What are the best rice dishes in Barcelona?

Based on diner recommendations, the best rice dish in Barcelona is at Mina (98% recommended). We compared 19 restaurants serving rice dishes.

How much do rice dishes cost in Barcelona?

Rice dish prices in Barcelona range from €5.50 to €32.50 across 19 restaurants.

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Best Rice Dishes in Barcelona

19 restaurants compared

Price range: €5.50 – €32.50

Avg recommendation: 95%

Top 5 Rice Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 19 restaurants:

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil at Mina — 98% recommended, €28.50 (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi)
Arroz Caldoso with Rock Lobster at Can Ros — 98% recommended, €32.50 (Barceloneta)
Homemade Seafood Paella (Barceloneta Style) at Mesón Barceloneta — 98% recommended, €22.50 (Barceloneta)
Escribà Seafood Paella at Xiringuito Escribà — 98% recommended, €26.50 (Poblenou / Bogatell)
Creamy Arroz Negro (Black Rice) with Squid at Eldelmar — 98% recommended, €26.50 (Port Olímpic)

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

All 19 Rice Dishes

#198% recommend

Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil

Mina

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi·$$$

€28.50

Creamy, slow-stirred rice with seasonal porcini and truffle essence.

Tip: The texture is perfect — al dente but incredibly creamy. They don't overdo the truffle oil, it's very balanced.

#298% recommend

Arroz Caldoso with Rock Lobster

Can Ros

Barceloneta·$$

€32.50

Our signature 'soupy' rice, packed with the intense flavor of the Mediterranean.

Tip: Make sure you order this at least 30 minutes in advance. It's worth the wait. The broth is so intense you'll want to finish it all with bread.

#398% recommend

Homemade Seafood Paella (Barceloneta Style)

Mesón Barceloneta

Barceloneta·$$

€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.

#498% recommend

Escribà Seafood Paella

Xiringuito Escribà

Poblenou / Bogatell·$$$

€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.

#598% recommend

Creamy Arroz Negro (Black Rice) with Squid

Eldelmar

Port Olímpic·$$$

€26.50

Slow-cooked rice enriched with squid ink and tender Mediterranean calamari.

Tip: The 'socarrat' (crispy bottom) is perfect here. Mix in a little bit of the alioli to add a hit of garlic and creaminess. Best shared between two people.

#697% recommend

Arròs Negre with Razor Clams and Alioli

L'Estupendu

Badalona Waterfront·$$

€22.50

Striking black rice cooked with deep-sea flavors and shellfish.

Tip: The razor clams on top are perfectly tender. For the best flavor, mix just a small dollop of the alioli into each spoonful of rice.

#797% recommend

Seasonal Local Mushroom Risotto

Rasoterra

Gothic Quarter·$$

€18.50

Creamy, slow-stirred rice using the best forest mushrooms of the week.

Tip: One of the best risottos in the city. The flavor of the mushrooms is incredibly intense. It's vegan but feels very decadent.

#897% recommend

Arroz con Setas y Aceite de Trufa (Mushroom Rice)

Teresa Carles

Raval·$$

€18.50

A deep, earthy rice dish featuring seasonal forest mushrooms.

Tip: The mushroom flavor is incredibly concentrated. It's quite rich, so great for sharing. The truffle oil is used with enough restraint that it doesn't overpower the mushrooms.

#997% recommend

Paella Barceloneta

Restaurante Barceloneta

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.

#1096% recommend

Paella de la Montse

Ca La Montse

Barceloneta·$$

€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.

#1195% recommend

L'Estupendu Seafood Paella

L'Estupendu

Badalona Waterfront·$$

€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.

#1295% recommend

Traditional Catalan 'Arroz Banda'

Mesón Barceloneta

Barceloneta·$$

€18.50

A refined, thin-layer rice dish with an intense seafood dashi.

Tip: Not on the main sign but ask if they have it. The flavor is all in the rice! Use the alioli sparingly, it starts off very strong.

#1395% recommend

Traditional Catalan 'Arroz Banda'

El Nacional

Eixample·$$$

€24.50

A refined, thin-layer rice dish with an intense seafood dashi.

Tip: The flavor is all in the rice! Don't be fooled by the lack of toppings — it's incredibly deep. Use the alioli sparingly, it starts off very strong.

#1495% recommend

Traditional Seafood Paella

El Glop Gràcia

Gràcia·$$

€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.

#1593% recommend

Arroz de Galeras (Mantis Shrimp Rice)

Lluritu

Gràcia·$$

€18.50

A deeply savory rice dish flavored with mantis shrimp stock.

Tip: The flavor is actually more intense than traditional prawn paella. Note that the mantis shrimp themselves can be difficult to peel, so socialized on the rice flavor.

#1692% recommend

Homemade Lentil and Rice Salad Pot

Bo de B

Gothic Quarter·$

€5.50

A fresh, protein-packed vegan side salad with house dressing.

Tip: The seasoning is very simple but perfect. A great high-protein snack if you're walking around the port. They give you a huge portion.

#1792% recommend

Fried Rice with Botifarra and Shiitake

Casa Xica

Poble Sec·$$

€14.50

A clever fusion of the Catalan sausage classic with a Chinese staple.

Tip: The botifarra adds a wonderful depth to the rice. It's a very clever way of using a very local ingredient in a completely different way.

#1891% recommend

Arroz de Gambas (Shrimp Rice)

Tapas 24

Eixample·$$

€18.50

A small, concentrated pan of seafood rice with Mediterranean shrimp.

Tip: The portion is smaller than a full paella elsewhere, meaning you can still enjoy other tapas. The shrimp flavor is very intense.

#1988% recommend

Seafood Paella

Los Caracoles

Gothic Quarter·$$

€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.