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Top 5 ranked

1) Casa Vieja — best overall, lobster paella €38 for 2. 2) La Scarpetta — yes Italian but their seafood paella is sublime. 3) Restaurant La Marquesina — solid mixed paella €28/2. 4) Casa Pichón — local-favorite, no English menu, paella valenciana €22/2. 5) Tasca del Castillo — affordable everyday paella €18/2.

What to look for

Real saffron (not annatto coloring). Bomba rice variety. Cooked to order (45 min wait — that's normal!). Socarrat (crispy bottom). Garrofó beans in valenciana version.

What to avoid

Pre-made paella sitting under heat lamps. Restaurants offering 'paella in 15 minutes'. Yellow color too bright — usually colorant. Frozen prawns — should be locally caught.

Best timing

Reserve 24h ahead Fri-Sun. Lunch (13:30-15:30) is paella's traditional time — dinner versions are reheated more often. Order with sangria (not chips, not bread).