Best Seafood Dishes in Barcelona
7 restaurants compared
Price range: €22.50 – €26.50
Avg recommendation: 95%
Top 5 Seafood Dishes in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 7 restaurants:
- Homemade Seafood Paella (Barceloneta Style) at Mesón Barceloneta — score 98/100, €22.50 (Barceloneta)
- Escribà Seafood Paella at Xiringuito Escribà — score 98/100, €26.50 (Poblenou / Bogatell)
- Paella Barceloneta at Restaurante Barceloneta — score 97/100, €24.50 (Barceloneta)
- Fideuà Escribà with Alioli at Xiringuito Escribà — score 96/100, €24.50 (Poblenou / Bogatell)
- L'Estupendu Seafood Paella at L'Estupendu — score 95/100, €24.50 (Badalona Waterfront)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Seafood Dishes
#1Score 98/100
Homemade Seafood Paella (Barceloneta Style)
Mesón BarcelonetaBarceloneta·$$
€22.50
A traditional, thin-layer rice dish with local shellfish and squid.
Tip: The flavor of the stock is incredibly deep. It's a genuine version, not a tourist trap. One portion is enough for a big main, but usually ordered for minimum two people.
#2Score 98/100
Escribà Seafood Paella
Xiringuito EscribàPoblenou / Bogatell·$$$
€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.
#3Score 97/100
Paella Barceloneta
Restaurante BarcelonetaBarceloneta·$$$
€24.50
Our signature seafood rice dish with fish, mussels, and prawns.
Tip: The rice is cooked perfectly 'al dente'. It's a bit more expensive than others in the neighborhood, but you're paying for the incredible quality of the fish and the view.
#4Score 96/100
Fideuà Escribà with Alioli
Xiringuito EscribàPoblenou / Bogatell·$$$
€24.50
Traditional seafood noodles with a legendary garlic emulsion.
Tip: If you've had paella before, try the fideuà here. The way the noodles stand up on the pan shows it's been cooked perfectly. The alioli is mandatory.
#5Score 95/100
L'Estupendu Seafood Paella
L'EstupenduBadalona Waterfront·$$
€24.50
A classic, thin-layered paella with premium Mediterranean shellfish.
Tip: The layer of rice is remarkably thin, which is the mark of a great paella. Every bite has that slightly toasted texture from the bottom of the pan.
#6Score 95/100
Traditional Seafood Paella
El Glop GràciaGràcia·$$
€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.
#7Score 88/100
Seafood Paella
Los CaracolesGothic 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.