A favorite of Valencia's well-connected and well-to-do since 1982, this family-run restaurant a few steps from the Plaza de la Reina specializes in seafood dishes like anguilas (eels) prepared with all i pebre (garlic and pepper), parrillada de pescado (selection of freshly grilled fish), and traditional paellas. Lunch begins at 2 and not a moment before. The walls are covered with decorative ceramics and the gastronomic awards the restaurant has won over the years.

In the heart of Valencia’s Ciutat Vella and not far from the central Plaza de la Reina, family-owned restaurant La Riuà has won plenty of awards over the years for its excellent paella and other traditional Valencian dishes. The restaurant’s signature dish is, of course, paella Valenciana, but they also do a mean arroz negro, a dramatic-looking rice and seafood dish coloured black with squid ink.

Situated in the heart of the Old City, La Riuà is the family-run establishment that dates back many generations. The old-school décor looks like it was taken straight out of the 19th century and it’s a popular place among locals, so be sure to make a reservation if you’re coming during peak hours. There are more than a dozen varieties of the famous rice dish to choose from, however, the house specialty, Paella Valenciana, has earned raves from visitors and locals alike.

Located in Valencia’s picturesque historic centre ( Google Map), La Riuá is a family-run restaurant and tavern offering fantastic paella at an affordable price. The restaurant’s signature dish is Paella Valenciana, but they serve more than a dozen different varieties of the famous rice dish. Locals consider it the best restaurant in Valencia for Arroz Negro, the black paella made with cuttlefish or black squid ink.

La Riuà is a family run establishment that offers fantastic paella at a very reasonable price. Unlike many other paella restaurants in Valencia, the peak time in this picturesque restaurant is 14:00 pm, lunchtime, and seats are filled very quickly. Don’t be fooled by their prices, La Riuà serves up rich, fantastically amber colored paella with chicken, rabbit, lima and broad beans and a delicate mix of spices.

This Valencian restaurant is about as Spanish as it can get, and they have the best paella I’ve tried throughout all of Valencia. The staff is very welcoming, and the restaurant is decorated with decorative plates all over the walls, really giving it a Spanish touch. You have to order paella valenciana, the classic paella with rabbit, chicken, snails (sometimes), white beans and vegetables.

This restaurant has been an institution since opening on Calle Mar in 1978. Ríua is the Valencian word for “flood,” referencing the 1957 disaster when the Turia overflowed, killing 48 people and covering the city with up to five meters of water. Kind of a macabre inspiration for a restaurant… but if I were to drown in a flood, I hope it would be a flood of La Ríua’s famous paella.

Nestled in Valencia’s historic center near the cathedral on Calle del Mar, La Riuà stands as a culinary beacon for authentic paella enthusiasts. With over a dozen varieties of rice dishes, you’ll experience the true essence of Valencian cuisine in a space adorned with colorful ceramic plates. The restaurant has garnered numerous awards for its exceptional culinary offerings.

We also recommend visiting such inexpensive restaurants in Valencia as La Riua, where they cook as many as 20 kinds of paella, and the oldest restaurant on the city's waterfront - La Pepica. In the latter, Spanish kings, Ernest Hemingway and other celebrities have tasted paella, whose photos the owner has carefully hung on the wall.

While not all paellas are created equal, La Riuà is where to eat in Valencia on Sundays if you're hungry for the region's most iconic rice dish. Beautifully decorated with ceramic tiles and run by a family who treats each guest as one of their own, it's easy to see why this place has won several awards. Address: Carrer del Mar, 27

If you’d prefer to go somewhere more centrally-located, then walk over to La Riua, a highly-rated paella restaurant in the Old Town. This popular restaurant already had a queue of people before opening at 2PM but thankfully, we had reservations. La Riua offers a wealth of rice dishes but we went with their tasty fideua vegetariana.

If it’s variety you’re after for your paella in Valencia, then La Riuá is where you should head. They have over a dozen different options on the menu and each one is made with care and takes time to prepare. It’s a family-run restaurant that has won awards from around Spain for its quality, flavor, and creativity.

Located in Valencia’s picturesque historic center, La Riuà is a family-run restaurant that has won quite a few awards—and once you taste the paella, you’ll understand why. It’s home to more than a dozen different varieties of the famous rice and is at the top of many locals’ lists for eating paella in Valencia.

La Riua is another highly regarded paella restaurant located in the historic center of Valencia. The restaurant’s signature dish is the Traditional Seafood Paella which features a generous helping of seafood cooked in a saffron-infused broth. For a sweet treat, check out the panna cotta and flan.

La Riuà is a very Valencian family restaurant, with a pleasant atmosphere, careful customer service, as well as a decoration in line with the type of food it represents. His specialty is rice and he has received numerous awards. Seafood, Valencian paella and local wine in a family-run tavern.

Quirky, affordable, cosy and authentic are a few words to describe La Riua. Famous for their eel dishes, seafood paella and charming atmosphere, this typical Spanish restaurant should be at the top of any foodies list. Along with their famous seafood paella, the arroz negro is great, too!

La Riuà is a family owned establishment that serves traditional home-style Valencian cuisine. We stopped here for lunch on the recommendation of our Valencian friends and ordered the house specialty: Paella Valencia. It was a fantastic, moderately priced lunch.

Located in the city centre, La Riua is a family establishment that serves authentic Valencian fare. As you step into the restaurant, you’ll notice the gorgeous ceramic plates that cover the walls. Try the arroz a banda and the rabbit and chicken paella.

I reserved a table for us at La Riua (recommended by our taxi driver)—the food was good and the kids loved the paella. Afterwards my mom and I went shopping on Carrer de Colón while my dad, Javi and the kids played at a park nearby.

Het knusse familierestaurant La Riuá ligt zeer centraal in het historische centrum. Het is een superleuke authentieke locatie om paella te eten in Valencia. Je krijgt het gevoel dat je bij je oma aan de keukentafel zit.

La Riuà is a family restaurant in Valencia, with a very pleasant and intimate atmosphere. The customers are treated very well here. This restaurant is specialized in all kinds of rice dishes, including paella.