Casa Carmela
A historic restaurant founded in 1922 near Malvarrosa Beach, famous for its traditional paella cooked over orange wood fire.
Founded in 1922 near Malvarrosa Beach, the restaurant's signature is traditional Valencian paella cooked over orange tree firewood, typically featuring chicken, rabbit, snails, and broad beans. Seafood paella and squid ink rice are also popular. The restaurant can accommodate about 230 people, but lunch demand is very high, so calling ahead to book a table is recommended. It is best to pre-order the Valencian rice and arrive on time, as cooking times are scheduled based on your arrival. Tourism board data shows an average cost of about €45 per person, though some diners feel the prices are on the higher side and table turnover is fast. Accessible by bus lines 19, 31, and 32.
Opening hours
Tue-Sat 13:00-16:00 (Tourism board data; sources vary on whether it is open on Mondays, calling to confirm is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Malvarrosa Beach
- El Cabanyal
- La Marina de València
- Mestalla Stadium
- City of Arts and Sciences
- Gulliver Park
- Museo Fallero
- Jardines del Real (Viveros)