Traditional Catalan Rice Restaurant
The House of Paella
Cooked-to-order paellas, slow-simmered homemade broths, fresh locally sourced produce, and a Mediterranean experience designed to make you remember where you had the best rice dish of your trip.
You don’t just come here to eat paella.
You come to understand it.
Our concept is built around three core pillars: Catalan tradition, fresh ingredients, and made-to-order cooking.
Homemade Broths
Flavor begins before the rice ever touches the pan: slow-cooked sofritos, rich fumets, and a base crafted with patience.
Socarrat
That toasted, caramelized layer with a slight crunch is an essential part of the experience, not a culinary accident.
Locally Sourced
Fresh, seasonal produce and an authentic, straightforward Mediterranean cuisine that is unmistakably Barcelona.
The L'Àmfora Experience
Rice, sea, fire, and soulful service.
A cozy dining room, a freshly made paella brought straight to your table, and a team that knows how to share the story behind the dish.
Made-to-Order Paellas
Prepared fresh upon request to preserve the texture, aroma, and the perfect bite of the rice.
Prime Location
Avinguda del Paral·lel 184, close to Plaça Espanya, Montjuïc, and the theater district.
Perfect for Visitors and Groups
Group menus available, alongside vegetarian, vegan, and children's options.
What Our Guests Say
The Menu
At L’Àmfora, we offer a wide variety of dishes with a special focus on Mediterranean rice and seafood. We take particular pride in our delicious paella—our signature dish and the best in Barcelona. From starters to desserts, all our plates are crafted using premium ingredients and traditional homemade recipes. Discover the finest Catalan cuisine through our menu.
Our kitchen is 100% Mediterranean. Every dish is made to order using fresh, seasonal produce sourced directly from the local fish market and our own live seafood tanks. Come and enjoy a truly unique culinary experience at L’Àmfora!
Starters
Trilogy of artisan breads
Trio of toasted crystal breads: aioli au gratin with scalived garlic, freshly grated hanging tomato with arbequina EVOO and fleur de sel, and the jast one with aromatic herb butter.
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Shrimp croquette (1 pc) - Limited Quantity
Made with delicious king prawns, coated in panko for a crispy exterior and creamy interior, with a touch of our roasted garlic aioli.
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Patatas bravas L'Amfora
Crunchy rind and honeyed center, with scaled garlic aioli and saffron and a dark base and paprika, true to its origin, without tomato.
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Garlic shrimp
Sautéed with rolled garlic and bird's eye cayenne, combined with an oil obtained by controlled infusion of shrimp heads at 80°C, which provides depth and a marked marine character.
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Zamburiñas with ali oli emulsion (4 units)
Gratinated scallops, juicy and delicate, covered with a smooth and balanced aioli emulsion.
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100% acorn-fed Iberian ham
100% acorn-fed Iberian ham, from Iberian breed pigs fed on acorns and cured for several years. Thinly sliced, with a balanced flavor and smooth texture, it is best served on its own to fully appreciate its quality.
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Made-to-Order Paellas
Price per person (minimum 2 people)
30 minutes for preparation
Many tourist-oriented paellas try to attract attention with giant prawns, peas, lemons, and mountains of toppings far removed from true Mediterranean tradition.
At L’Àmfora, we believe the rice should always be the star of the show. That is why we do not serve lemon: when rice is cooked to perfection, it doesn’t need anything to mask its flavor.
We cook every single paella to order, strictly respecting the flame, the rich broth, and the precise cooking time. This ensures a dry, intense, and perfectly balanced dish where each grain absorbs the full depth of flavor while maintaining its ideal texture.
We use premium Illa de Riu Bomba rice from the Ebro Delta, and we handcraft our own stocks and sofritos (slow-cooked bases) to give each paella its own unique personality.
The result is an authentic, light Catalan paella, beautifully crowned by a genuine, caramelized socarrat (the crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the pan). Because a truly great paella is not measured by the volume of ingredients piled on top, but by the flavor captured within every single grain of rice.
Mountain Paella
Quantity 100 grams per person. Rice prepared with an intense background of birds and game animals, fresh Iberian bacon sautéed and seasonal ceps. It is accompanied by chorizo and black pudding from Burgos, cooked at a low temperature, which provide memories of firewood and mountain cooking. Finished with roasted cherry tomatoes to balance the flavors.
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Price per person
Seafood paella
Quantity 100 grams per person. Rice cooked with an intense background of seafood and clean fish, enhanced by a brand of fresh cuttlefish, scaled peppers and the coral of the cuttlefish itself, which provides depth and an unmistakable marine flavor. Each serving is served with two diced scallops and two red prawns.
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Vegetarian Paella
Quantity 100 grams per person. Made on a slow-cooked vegetable base with more than 15 different varieties, it provides depth and character. We finished it with a delicate parmesan cheese gratin, fresh canons and cherry tomatoes that provide freshness and contrast.
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Price per person
PAELLAS, HOUSE SPECIALTY
Price per person (minimum 2 people)
35 minutes for preparation
A MUST-TRY FOR FIRST-TIMERS.
Perfect for paella lovers or those looking for the ultimate first-time rice experience. Our special house paellas.
