Barcelona Rice Dishes
CHARCOAL
At Patrón, we recover the technique of traditional rice-making through the mastery of real fire. Our kitchen daily selects the finest market-fresh seafood and utilizes the precision of holm oak charcoal to achieve an intense flavor and an authentic socarrat.
Charcoal Technique and Market Fumet
he identity of our cuisine lies in the use of fire to finish every dish. Once the grain has absorbed the fumet (seafood stock), we complete the cooking over holm oak charcoal, a technical process that yields specific results defining high-end maritime cuisine.
- The Perfection of Socarrat: The dry, radiant heat of the charcoal caramelizes the bottom of the paella evenly. This achieves that precise, toasted texture that rice experts in Barcelona consider the hallmark of excellence.
- Natural Smoky Nuance: Contact with the holm oak embers provides a subtle aroma that enhances the original flavor of the ingredients without masking them.
- Grain Texture: We exclusively use D.O. Calasparra Bomba Rice. The intensity of the final fire on this high-quality grain ensures the rice arrives at the table loose, whole, and with a firm heart.
Non-Stop Kitchen: Rice Dishes Made to Order
We understand the rhythm of the city; therefore, we offer a non-stop kitchen service all day long. Unlike other establishments, at Patrón, our stoves and charcoal grills remain active without interruption.
This allows us to guarantee that every one of our rice dishes is cooked entirely to order, ensuring the freshness of the market seafood and the exact point of the grain, regardless of the time you decide to sit at the table. We thus facilitate both late lunches and early dinners in a sophisticated setting.
Enjoying a rice dish 
at Patrón means immersing yourself in a signature environment. The interior design by Lázaro Rosa-Violán recovers the sophisticated aesthetic 
of grand transatlantic ocean liners.
The Base of Our Flavor: Rockfish Fumet and Market Seafood
A master rice dish depends on the intensity of its base. As specialists in rice cuisine, we prepare our own fumet daily using rockfish and mantis shrimp (galeras). The mantis shrimp provides a sweetness and sapid density that allows the grain to encapsulate the true essence of the sea.
Our sofritos are crafted with prolonged cooking times, reduced until the necessary concentrate is achieved. Only then does the market-fresh product maintain its juiciness when incorporated into the final phase of charcoal cooking.
- Seafood Paella over Holm Oak Charcoal: Our most faithful recipe to the maritime tradition of Barcelona.
- Baby Squid, Scallops, and Prawn Paella: A combination of marine textures executed with technical precision.
- Creamy Lobster Rice: We seek the exact power of the broth and the perfect cooking point of the lobster.
Book a Table at PATRÓN
For encounters requiring maximum discretion, we offer 7 private cabins. These independent spaces provide controlled acoustics and dedicated service, making them the preferred choice for corporate meetings and intimate celebrations in the upper area of Barcelona.
Book now through our form, via email or by calling +34 93 414 66 22 and secure your table at Patrón to enjoy the city’s finest maritime cuisine.
Much More Than a DINNER
At Patrón, gastronomy coexists with a live music program every night. This musical selection complements the rhythm of the dinner, creating a vibrant atmosphere completed by our signature cocktails and a curated wine cellar to pair with every dish.
About Our CHARCOAL-GRILLED RICE
Do you have a non-stop kitchen schedule?
Yes, we offer non-stop kitchen service all day. This allows you to enjoy our rice dishes—always prepared to order—at any time, adapting to our clients’ needs without the usual restrictions of local dining hours.
What defines a good rice restaurant in Barcelona?
A quality proposal is distinguished by the in-house preparation of its stocks and the control of the grain’s cooking point. At Patrón, we add the holm oak charcoal technique, which provides a smoky finish and a unique socarrat.
Do you have options for groups and private events?
Yes. We have 7 private cabins and specific menus for groups in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, near Tuset Street, ideal for business meetings seeking exclusivity.
What type of grain do you use for your rice dishes?
We work exclusively with D.O. Calasparra Bomba Rice, guaranteeing that the grain maintains its structure after absorbing the rockfish fumet.
