Arrocería Marina Ventura

Very nice people here. My first time in Europe,& my first time in España. A little more high end than what I’m used to back home 😅 but I think it is still reasonable here. Thank you! Oh yeah, maybe if you have a party f more than 1, then you should make reservation. However I was traveling solo and was able to be seated right away at 7 anoche ¡¡mucha gracia!!

A great place to have an authentic Paella. It’s so good with many great flavors. However I hated that the shrimp wasn’t cleaned. Even if it’s a traditional dish we are in 2025 and everyone eats cleaned shrimp especially that some of the shrimps while i was trying to open it a green unknown liquid was spilled from it which made me lose my appetite. Moreover, no one has the time to open and clean the shrimp when we want to enjoy our meal. Additionally waiters felt offended when we ask them to clean the shrimp or remove an item such as the mussels from the dish. They need to understand that it’s not an offense as much as it is personal preference:) also price is high for amount of portion.

Unfortunately, the staff speak almost exclusively Spanish and are reluctant to speak English! The food was great. The fried baby squid could do with a sauce or dip to go with them. That would make them easier to eat. Otherwise, it's a good restaurant and worth recommending if you know at least a little Spanish!

We celebrated my son’s 16th birthday here and it was terrific! I would definitely come back when I’m in Madrid. Seafood paella was delicious! 😋

Wow! What an incredible dining experience at Arrocería Marina Ventura in Madrid. The paella was absolutely amazing — full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and so authentic. The sangria was refreshing and balanced, the perfect pairing for our meal. And don’t even get me started on the desserts — each one was delicious and beautifully presented. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Highly recommend this place if you’re in Madrid and craving a fantastic meal!

Hubby and I visited today after looking up great places for paella in Madrid. Our visit went beyond our expectations. We were looking forward to sampling the seafood paella which was delicious and full of fresh seafood but we were blown away by our starters which were the salmorejo and grilled cuttlefish. Beautiful, fresh and comforting flavours! We were also very well taken care of by the lovely staff named Marc, Freddy and Gabriel. They were helpful, warm and made our experience much more memorable. Thank you and looking forward to coming back!

One of the best paellas in Madrid! The service is very attentive and helpful, and they do speak English. Menus are accessed by scanning a bar code. The decor of the restaurant is a very bright casual vibe (there is a more formal setup next door but not sure if it was a different dining area as they share the same arrival desk). They do provide olives and bread sticks and bread to munch on whilst waiting for the food. You can decline as there is an extra charge for it but it is good (the hummus dip was very creamy and flavourful). We ordered a mixed salad and the seafood paella. Note that paella dishes take about 35 minutes to be served but the timing of the service was such that it didn’t feel that long. The salad was large, with very fresh and crisp vegetables. They provide an excellent vinegar and olive oil for you to dress the salad (the olive oil was also excellent for the bread). The paella was impressive! The rice was cooked al dente in a very flavourful deep seafood broth. It was packed with seafood mixed in the sauce rice (calamari and shrimps). On top were a handful of clams and mussels along with 8 huge prawns. The seafood was cooked perfectly as it was still juicy and moist. It was hard to be elegant eating these prawns as the fingers got very messy , thankfully they provide wet wipes for cleaning up. The place gets busy so suggest make reservations online. They will confirm via email and WhatsApp (so no worries if you just have a data eSIM).

Great food in the heart of Madrid! The paella was absolutely delicious—authentic, rich in flavor, and perfectly cooked. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere made for a cozy, relaxed dining experience. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a true taste of Spanish cuisine. Will definitely be coming back!