BEST PAELLA IN BARCELONA
Paella at Vivo Tapas
Barcelona
Paellas made with fresh produce, ready in 30 minutes. Seafood, lobster, red prawns and more, in the heart of Eixample.
VALENCIAN TRADITION, EIXAMPLE PRODUCE
Our
paellas
At Vivo Tapas we understand paella as much more than a rice dish — it is one of the great symbols of Mediterranean gastronomy, and we treat it with the respect it deserves. Each of our five varieties is made following traditional Valencian technique, adapted to fresh market produce we select every day.
If you’re looking for paella in Barcelona and want something beyond the typical tourist dish, at Vivo you’ll find a carefully crafted offer: from the most classic seafood paella to more singular options like the whole lobster paella or the setas and duck paella, designed for those who seek something different without abandoning tradition.
All our paellas are made to order — we don’t work with pre-cooked or waiting paellas — so preparation time is around 30 minutes. We recommend ordering it at the beginning of your meal to enjoy it at the perfect socarrat — that slightly toasted base that is the hallmark of a great paella.
5 paellas, ONE PLACE
Our paellas
Min. 2 people
Seafood paella
Our most traditional version, with fresh clams and mussels cooked in the rice's own stock. A classic that never fails, ideal for those trying our menu for the first time.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Min. 2 people
Black paella
The rice is cooked with squid ink, giving it its characteristic dark colour and an intense flavour of the sea. Served with homemade allioli, which adds creaminess and contrast.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Min. 2 people
Red prawn paella
Made with quality red prawns, whose coral gives the stock a very characteristic depth of flavour. One of the favourite options among those who already know our menu.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Min. 2 people
Lobster paella
Our most exclusive dish: whole lobster over the rice, perfect for a celebration or a special dinner for two. The seafood is cooked slowly to bring out its full flavour.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free · PREMIUM
Min. 2 people
Setas and duck paella a banda
A more sophisticated version of the traditional paella a banda, replacing fish with duck confit and seasonal mushrooms. Recommended for those looking for something different.
Gluten-free · Dairy-free ·
FRESH PRODUCE, CAREFUL PREPARATION
How we make our paellas
We don’t work with pre-cooked rice or waiting paellas. Every order is made from scratch with a daily-prepared sofrito base, homemade stock and ingredients selected that same morning at the market. That’s why preparation time is 30 minutes — the same process any traditional Valencian cook would follow, with no shortcuts.
Fresh produce
Made every day with market ingredients
30 minutes
Preparation time, made to order
Eixample
Rosselló 255 · Metro Diagonal 5 min
WHAT TO DRINK WITH YOUR PAELLA
Recommended
pairing
To accompany our seafood paellas we recommend a young, fruity white wine, or if you prefer a cocktail, a citrus botanical Gin & Tonic works very well with the salinity of the dish.
The black paella and the setas and duck paella, with their more intense flavours, pair especially well with a light red wine or one of our signature cocktails made with aged rum.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Everything you need to book
Everything you need to know about our paellas.
How long does the paella take?
Our paellas are made with fresh produce to order — preparation time is 30 minutes from when the order is placed.
Is there a minimum number of people to order paella?
Yes, all our paellas have a minimum of 2 people. The price is per person (pax).
What types of paella does Vivo Tapas offer?
We have 5 varieties: seafood paella, black paella with squid, red prawn paella, lobster paella and setas and duck paella a banda.
Is the paella suitable for coeliacs?
Yes, all our paellas are gluten-free and dairy-free. We still recommend informing your waiter of any food allergy
Is it better to book in advance to have paella at Vivo Tapas?
Yes, we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends. As each paella is made to order, booking helps us prepare your table and optimise waiting time.
Are Vivo Tapas paellas for sharing?
Yes, all our paellas are designed to share between 2 or more people. The price is per person, so the more diners, the better the experience.
BOOK YOUR PAELLA AT VIVO
Which paella
are you choosing today?
Book in advance — our paellas are made to order. Eixample, Rosselló 255.
Book in advance — our paellas are made to order. Eixample, Rosselló 255.
Which paella
are you choosing today?