Cozy Salamanca taberna focused on Alicante-style rice with friendly, hands-on service; great paellas but value disputes and add-on charges require menu awareness.
Taberna del Olivo delivers excellent paella and seafood with warm, attentive service that earns solid neighborhood respect. However, inconsistent execution on saltiness and doneness prevents grade A territory, and modest authenticity concerns create moderate uncertainty in assessment. The pleasant sidewalk seating and generous portions appeal to locals, though tight indoor space and pricing structure (two-portion rice minimum) limit broader appeal.
One caveat: Rice is priced per person with a two-portion minimum; totals can surprise if unprepared