Where is the best paella in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best paella in Barcelona is at Mesón Barceloneta (98% recommended). We compared 12 restaurants serving paella.

How much does paella cost in Barcelona?

Paella prices in Barcelona range from €18.50 to €26.50 across 12 restaurants.

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Best Paella in Barcelona

12 restaurants compared

Price range: €18.50 – €26.50

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Paella in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Mesón Barceloneta — 98% recommended, €22.50 (Barceloneta)
Xiringuito Escribà — 98% recommended, €26.50 (Poblenou / Bogatell)
La Mar Salada — 98% recommended, €26.50 (Barceloneta)
Restaurante Barceloneta — 97% recommended, €24.50 (Barceloneta)
Ca La Montse — 96% recommended, €18.50 (Barceloneta)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 12 Restaurants Compared

#198% recommend

Mesón Barceloneta

Barceloneta·$$

Homemade Seafood Paella (Barceloneta Style)

€22.50

A traditional, thin-layer rice dish with local shellfish and squid.

Tip: The flavor of the stock is incredibly deep. It's a genuine version, not a tourist trap. One portion is enough for a big main, but usually ordered for minimum two people.

#298% recommend

Xiringuito Escribà

Poblenou / Bogatell·$$$

Escribà Seafood Paella

€26.50

The restaurant's signature, thin-layered paella with premium catch.

Tip: Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan — that's where the best flavor is! The layer of rice is very thin, which is exactly how a real paella should be.

#398% recommend

La Mar Salada

Barceloneta·$$$

Arròs del Senyoret (Gentleman's Rice)

€26.50

Premium seafood rice where everything is peeled and ready to eat.

Tip: The tuna is excellent quality. The rice is consistently 'al dente' and the flavor of the fish stock is remarkably deep.

#497% recommend

Restaurante Barceloneta

Barceloneta·$$$

Paella Barceloneta

€24.50

Our signature seafood rice dish with fish, mussels, and prawns.

Tip: The rice is cooked perfectly 'al dente'. It's a bit more expensive than others in the neighborhood, but you're paying for the incredible quality of the fish and the view.

#596% recommend

Ca La Montse

Barceloneta·$$

Paella de la Montse

€18.50

Homestyle seafood paella cooked using Montse's secret family stock.

Tip: This is what my grandmother used to cook. It's not fancy but it's incredibly satisfying. The portions are very generous.

#696% recommend

7 Portes

Barceloneta/Gothic·$$$

Paella Parellada (The Lazy Man's Paella)

€24.50

A meat and seafood paella where everything is peeled and boneless.

Tip: Perfect for children or anyone who prefers to eat with just a fork without the mess of peeling shrimp.

#796% recommend

Arrosseria Xàtiva

Gràcia·$$

Valencian Paella (Traditional Style)

€22.50

The original meat-based rice dish from our neighboring region.

Tip: This is the real deal. No seafood here — just the deep, savory flavors of the meat and the rosemary. Best eaten directly from the pan.

#895% recommend

L'Estupendu

Badalona Waterfront·$$

L'Estupendu Seafood Paella

€24.50

A classic, thin-layered paella with premium Mediterranean shellfish.

Tip: The layer of rice is remarkably thin, which is the mark of a great paella. Every bite has that slightly toasted texture from the bottom of the pan.

#995% recommend

El Glop Gràcia

Gràcia·$$

Traditional Seafood Paella

€22.50

A classic, thin-layer paella with local seafood and a rich sofrito.

Tip: Much better quality than the tourist traps on the Ramblas. The flavor is in the rice, not just the toppings. Best shared between two people.

#1094% recommend

Arrosseria Xàtiva

Gràcia·$$

Black Rice with Cuttlefish and Alioli (Arròs Negre)

€20.50

Deeply savory rice flavored with natural squid ink.

Tip: The alioli here is very strong and authentic. Mix it in slowly. It's the most flavorful rice dish they have.

#1193% recommend

7 Portes

Barceloneta/Gothic·$$$

Black Rice (Arroz Negro)

€22.50

Rice cooked in squid ink with cuttlefish and alioli.

Tip: Mix just a little alioli into the rice at a time — it's very strong!

#1288% recommend

Los Caracoles

Gothic Quarter·$$

Seafood Paella

€24.50

Classic Spanish rice dish with fresh Mediterranean catch.

Tip: Note that paella here is made to order and takes about 25-30 minutes. Order some starters like the snails while you wait.