Where to eat traditional rice dishes near the beach in Benissa?

If you ask any local in the Marina Alta region where to go for a good paella with a sea view, they'll most likely end up telling you about Cala de la Fustera. It's here, just steps from the sand, that you'll find El Rall, a restaurant that has made rice the centerpiece of its cuisine.

A cuisine that begins at the market

At El Rall, they don't cook from a fixed menu, but rather from what the day brings. Locally sourced, market-fresh ingredients dictate every dish: fish from the area, seasonal vegetables, and rice dishes cooked slowly, seeking that perfect balance between loose grains and just the right amount of broth.

This approach, personal and unpretentious, is what led the restaurant to be recognized with the 2025 Cacau d'Or Award, a prize that distinguishes the Valencian lunch tradition and respect for traditional ingredients.

Eating rice by the sea in Benissa

What sets El Rall apart isn't just the food, but where it's served. The terrace overlooks the sea, in a tranquil setting that invites you to linger after your meal. It's common to find both local families here on a Sunday at lunchtime and visitors specifically looking for that "charming restaurant near the beach" that so many people ask about when arriving in Benissa.

A tradition that also travels

El Rall's cuisine extends beyond the Marina Alta region. The restaurant has taken its unique approach to the traditional mid-morning snack and its focus on local produce to events like FITUR, demonstrating that Benissa's culinary traditions also have a place beyond its borders.

If you feel like trying it

El Rall is located at Carrer del Navegant Pepe Ribes, 3, in Cala de la Fustera (Benissa), just a few meters from the beach. You can easily reserve a table and enjoy a meal that, rice by rice dish, continues to champion what makes this cuisine unique: real ingredients, slow cooking, and a deep respect for tradition.