Savor one of the country’s most emblematic dishes and one of the most recognized internationally: the ‘paella’. Next, restaurants located in fishing villages and spaces that accompany and enhance this gastronomic experience
Mapilife selects the most emblematic proposals of each municipality, seafood restaurants appreciated by the local public and the best recommendation for visitors. A varied and quality selection contrasted with 7 great paella and rice restaurants on the Costa Daurada.
TOP PAELLA RESTAURANTS
Dorado
la Pineda platja
Founded in 1960, Restaurant Dorado in La Pineda beach is the best paella restaurant on the Costa Daurada. An elegant gastronomic proposal based on tradition, refined and avant-garde technique and the highest quality product. Their specialty is fish and seafood paellas, with more than a dozen excellent rice dishes. In addition, the menu includes the great dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, fish specialties and famous shellfish platers. Complemented with first-class wines, courtesy of a winery with more than 500 references.
Paella price: 25/40 euros
- Av. Pau Casals, 71
- La Pineda (Vila-seca)
- 977 370 947
- restaurantedorado.com
El Pòsit
TARRAGONA i CAMBRILS
Paella price: 20 euros
- C. Pescadors, 25 (El Serrallo)
- Tarragona
- El Pòsit del Serrallo
- C. de Mossèn Joan Batalla, 7-3
- Cambrils
- 977 436 912
- elposit.com
El Marítim
Torredembarra
El Marítim restaurant for the best seafood cuisine in Torredembarra. A coastal town with one of the most natural and extensive beaches on the entire Costa Daurada. At the end of the urban beach, in the Club Marítim building, there is the El Marítim restaurant serving market and seasonal cuisine, specializing in local produce paellas and seafood dishes. The daily menus and the paella menu stand out for their value for money, which allows you to choose between 6 different rice dishes. El Marítim has a large terrace in front of the sea and next to the beach, an idyllic and relaxed place where you can enjoy tapas, vermouths and cocktails throughout the day and into the night.
Paella price: 17/22 euros
- Passeig Colom, s/n
- Torredebarra
- 629 857 583
- El Marítim
Che del Mar
La pineda platja
Che del Mar is a family-friendly Mediterranean restaurant in La Pineda, offering dishes made with fresh seafood from the Tarragona fish market. Indulge in their award-winning seasonal paellas, such as the exquisite black rice with mushrooms and seafood or the delectable lobster paella. Specializing in fresh fish and homemade tapas, they also feature a diverse and evolving wine menu. Operating throughout the mid and high seasons, the restaurant boasts a seaside terrace and a dining area with unique views of the iconic La Pineda beach.
Paella price: 22/28 euros
- Passeig Pau Casals, 76
- La Pineda Beach
- 977 372 246
- Che del Mar
Les Veles
calafat
Paella price: 18/24 euros
- Carrer Velero, s/n (Calafat)
- L'Ametlla de Mar
- 977 486 225
- Les Veles
Golpe de Estado
L'ametlla de mar
Located within the fishing port of L’Ametlla de Mar and just a few meters from the natural bays, this restaurant is a local favorite and a delightful find for visitors. They specialize in rice dishes and seafood sourced from the village fish market. Don’t miss their affordable daily menu and their spacious terrace, perfect for any time of the day. This gastronomic space also hosts live performances and music to enhance summer nights.
Paella price: 25 euros
- Carrer del Port
- L'Ametlla de Mar
- 877 916 122
- Golpe de Estado
Can Pep
CORNUDELLA DE MONTSANT
Experience a different kind of paella while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Costa Daurada mountains at Can Pep. This restaurant, nestled amidst nature and next to the Siurana reservoir, offers a variety of distinct paellas, including a hearty mountain rice dish and a succulent vegetarian paella, all cooked over a signature wood fire. Enhance your meal with one of the region’s finest wines. Can Pep also features a spacious terrace for the whole family to enjoy.
Paella price: 22/28 euros
- Pantà de Siurana, s/n
- Cornudella de Montsant
- 977 821 396
- Can Pep