Explore the Best Dining Spots in Valencia

🇪🇸 Top 10 Restaurants for enjoying a Paella in Valencia (Within 35 km)

1. Casa Carmela – Malvarrosa Beach -Valencia city

Website: casacarmela.com
Reviews: ★★★★½ – “Unbeatable wood-fired paella”
Highlights:

• A century-old, family-run restaurant near the beach

• Cooks paella exclusively with orange-tree wood

• Recommended by top chefs like Dabiz Muñoz as the best paella in the world

• Paella Valenciana from €23.50
  Must-Try: Paella Valenciana, Arròs del Senyoret

2. La Pepica – Seaside classic since 1898

Website: lapepica.com
Reviews: ★★★★ – “Legendary with Hemingway’s seal”
Highlights:

• Historic restaurant frequented by Hemingway and Sorolla

• Famous for its seafood paella (paella pelada)

• Great beachfront views and large dining space
  Must-Try: Seafood Paella, La Pepica House Paella

3. Restaurante Levante – True local favorite (Campanar + Benisanó)

Website: restaurantelevante.com
Reviews: ★★★★½ – “The one locals recommend”
Highlights:

• Family-run, wood-fired rice tradition

• Seasonal and high-quality local ingredients

• Often cited as “best paella in the region”
  Must-Try: Traditional Valenciana, Fideuà

4. La Riuà – In the heart of the old town

Website: lariua.com
Reviews: ★★★★ – “Family-owned gem, always full”
Highlights:

• Known for a wide range of rice dishes

• Authentic Valencian decor and flavors

• Gets busy—reservations recommended
  Must-Try: Fideuà, Paella Valenciana

5. Casa Roberto – Elegant and authentic

Website: casaroberto.es
Reviews: ★★★★ – “Locals’ choice for special occasions”
Highlights:

• Elegant dining room with traditional service

• Known for its consistently perfect paella

• More expensive, but high quality
  Must-Try: Paella Valenciana, Paella de Marisco

6. El Racó de la Paella – Rustic alquería experience

Website: elracodelapaella.es
Reviews: ★★★★ – “Hidden gem in a traditional farmhouse”
Highlights:

• The only place inside Valencia city cooking with wood fire in a 19th-century setting

• Highly rated for authenticity and price
  Must-Try: Paella Valenciana, Arroz al Horno

7. Vaqueta Gastro Mercat – Modern twist, next to Mercado Central

Website: N/A
Reviews: ★★★★ – “Trendy local spot with creative rice dishes”
Highlights:

• Contemporary take on paella and tapas

• Good value lunch menus

• Modern interior and local produce focus
  Must-Try: Arroz del Senyoret, Vegetarian Paella

8. Pelayo Gastro Trinquet – Eat paella inside a Valencian sports arena

Website: N/A
Reviews: ★★★★½ – “Where food meets local culture”
Highlights:

• Built into an actual Trinquet (Valencian pelota court)

• Great rice dishes and fun vibe
  Must-Try: Baked rice, Seafood rice

9. Casa Baldo 1915 – Historic and atmospheric

Website: grupogastrotrinquet.com
Reviews: ★★★★ – “Over 100 years of paella tradition”
Highlights:

• Art nouveau interior, well-priced traditional dishes

• Quiet and cozy atmosphere
  Must-Try: Classic Valencian paella, Duck and mushroom rice

10. L’Alter (Picassent) – Just 25 km from Valencia, wood fire excellence

Reviews: ★★★★★ – “Award-winning paella experience”
Highlights:

• Recognized by National Geographic and local culinary guides

• Uses orange and carob wood

• A pilgrimage-worthy location for paella purists
  Must-Try: Paella Valenciana, Seafood paella