the ingredients make each dish an unforgettable experience.
4. Els Pescadors: seafaring essence in a charming square (Plaça de Prim, 1 El Poblenou)
Located in a charming square in El Poblenou, Els Pescadors combines the authenticity of an old eating house with the essence of the sea. Using rice from the Rafelet Mill in the Ebro Delta, they prepare rice casseroles that vary according to the fish and seasonal products. From cuttlefish rice with sea bass and zucchini, this place offers a gastronomic experience that is not easily forgotten.
5. Can Ros: one of Barcelona’s popular haute cuisine restaurants with a renewed spirit (Emília Llorca Martín, 77 Barceloneta).Emília Llorca Martín, 77 Barceloneta)
With almost a hundred years of history, Can Ros in La Barceloneta stands out as a renovated seafood tavern. Under the direction of chef Jordi Ballester, they offer rice dishes such as the brutal capipota with prawns and an unforgettable seafood fideuá with trumpets of death. The ability to reinvent rice classics makes Can Ros a gastronomic destination not to be missed.
