Arrocería Maribel

Good example of fresh, local, and well prepared food with all the non-rice dishes. We generally like and have cooked paella; however, we didn't like the paella. Not sure if we got a bad batch or if their paella is supposed to be different like that. Tip: Don't get the calamari, it's nothing special if you eat calamari occasionally, more importantly I think it's on the menu to keep people new to seafood happy.

This was our second visit here and we hit the jackpot with ordering this time. They're obviously famous for their paella, but it was the other items that truly stood out. The Calamari was one of, if not THE best, I've had. The breading they use is next level. The tuna and tomato salad was light and fresh and everything we hoped for. The "Paella Mirabel" had great socarrat and the seafood was cooked to perfection. Just when we thought we couldn't possibly eat another bite, we caved and ordered dessert. Instead of being dense, the cheesecake was light and fluffy and bit reminiscent of a pavlova. We paired it with cremaet and it was the perfect ending to a wonderful lunch. Our waiter was Walter and he was both attentive and charming. Excellent overall experience and we look forward to returning.

A wonderful lunch! Highly recommend! We ate inside because it was windy and the atmosphere was warm. The meal started out high with warm fresh bread, flavorful garlic aioli and tomato. We wanted to try the eel specialty of this area “ All i pebre de anguila” and it was delicious! The sauce was so rich with a hint of spice. The eel was very tender. We saw another table order Paella Mixta (not on the menu) and it was the perfect balance of the classic paella Valenciana and seafood rice dishes. The flavor of traditional paella is so deep but this also had Norwegian lobster, prawns, mussels, and other various shellfish throughout. It was my dad’s birthday so we ordered three desserts - horchata cake, chocolate of the world and ice cream. Finished the meal off with complementary digestives and cremaet, of course!

My partner had Arrocería Maribel on his list for ages, and after seeing it repeatedly recommended in the Michelin Guide, we finally made it—and for a good reason. Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we called just before arriving, and from the very first “hello,” Saúl, the staff manager, was outstanding—accommodating, attentive, professional, and simply brilliant. His level of service set the tone for what turned out to be an exceptional dining experience. We started with a selection of dishes that showcased both technique and tradition: the Albufera classic “all i pebre”, the crujiente de gambas y algas, tosta crujiente de anchoa, pan brioche de panceta, and a tosta de cococha. Each bite was a perfect balance of flavor and texture. For the main dish, we opted for the paella de plancton marino y gamba rayada—an unexpected yet absolutely delicious choice, rich in depth and umami. And to finish, we indulged in the torrija de horchata and a creamet, both of which were spectacular. The price was far from excessive and well worth it for the quality and experience. We left with a promise to return—there’s still so much on the menu we’re eager to try, and we definitely will.

We ordered appetizers which were delightful. The eel was homey and warm, the calamari was perfectly cooked with a crisp and airy batter, and the anchovy crostini was a flavor bomb! However, once we got to the paella, a single bite transported me to the Sifto Salt Mines of Ontario. While the algae paella was barely edible, the squid ink variant was close if not equal to the 3.25% required for full kosher dill pickles! I can’t tell if it’s rage or a salt-fuelled blood pressure spike, but I can hear the rapids surging through my veins. We asked if this was normal, and were told that squid ink in particular would be saltier. However, we’ve been eating squid ink paella through the trip and a Michelin establishment should be able to compensate for the difference. If you come to visit, all the other items are good, but I would skip the paella.

The food is very delicious, we had Paella Mariaco and Paella Valenciana. Sangria was very fresh and we enjoyed it. And the staff was excellent. Thank you for the good experience.

Absolutely loved it. I had lunch by myself at a table next to the canal. The staff were very attentive and kind. Spoke English if i needed help. I ordered the Tomate Valenciano con Venstresca (Tomato with Tuna) and Sepia Playa (Fresh cuttlefish/ Squid). 1. Tomate Valenciano con Ventresca was absolutely devine. Freshly cooked tuna served on large exotic tomatoes with iced sesame tahini and sundried tomatoes. Loved this dish. Would order 3 more! I ordered the hald portion 2. Sepia playa: so beautifully presented. The portion was perfect (i wordered full portion). The cuttlefish was on a bed of fresh parsley pesto, accompanied by dallops of homemade mayo and a crispy cracker. I also ordered the Tinto de Verano to drink and it was great. Not too sweet. Can’t wait to go back

Amazing restaurant. Loved it very much. Best paella we had ever. Also the staff was very kind. Worth to visit. Thank you for this fantastic experience.

En un pueblo rodeado de arrozales y donde existen multiples restaurantes destaca este sitio por la Atencion de su personal, a nosotros nos atendió Celeste que con mucha paciencia nos explico sobre cada plato típico y nos dio buenas recomendaciones. Degústamos una típica paella valenciana (chicken y rabbit) y algunos aperitivos de la zona recomendados por la camarera. Las porciones de arroz son grandes y con bastante sazón

They're paella is top notch and the service is amazing - Celeste was super nice and she even showed me he kitchen where the magic happens. Thank you, Celeste!

This place is incredible. Get the pulpo appetizer and you will be blown away. Also the small fish appetizer is very tasty as well as the potato dish which has some roe and chips. Very tasty. Next up, seafood paella was fantastic. While the seafood was simply very good seafood the perfect paella crispy rice was amazing down to the last piece of rice. Our server Miss Eli was friendly and provided excellent service. I'm told by the locals to best make reservations and to order the paella ahead of time.