Arrosseria Antoni Rubies: Artesa de Lleida roadside Bib stop for arròs a la marinera
Why go: A roadside rice stop near Lleida. Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Order: Arròs a la marinera
At Arrosseria Antoni Rubies in Artesa de Lleida, stop for the rice. Order the arròs a la marinera for two, get the costillas de cordero, and leave room to look at the owner’s wall of old phones.
I was on my way to Lleida and started looking for restaurants. I wanted a small stop and a decent menú, the way they mean it in Spain. Finding this arroceria was a beautiful surprise. A small village outside Lleida, the place was full, and it carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand. We still got a table.
Near the table there is a collection of old smartphones. iPhones, iPods, some iPads, other phones, on display. The owner told me he has been collecting them since the early beginning of that technology.
What was on the menu for us was cordero. The ribs were fascinating. We also had an arroz. When you get a portion for two they bring a full paella, the big pan, with shrimp and all sorts of seafood including squid. It took a while to cook and it was really lovely. Service was really good. They have ice cream for dessert and other options, but we basically went for good paella, some ribs, and a little bread.
Very nice, cozy place. Definitely the stopover I was looking for. I would go back with a larger group and try all the different paellas, because that seems to be what they do better.
Map and directions
What to order
Arròs a la marinera
Plated portion with langoustine, mussels, shrimp. Order for two; they cook the rice.
Costillas de cordero
Lamb ribs. What was on the menu for us was cordero.
If you're visiting Arrosseria Antoni Rubies
- What should I order at Arrosseria Antoni Rubies?
- Arròs a la marinera for two, which arrives as the full paella pan with shrimp, squid and other seafood, plus the lamb ribs (costillas de cordero).
- Is Arrosseria Antoni Rubies in the Michelin Guide?
- Yes. It carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
- Where is Arrosseria Antoni Rubies?
- Carrer de Lleida 6, 25150 Artesa de Lleida, a small village outside Lleida. It is a good roadside stop on the way to Lleida.
- Can you get a table without booking at Antoni Rubies?
- We got one on a stopover even though the place was full.
- How long does the paella take at Antoni Rubies?
- Plan for a wait; they cook the rice for two and it comes out slowly. It was worth it.
Restaurant details
Fri, Sep 4, 2026
Artesa de Lleida, Artesa de Lleida / Lleida area
Full village room; we still got a table as a stopover. Worth the detour for rice.
By Cvander