El Rall

First and foremost the service was outstanding!!! It was a cool night outside and they had blankets on all the seats outside. We were the only people sitting outside and they moved tables together in between 4 heaters to make us more comfortable, without us asking. Secondly, the food was unforgettable! That was the best paella I have ever had in my life! I loved both the Valenciana and the seafood! Couldn't go wrong with this restaurant. I suggest it!

It's strange to see such polarized reviews. I didn't have any high expectations, we ended up in this reastaurant by chance as we were hungry and the place we came to have lunch in nearby was closed. We were pleasantly surprised by the food - it was the best seafood paella I've eaten in Valencia and the Sangria was great, too - proper wine, a lot of fruits and water without gas - it was truely perfect. The service was not great, but wasn't that terrible as depicted - it was ok. They spoke English and we didn't have any issues paying by card. They added 5 euro for 2 beers that we haven't ordered to our bill, but when we pointed this out, they returned those 5 euros to us. I'd go again for the food and Sangria though - they were worth it :)

Even if that square isn't the best place I would choose for a terrace, these guys make it work. We had Seafood Paella, which was great. While we stood waiting for the food, rain started. In a minute they were offering us the option to go inside in that moment or any time we would want. All the time we were there, I could see their efforts to serve and please. Even if there is work to do on the way they serve (the paella dish came in a big hot pan and they put a cardboard egg holder under it to protect the table) or they used a napkin to protect the handle of the pan, I liked it. The feeling there is like having dinner at a friend of a friend's house... Don't ask for fancy stuff and enjoy what matters. Also, the price was right.

We had a couple of recommendations for good paella from locals and this was the only place that was in the city center and open early evening (we had a small daughter and an early flight). When we arrived, we were a little bit suspicious as the waiters were trying to fish for tourists from the street with menus at hand (although politely and friendly), this is normally never a good sign. We ordered the black rice paella with seafood - it was magnificent! We also enjoyed the crusty creme brulee very much.