Seafood paella with scarlet prawns and scallops
Quantity 100 grams per person. Rice made with a tasty base of seafood and fish, enriched with cuttlefish and its coral, which provide an intense flavor of the sea. The big and juicy carabiner is the absolute protagonist.
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Black seafood rice with carabineros prawns and scallops
Quantity 100 grams per person. Our delicious recipe for seafood paella with saffron aioli and national squid ink.
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Mixed Paella
Quantity 100 grams per person. Our two most traditional and famous paellas merged to achieve the best sea and mountain experience in a single paella.
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Price per person
Pasta
Precio por persona (minimum 2 persons).
30 minutes for preparation.
Seafood fideuà with saffron aioli. Price per person
Traditional noodles, toasted in the classic style, cooked with a seafood stock and a classic marine recipe. With two scallops, two red prawns, and a finishing touch of saffron aioli.
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Our Select Meat
Beef entrecôte
Beef entrecôte with potatoes in four cookings.
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Price per person
Fish
Low-Temperature Confit Cod
Served with a rich sofrito reduction, toasted pine nuts, and raisins, finished with a light alioli gratin.
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Price per person
For children
Homemade chicken delights with potatoes
Chicken fingers with potatoes in three cookers. Essential for the little ones.
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Price per person
WHITE WINES
AA Etiris PB
Grape & D.O.: Pansa Blanca (Xarel·lo) — D.O. Alella (Organic farming) Tasting Notes: A fresh and floral white wine featuring notes of white fruit, green almond, and citrus. It offers a clean, saline profile that feels very Mediterranean.
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AA Etiris PB (Glass)
Grape & D.O.: Pansa Blanca (Xarel·lo) — D.O. Alella (Organic farming) Tasting Notes: A fresh and floral white wine featuring notes of white fruit, green almond, and citrus. It offers a clean, saline profile that feels very Mediterranean.
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As Laxas (Glass)
Grape & D.O.: Albariño — D.O. Rías Baixas Tasting Notes: Citrusy and vibrant, with elegant aromas of white flowers and green apple, complemented by a saline touch that beautifully evokes the Atlantic breeze.
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Carrasviñas (Bottle)
Grape & D.O.: Verdejo (Barrel-fermented) — D.O. Rueda Tasting Notes: Expressive aromas of tropical fruits and fresh herbs with a subtle touch of vanilla. Unctuous, well-structured, and persistent on the palate.
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Cartesius (Bottle)
Grape & D.O.: White Grenache (Barrel-fermented) — D.O. Empordà Tasting Notes: A full-bodied white wine with complex notes of ripe fruit, honey, and subtle toasted hints. Elegant, beautifully rounded, with a long finish.
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RED WINES
Xot dels Aspres (Bottle)
Grapes & D.O.: Carignan / Grenache — D.O. Empordà Tasting Notes: A fresh and balanced red wine featuring notes of red fruit, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle balsamic hints. It concludes with an elegant and persistent finish.
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Xot dels Aspres (Glass)
Grapes & D.O.: Carignan / Grenache — D.O. Empordà Tasting Notes: A fresh and balanced red wine featuring notes of red fruit, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle balsamic hints. It concludes with an elegant and persistent finish.
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Pies Negros (Bottle)
Grapes & D.O.: Tempranillo / Graciano — D.O.Ca. Rioja Tasting Notes: Brimming with ripe black fruit, spices, and toasted hints. It offers soft tannins and a remarkably silky, long finish.
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Pies Negros (Glass)
Grapes & D.O.: Tempranillo / Graciano — D.O.Ca. Rioja Tasting Notes: Brimming with ripe black fruit, spices, and toasted hints. It offers soft tannins and a remarkably silky, long finish.
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Pardelasses (Bottle)
Grapes & D.O.: Red Grenache / Carignan — D.O.Q. Priorat (Organic farming) Tasting Notes: Powerful and mineral-driven, showcasing ripe black fruit alongside distinct notes of slate and cocoa. It displays a long, intense, and elegantly austere character.
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Parajes de Callejo (Bottle)
Grapes & D.O.: Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) / Grenache / Albillo Mayor — D.O. Ribera del Duero Tasting Notes: Deep and harmonious, with expressive notes of blackberry, violet, and beautifully well-integrated oak. Rounded out by silky tannins and a highly persistent finish.
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Rosé Wines
ILERCAVONIA
Grape & D.O.: Garnacha Peluda (Grenache) — D.O. Terra Alta
A dry and delicate rosé featuring charming aromas of fresh strawberry and peach. It is light, crisp, and beautifully balanced on the palate, concluding with a clean mineral finish.
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Sparkling Wines
Descregut Brut Nature Reserva (Bottle)
Grapes & D.O.: Macabeu / Xarel·lo / Parellada — Corpinnat (Organic farming)
Tasting Notes: A dry and refined sparkling wine featuring delicate, persistent bubbles. It offers elegant notes of ripe apple, toasted bread, and brioche. Fresh, sophisticated, and beautifully long on the finish.
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Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut - France (Bottle)
109.95
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé - France (Bottle)
250
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Hours of Operation
- Open 365 days a year;
- Mon - Thu: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Fri - Sun: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Amenities & Services
- Outdoor Terrace;
- Wi-Fi;
- Nearby Parking;
- Air Conditioning;
- English - Italian spoken;
- MasterCard - Visa - American Express;
- Private dining available for events and celebrations.