Best vegan paella, ranked globally Best vegan Paella
la panxa in Barcelona makes the best vegan paella we've found anywhere. Most of the top 10 are omnivore restaurants that happen to make exceptional vegan paella — across 2 different cities. Below that, 16 restaurants ranked in 2 cities. Valencia has the most options with 9 places.
The 10 best vegan paella we've ever logged
Ranked by signature dish quality, not by overall venue rating. A high-rating restaurant where paella is an afterthought will sit below a lower-rated place that nails it.
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#1
la panxa
BBarcelona, Spain -
#2
Restaurant Fermins
BBarcelona, Spain -
#3
Xiringuito Escribà
BBarcelona, Spain -
#4
Restaurant Mornell
CValencia, Spain -
#5
La Pepica
EValencia, Spain - #6
La Paella
BValencia, Spain -
#7
LA PAELLA DE SU DIAGONAL
DBarcelona, Spain -
#8
Arrocería Maribel
AValencia, Spain -
#9
Casa Orxata, Bio Horchata
AValencia, Spain -
#10
Portolito
CValencia, Spain
Vegan Paella in 2 cities
Tap a city for the local rankings — every venue scored on this dish specifically, not on the rest of the menu.
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Questions about vegan paella
Where is the best vegan paella in the world?
la panxa in Barcelona. It's not a vegan restaurant, but its vegan paella scored highest out of 16 places across 2 cities. Runner-up: Restaurant Fermins in Barcelona.
Which cities have the best vegan paella?
By sheer number of good options: Valencia (9), Barcelona (7). But smaller cities can punch above their weight — a city with 5 places might have a higher average quality than one with 50.
Are these all vegan restaurants?
No. Some of the top-ranked places are fully vegan, but many are regular restaurants that happen to make really good vegan paella. Each listing shows a Vegan Friendliness grade (A–E) so you know what to expect before you go.
How are these ranked?
Each restaurant is scored on how good their vegan paella specifically is — not their overall rating. A 4.2-star restaurant with incredible vegan paella will rank above a 4.8-star place where it's an afterthought.