La Paella

La Paella satisfies a huge swathe of local Hispanophiles with its typical Catalan interior and attention to culinary detail – from bread that’s part-baked on the premises to a choice of own-made desserts. In between is a good range of tapas including albondigas (meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce) and octopus, though it’s the eponymous paella that tends to grace most tables, packed with fresh ingredients and with a heart-warming Mediterranean richness that defies its suburban setting (you’re best off calling ahead and ordering half an hour in advance). Add to this a family-friendly midweek vibe and a more raucous party atmosphere on the weekends – sometimes with live music – and it’s not hard to see why the place continues to thrive.