Our signature rice dish. Squid ink provides the dark color and a powerful umami base. It is topped with fresh grilled razor clams and served with a zesty, house-made alioli. The combination of the oceanic rice and the sharp garlic is iconic.
Tips from diners
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.
Using Bomba rice from the Ebro Delta and a highly concentrated fish fumet. It's topped with large red prawns, juicy mussels, and fresh squid. The rice is cooked in a wide pan (paella) to maximize the amount of crispy 'socarrat'.
Tips from diners
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.
A light and airy goat cheese mousse is served over a crunchy biscuit crumble and topped with a fresh berry reduction. It's much lighter than traditional cheesecakes, making it the perfect end to a heavy rice meal.
Tips from diners
The use of goat cheese gives it a nice tang that isn't too sweet. A great way to refresh the palate.
Caught just off the coast, the squid is cut into rings, lightly dusted in high-quality flour, and flash-fried at a high temperature to ensure they are crispy and not greasy. It's served with fresh lemon and a side of tartare sauce.
Tips from diners
These are some of the freshest calamari you'll find. They have that sweet, fresh sea flavor. Perfect for sharing as a starter.
A whole octopus tentacle is grilled until the tips are crispy and caramelized. It is served on a bed of silky, buttery potato parmentier and finished with a dusting of smoky pimentón and sea salt.
Tips from diners
The potato parmentier is incredibly smooth and works perfectly with the smoky flavor of the grilled octopus.
Located right on the beach in Badalona, L'Estupendu is famous for its relaxed 'chiringuito' vibe and some of the best rice dishes in the metropolitan area. It's a favorite weekend getaway for Barcelonans who want to escape the city crowds for a proper paella by the sea in a beautifully designed, blue-and-white space.
Don't drive! Take the R1 train from Plaça de Catalunya to Badalona. It's a 20-minute ride along the coast and the restaurant is just a 5-minute walk from the station.
This place is very popular on weekends for family lunches. Book at least 1-2 weeks in advance for a Saturday or Sunday terrace table.
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