The best paellas on the Costa Daurada

Selection of seafood restaurants that excel in cooking rice and paella dishes

Paella by restaurant Dorado in la pineda

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

Arros del restaurant Dorado de La Pineda.

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

El Pòsit

TARRAGONA i CAMBRILS

Gastronomic institution of the Costa Daurada. Local cuisine and seafood restaurant located in the historic and modern Pòsit de pescadors building in the Serrallo district of Tarragona since 1973. A privileged place in front of the port and the market. Their specialty is rice and seafood. Since 2005 they have also been present in Cambrils, a reference fishing town. Establishments committed to sustainability and sustainable fishing.

🥘 Paella price: 20 euros

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

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

Les Veles

calafat

Located in the stunning bay of Sant Jordi, between Costa Daurada and Delta, Les Veles is a Mediterranean restaurant offering one of the most popular rice dishes in Calafat (Ametlla de Mar). It is the ultimate gastronomic reference in Calafat. With its central location surrounded by lush vegetation, Les Veles features multiple dining areas, a bar, terraces, a garden, and a beach club at Calafat port. Beyond their renowned paellas and seafood tapas, their menu showcases creative signature dishes and exquisite preparations using the prestigious red tuna from L’Ametlla. 

🥘 Paella price: 18/24 euros

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

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

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