Best paella restaurants in the province of Valencia

Located in a traditional Valencian orchard farmhouse, this restaurant specializes in authentic cuisine. Its Valencian rice and paella dishes, creamy duck or crab rice, and fideuá are highly valued.

This restaurant has been awarded the 'Bib Gourmand 2026' distinction by the MICHELIN Guide and is RECOMMENDED by the Repsol Guide 2026. Its focus on local produce and modern Valencian cuisine make it a prominent choice.

With over six decades of history, Ca Pepe is an institution in El Saler. Its extensive menu of rice dishes and fideuás, with almost twenty options, makes it a benchmark.

Taking advantage of its proximity to the Central Market, Vaqueta Gastro Mercat uses local products for its paellas and rice dishes. It stands out for its authenticity and avant-garde decor.

Bon Aire was chosen as the best paella in the world in 2018 at the International Valencian Paella Competition. Its long family tradition and knowledge of Valencian heritage make it an excellent option.

Casa Patacona merges garden and sea, tradition and good food, with rice dishes as the main protagonists. Crafted with care and local produce, they offer an authentic Mediterranean experience.

With chef Fernando Navarro at the helm, Goya Gallery is a 'heavyweight' of Valencian paella. Its "arroz del senyoret" with carabineros (red prawns) and its fideuá recipes are particularly noteworthy.

With almost a century of history and four generations dedicated to paella, Casa Carmela is a benchmark for authentic Valencian paella. Their wood-fired rice dishes and famous 'socarrat' are highly valued.

With a century of history, El Racó de la Paella is an emblematic restaurant in Valencia. Its wood-fired rice dishes, made with fresh ingredients from the Valencian garden, are its specialty.

La Llar del Pescador offers a varied and exquisite menu of rice dishes, including specialties such as "arroz del senyoret" and seafood rice dishes. It is a prominent option in El Palmar.

With chef Luis Valls at the helm, Àtic Palau Alameda offers rice dishes with their own identity, respecting tradition while updating it. It stands out for its quality produce and precise technique.

With over a century of history, Casa El Famós embodies Valencian gastronomic tradition. It offers more than 15 varieties of paella and wood-fired rice dishes made with local produce.

L'Estibador offers good food and spectacular views, ideal for enjoying rice dishes in a privileged setting. It is a perfect place to combine gastronomy and landscape.

Located in the 'Little Venice' of Port Saplaya, Enclave de Mar offers a wide variety of rice dishes, from Valencian paella to options with lobster or duck. It stands out for its outdoor terrace.

Recommended even by The New York Times, L'Alter is a paella temple offering wood-fired specialties. Its location off the tourist routes makes it an authentic find.

This restaurant focuses on authentic wood-fired rice cuisine, with a strong commitment to quality and homemade tradition. Its chef boasts of having cooked over 300,000 paellas.

Q' Tomas? offers authentic Valencian paella in the center of Valencia, using top-quality products, including seafood from the Dénia fish market and KM 0 fruit and vegetables.

Al Grano was awarded the prize for Best Tapa at the IX Festa de la Carxofa d'Alaquàs for its innovative artichoke rice dish. It offers a special tasting menu and signature rice dishes.

Recommended by a gastronomic YouTuber in January 2026 as his favorite for Valencian paella, Coquería Mencanta stands out for the quality of its product and its expertise in rice dishes.

This restaurant was the winner of the first prize in the International Paella Competition of Sueca in 2023. Its recent award positions it as one of the best options for Valencian paella.