These are the three best restaurants in Benidorm where you can eat rice like a true Valencian.

When choosing a vacation destination , choosing an area with good food is very important . The Valencian Community has it all: spectacular scenery, incredible weather, and a delicious gastronomic trail.

If you decide to visit Benidorm this year, these are the best restaurants you should add if you're passing through the city so you can enjoy paella like a true Valencian.

Seafood Restaurant Córdoba

This restaurant, specializing in rice dishes and fresh fish, is located in the old town , one of Benidorm's busiest areas. It's one of the most popular restaurants in the area, with a Google Reviews rating of 4.3 stars and over 6,700 reviews.

Despite the large influx of customers trying to reserve a table, they offer a very calm, fast, and relaxed service . They offer platters of fresh seafood, grilled meats and fish, generous portions to share, and their specialty: all kinds of rice dishes.

It offers a wide range of options, from dry rice dishes to creamy rice dishes and the traditional seafood paella. The menu is certainly varied and boasts excellent value (€15-€22 per person for paella).

The Ravine

Next to Benidorm's cove, known for its incredible views and relaxing atmosphere, lies El Barranco on the beachfront. Its cuisine is characterized by its use of the freshest ingredients. The seafood and fish offered are sourced from nearby locations, ensuring their freshness and quality, taking center stage in dishes such as clams, shrimp, and bluefin tuna entrecote.

Customers recommend any of the rice dishes, whether the seafood paella or the mixed paella, as well as the brothy rice dishes or the traditional fideúa. Our recommendation to pair these dishes is to try any of their wines.

Bar Mal Pas

Opposite the Jaime Apóstol Church, next to the viewing point that divides Levante and Poniente beaches, lies Bar Mal Pas . It's a bar with just 10 tables and a small terrace, creating an intimate and cozy atmosphere that Valencians themselves love for its warmth.

The menu isn't extensive, but what little they offer is very well done . Servings include baby squid, cuttlefish, snails, salads, and their specialty, rice dishes. The rice dishes diners often recommend are "arroz del senyoret" (a rice dish with "senyoret") and the creamy lobster and meat rice dishes.