Opera Samfaina

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About

Opera Samfaina is a sensory dining experience on La Rambla, combining food, art, performance and humour.

Why go

  • Odissea’s animated history of Catalonia plays on surrounding screens as guests taste Catalan artisan foods with wines matched to the scenes.
  • Diva’s bar offers wines from all 12 Catalan appellations of origin.
  • Diva’s charity bar serves tapas created by noted chefs, with proceeds benefiting two local foundations.
  • Rocambolesc sells Jordi Roca’s ice cream at the foot of La Rambla.

The hall

Seating
Odissea: circular dining room for 16 people.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The venue has five areas: Vermuteria, Diva, Odissea, Mercat and Rocambolesc.

    El Liceu i els germans Roca s’embarquen en una surrealista odissea gastronòmica per la Rambla
  2. Vermuteria serves traditional midday tapas, including olives, anchovies and patatas bravas.

    El Liceu i els germans Roca s’embarquen en una surrealista odissea gastronòmica per la Rambla
  3. Mercat showcases local products in themed areas for fish, meat, vegetables, dairy and sweets.

    El Liceu i els germans Roca s’embarquen en una surrealista odissea gastronòmica per la Rambla

Shorts

How to get there

  • On footOpera Samfaina occupies the former Espai Liceu on La Rambla.

Sources: El Liceu i els germans Roca s’embarquen en una … · checked 4 Oct 2026

Where
La Rambla 51, Barcelona

Plan from here: With kids →

Questions and answers

Is Opera Samfaina a new restaurant by the Roca brothers?

No.

What happens in Opera Samfaina’s Odissea room?

Guests watch an animated comedy about Catalonia’s history and taste artisan foods made in Catalonia, paired with wines related to the scenes.

What tapas can you have at Opera Samfaina’s Vermuteria?

Traditional midday tapas include olives, anchovies and patatas bravas.

What does Rocambolesc serve at Opera Samfaina?

Rocambolesc sells Jordi Roca’s ice cream at the foot of La Rambla.

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