Food place in Valencia
Casa Carmela
Malva-rosa, Valencia
A beachfront rice house going since 1922, four generations in, tiled inside and cooking every paella over an open orange-wood fire. It began as a beach changing hut that started selling food.
Area
Malva-rosa
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€35–60
About
What is Casa Carmela famous for?
The paella valenciana and the vegetable rice are cooked to order by advance reservation only, minimum two people, and only a limited number of pans a day — book them when you book the table or you will not get one.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Casa Carmela
Veg & non-veg · €35–60
Good to know
Is Casa Carmela good for families?
Yes — Casa Carmela is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
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Photo spots near Casa Carmela
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El Cabanyal
Best photo · Mid-morning to about two, when the sun is full on the tiled façades and the colour is at its strongest
Best combo: Photos here, then paella valenciana at Casa Carmela.
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Platja de la Malva-rosa
Best photo · Sunrise — the beach faces due east, so the sun comes up out of the sea and the promenade is empty for an hour afterwards
Best combo: Photos here, then paella valenciana at Casa Carmela.
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Catedral de València and El Micalet
Best photo · Early morning on the Plaça de la Verge, before the café terraces are set out and while the Apostles' Door is still in flat shade
Best combo: Photos here, then paella valenciana at Casa Carmela.
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Why Casa Carmela
A beachfront rice house going since 1922, four generations in, tiled inside and cooking every paella over an open orange-wood fire. It began as a beach changing hut that started selling food. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This is a mid-range table - figure €35–60.
🍽️ What to order
Paella valenciana - Short-grain rice cooked flat and dry in a wide steel pan with chicken, rabbit, flat green beans and garrofó — the broad white bean — plus tomato, paprika, saffron and a sprig of rosemary. The prize is the socarrat, the caramelised layer stuck to the pan
⏰ When to go
There is no fixed published schedule - check before making the trip. Book ahead - the good tables go first.
📍 Where it is
Casa Carmela is in Malva-rosa, Valencia - Comunidad Valenciana. Plan the visit around the light rather than the clock.
💡 Good to know
Families with children are normal here.
Questions
Casa Carmela — FAQ
What is Casa Carmela famous for?
A beachfront rice house going since 1922, four generations in, tiled inside and cooking every paella over an open orange-wood fire. It began as a beach changing hut that started selling food.
What are the must-try dishes at Casa Carmela?
Don't miss Paella valenciana.
Is Casa Carmela good for families?
Yes — Casa Carmela is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
Where is Casa Carmela located?
Casa Carmela is in Malva-rosa, Valencia.