It’s true: paella like in Valencia nowhere. But even in the capital you can find restaurants that transport you straight to the Spanish port city through tasty dishes.
Paella is a traditional dish from the Valencian Community made with rice, chicken, rabbit, beans and green beans piattoni(bajoqueta). Later, this dish spread throughout Spain and the rest of the world. Other versions have been added to the classic version, such as seafood or mixed.
Let’s see where we can eat a good paella in Rome.
1. Jerò
We have already mentioned Jerò Restaurant in the article on dinners with music in Rome. This restaurant is trendy and cozy. It offers entertaining evenings of music, dance and Spanish cuisine. In fact, on the menu we find traditional Iberian dishes, such as pan y tomate and the famous paella: seafood, red shrimp, lobster, chicken and vegetable garden. Prices start from 30 to 56 euros, depending on the paella chosen.
Where: Via Torrita Tiberina, 22, 00191 Rome.
2. El Duende
In Spanish mythology, the “Duende” is a mischievous spirit that lives in the woods. This Spanish restaurant in Rome aims to recreate the “peñas sevillanas” (typical Spanish places where flamenco is danced). By candlelight you can enjoy a rustic paella accompanied by Iberian wines while enjoying live flamenco performances.
Where: via Jacopo Sannazzaro, 70, 00141 – Rome. (Monte Sacro)
3. Malandros
A Spanish-inspired and Instagrammable place in town (on the wall is Picasso’s Guernica repurposed in a POP key). At Malandros – Bodega de Tapas, as the name suggests, you can enjoy different tapas and the legendary paella: the traditional Valencian, the fish-based de marisco or the mixta with the combination of meat and fish.
Where: via Flaminia 496/b3 – Rome. Ponte Milvio.
4. Casa Carmen
Casa Carmen is a lovely restaurant located in both Fregene and Fiumicino, near Rome. Those who are who want to have lunch or dinner near the sea can try it. The restaurant offers a fusion of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. The menu includes a variety of tapas, paella, and seafood dishes such as octopus gallega and cod croquettes. It is known for its red and white sangria.
It is a place that evokes a vacation atmosphere, creating a cozy and relaxing environment.
Where: Lungomare di Ponente, 123, 00054 – Fregene. Lungomare della Salute, 187, 00054 – Fiumicino.