Velissima

What Velissima does

Velissima is an Italian restaurant and nightclub venue operated by OSTERIA DEL MARE SL at Puerto Marina Vela on Barcelona's waterfront (Passeig Joan de Borbó 103), part of the Carpe Diem Group hospitality portfolio. The venue was founded in 2018, designed by interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán around an Amalfi Coast / La Dolce Vita aesthetic, and built around the "Nonna Marinelli" family recipe narrative. Its product surface is multi-format and on-premise: a full-service Italian restaurant (artisan pasta, fresh seafood, fish, selected meats), a nightclub and VIP bottle service operation with DJs and live performances, and a private events space for corporate dinners, group celebrations, and meetings.

The underlying technology is conventional web infrastructure rather than a software platform: a tri-lingual website (Spanish, English, Italian), an integrated online reservation/booking system, and a Matterport 360-degree virtual tour for pre-visit venue exploration. There are no disclosed APIs, mobile apps, or AI/ML components. Velissima's go-to-market is event-driven and content-led, leveraging Barcelona's concert and festival calendar (Primavera Sound, Sónar, Cruïlla, Rockfest) and upcoming 2026 sporting events (Tour de France Grand Départ) to capture pre- and post-event dining demand, supplemented by corporate bookings during trade fairs (Alimentaria, Seafood Expo Global, IBTM World, Smart City Expo) and a digital gift card channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through on-premise food and beverage sales, cover/reservation bookings, VIP cocktail and bottle service, private event contracts, and gift card sales. The business serves four customer segments — international tourists and visitors (primary), corporate and business groups, concert and festival attendees, and local Barcelona residents — across a single physical venue. With approximately 20 employees and a single flagship location, Velissima operates as a focused premium hospitality concept rather than a multi-unit operator.

Name

Velissima

Legal name

OSTERIA DEL MARE SL

Website

https://velissima.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Velissima is a premium Italian restaurant, nightclub, and private events venue at Puerto Marina Vela in Barcelona, serving international tourists, corporate groups, concert attendees, and local residents across a single flagship location within the Carpe Diem Group portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Italian Restaurant and Nightclub

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD), Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Italian dining restaurant
• Waterfront nightlife venue
• Private events hosting
• Corporate event catering
• VIP bottle service

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from Italian dining including antipasti, pasta, fish, seafood, and selected meats prepared with artisanal quality
2. Table Reservations: Revenue from cover charges and reservation bookings for individual and group dining experiences
3. Private Events and Corporate Functions: Revenue from hosting corporate events, private dinners, group celebrations, and meetings with tailored gastronomic proposals
4. VIP Service and Nightclub: Premium cocktail service, bottle service, DJ performances, and live shows during evening hours
5. Gift Cards: Velissima gift cards sold for gifting experiences

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Velissima is a premium Italian restaurant and nightclub located at Puerto Marina Vela in Barcelona, serving traditional "Nonna Marinelli" recipes with artisanal pasta, seafood and fish. The venue combines a full-service restaurant, a nightclub and VIP bottle service, and adaptable private event spaces for corporate functions, group celebrations and special occasions. It also retails gift cards and integrates with Barcelona's concert and festival calendar as a pre- and post-event dining destination.

Product overview

Velissima is a multi-space Italian gastronomic experience in Barcelona, comprising three core offerings: an Italian restaurant at Puerto Marina Vela serving traditional recipes from Nonna Marinelli with artisanal pasta and seafood; a nightclub with DJs, shows, cocktails, and VIP service; and a private events venue for corporate and group celebrations. The experience is unified by La Famiglia Marinelli identity concept, inspired by the Amalfi Coast and La Dolce Vita lifestyle. Additional offerings include MariMonti artisan gelato and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Velissima Italian Restaurant Italian dining venue at Puerto Marina Vela, Barcelona, serving traditional Nonna Marinelli recipes featuring artisanal pasta, fresh seafood, fish and selected meats in an Amalfi Coast-inspired waterfront setting.
• Velissima Nightclub and VIP Service Nightclub offering featuring DJs, live shows, cocktails and bottle service, positioned as the exclusive nightlife complement to the Italian dining experience.
• Private Events and Corporate Functions Multi-space venue hire for corporate events, private dinners, business meetings and group celebrations, with tailored Italian gastronomic proposals and personalized service.
• Velissima Gift Card Digital gift cards purchased through the Velissima website that allow recipients to redeem dining, cocktails and entertainment experiences at the venue.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carpe Diem GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVelissima is a proud member of the Carpe Diem Group family. The group operates multiple hospitality venues in Barcelona's waterfront area, including CDLC Barcelona and other nightlife concepts. This affiliation provides shared infrastructure, marketing synergies, and cross-promotional opportunities within Barcelona's entertainment ecosystem.
• CDLC BarcelonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCDLC (Carpe Diem Luxury Company) Barcelona is a related venue operated by the same group, offering dinner and clubbing experiences by the sea. Mentioned as an alternative venue for continuing the night after concerts, suggesting cross-promotional relationship.
• Ikibana BarcelonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJapanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant also part of the Carpe Diem Group portfolio, mentioned as an alternative dining option for concert-goers seeking different cuisine before events.
• Tracatrá BarcelonaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTapas and live music venue also under Carpe Diem Group, mentioned as an informal dining alternative for pre-concert meals or group gatherings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tracatrà Barcelona: Carpe Diem Group tapas and live-music venue in Barcelona, mentioned alongside Velissima as a pre-concert dining alternative—comparable premium Spanish hospitality + entertainment hybrid.
• Ikibana Barcelona: Carpe Diem Group concept serving Japanese-Brazilian fusion in Barcelona's waterfront, directly cross-promoted with Velissima for concert-goers—comparable premium dining and group-event positioning.
• CDLC Barcelona (Carpe Diem Luxury Club): Sibling venue under Carpe Diem Group at Port Vell, Barcelona, offering premium waterfront dinner-plus-clubbing with VIP bottle service—the closest direct analogue to Velissima's restaurant + nightclub format.
• Torre d'Alta Mar: Iconic fine-dining restaurant atop the Torre Sant Sebastià cable car in Barceloneta with panoramic Mediterranean views—directly comparable premium waterfront fine-dining experience for tourists and special occasions.
• Mirablau Barcelona: Premium dining and lounge venue on Montjuïc hill overlooking Barcelona's port; comparable combination of restaurant, bar/cocktails, and event hosting for tourist and special-occasion clientele.
• Ristorante Arbore di Vico: Authentic Italian restaurant in Barcelona emphasizing artisanal pasta and regional Italian cuisine—a direct category peer to Velissima's Italian fine-dining positioning.
• Can Fisher: Long-running premium seafood and Mediterranean restaurant in Barceloneta, comparable waterfront positioning, group/private event hosting, and tourist-driven demand.
• Boca Grande Barcelona: Long-established premium Mediterranean dining and cocktail venue in Barcelona's Eixample district; comparable upscale positioning, signature design, and group/celebration clientele.
• Pez Vela Barcelona: Premium seafood and paella restaurant on Barceloneta beach operated by Grup Andilana; directly comparable waterfront location, premium tourist clientele, and group/event hosting.

Broad incumbents

• El Nacional Barcelona: Large multi-restaurant and bar complex on Passeig de Gràcia; broader incumbent offering premium dining and cocktails across multiple cuisines, comparable upscale positioning for tourist and corporate groups in Barcelona.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/velissimabarcelona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/velissima

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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