3 valencian spots in La Malvarrosa, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of La Malvarrosa's food · All valencian in Valencia.
Casa Carmela ★ 4.6
C/ Isabel de Villena 155, 46011 Valencia
Casa Carmela on the Malvarrosa beachfront in Valencia has cooked wood-fired paellas to order since 1922, with a 20-strong rice repertoire and a lunch-only.
Tip: Book three weeks ahead for weekend lunch. Lunch only Tue to Sat 13:00-16:00; no dinner.
La Pepica ★ 4.3
Paseo Neptuno, 6, Valencia
La Pepica on Passeig de Neptu in Valencia's Malvarrosa beach has served paella since 1898; Hemingway, Queen Sofia and Orson Welles all ate the rice here.
Tip: Book the beachfront terrace one week ahead. Closed Sunday evenings. Hemingway's signed photograph hangs in the inner dining room.
Kiosko La Pergola ★ 4.0
Paseo Marítimo Playa Malvarrosa, 46011 Valencia
Kiosko La Pergola on the Paseo Maritimo in Valencia's Malvarrosa is a beachfront kiosk paella spot, with wood-fired rices and a sand-side terrace.
Tip: Lunch only and closed in winter. Reserve the terrace one week ahead in high summer.