Authentic Valencian Paella
To order.
Rice & paella
Rice takes centre stage in Jávea Harbour
At Carú Arrocería rice is the heart of everything. Every dish is cooked to order, caring for the sofrito, the broth, the texture and the produce. This is our passion and what defines us as a rice house in Jávea.
Dry rice (paella)
The Mediterranean classic: loose grains, socarrat at the bottom and all the flavour concentrated. Paellas and dry rice dishes to share at the table.
Creamy rice
Creamy, with just the right amount of broth and lots of flavour. Perfect if you like juicy, comforting rice.
Fideuás (Noodle paella)
Thin noodles cooked to order with fresh seafood and market ingredients.
💡 All our rice and fideuá dishes are cooked to order with Dacsa / Molino Roca Rice. Minimum 2 people per dish.
Dry Rice (Paellas)
Prices per person · Minimum 2 people. Cooked to order.
Oven-baked rice in paella pan
To order.
Rice with Figatells (traditional rissoles), red pepper & chickpeas
Seasonal garden vegetable rice
Iberian pork shoulder (presa), wild mushrooms & Pedro Ximénez wine rice
Arroz del Senyoret (peeled seafood paella)
Black squid ink seafood rice with tender garlic & chive alioli
Lobster rice (dry style)
Octopus, king prawn & lime zest rice
Crispy Soria pork belly (torreznos), fried eggs & piparra peppers rice
Duck confit, wild mushroom & duck foie gras rice
Red carabinero prawn, king prawn & quail fried eggs rice
Creamy Rice
Prices per person · Minimum 2 people. Rich and creamy.
Creamy lobster rice
Creamy Iberian pork, wild mushroom & Pedro Ximénez rice
Creamy black squid ink seafood rice
Creamy duck confit, mushroom & foie gras rice
Creamy octopus, king prawn & lime zest rice
Creamy seafood rice
Fideuás (Noodle Paella)
Prices per person · Minimum 2 people. Cooked to order.
Seafood Fideuá
Duck confit, wild mushroom & foie gras Fideuá
Black squid ink seafood Fideuá
Rice & paella
How we cook our rice
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Market produce
We choose fresh, seasonal, local produce from the Mediterranean.
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To order
Every rice dish is made when you order it — never pre-cooked.
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The right point
We care for the sofrito, the broth and the timing to reach the perfect point.
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To share
Served to be enjoyed at the table, unhurried, as tradition demands.
Fancy a great rice dish? Book your table and we will cook it fresh for you.
Our kitchen
Much more than rice
Rice dishes, tapas to share, meats, fish and desserts that complete the Carú experience. Tap any photo to see it larger.
FAQ
Everything you need to know
Do I need to book a table?
Yes, especially at weekends. We recommend booking ahead to secure your table. Call us on 965 33 42 21 and we will be happy to help.
Is the rice cooked to order?
Yes, all our rice dishes are made to order with the Dinamita variety from Molino Roca and fresh produce, taking the time needed to achieve the best flavour and a perfect texture.
Where is Carú?
We are at Av. Rey Jaime I, 13, bajo, right in Jávea Harbour (Xàbia), just a few steps from the sea.
Do you cater for groups?
Yes, we have tables for groups and a wide selection of rice dishes to share. If there are several of you, we recommend booking ahead so we can prepare your experience.
Do you serve dinner?
Yes, we open every day for lunch and dinner. Lunch 12:00–17:00 and dinner 19:00–23:00. Closed Wednesdays for our weekly rest day.