Rocambolesc: A Willy Wonka-esque Gelateria in Girona

We were visiting Girona, on a day trip from Barcelona we were on a mission was to find the Rocambolesc Gelateria in Girona. It is an Ice cream parlor by run by the brothers of “El Celler de Can Roca”, a Michelin star restaurant, that is one of the top 50 restaurants in the world.

Rocambolesc Gelateria in Girona, Spain | Outside Suburbia

The Old Town of Girona is on the east bank of the River Onyar, with pedestrianized narrow streets surrounded by the old city walls. The Rambla, running parallel to the river, contains many street cafés and touristic restaurants. There are wonderful museums, galleries and Gothic churches, strung around a tangle of cobbled lanes and medieval walls waiting to be explored on the other side. But we were on a mission while visiting Girona, last Summer.

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Rocambolesc Gelateria in Girona

Don’t let the long line outside Rocambolesc Gelateria in Girona deter you, it is totally worth the wait. The Gelateria’s interior is a very Willy Wonka-esque fantasy-world within; gauges, tubes and taps heightening the sense of theatre and playfulness.

The topping was so unique too, there was a pink cotton candy machine on-site as well. You can choose your ice cream from the Six flavors, and some exquisite toppings like butter cookies, cotton candy, popping-candy and fresh fruit, among others. They have prepackaged containers of ice creams as well alongside a selection of popsicles, candies, desserts and books.

Rocambolesc : A Willy Wonka-esque Gelateria in Girona

What to Eat at Rocambolesc Gelateria

Rocambolesc Gelateria usually has a selection of six flavors at any on the menu. The pastry chefs make the ice cream with milk instead of cream and the gelato has a lighter softer texture much like a soft-serve texture. You can choose from over 30 toppings to add to the ice creams to make your own combinations.

Ice cream or Panet from the whimsical Gelateria is a must when in Girona. A panet is an ice cream sandwich – a custom made Brioche sandwich with ice cream and toppings of your choice and toasted in a panel maker and served warm.