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A New Meeting Point on the Balearic Sea
When Ettore Sottsass and a vanguard collective of architects founded the Memphis Group in Milan in 1981, they shattered functionalist norms. With vibrant laminates, unexpected geometric forms, and playful visual irony, Memphis defined Radical Design. Over four decades later, this spirit of subversion finds a coastal home in Ibiza at Seth & Manni’s, an international deli and cocktail bar conceived by globally acclaimed DJs Seth Troxler and Manfredi “DJ Tennis” Romano.
Situated along the waters of Marina Botafoch, the venue overlooks the harbour toward the UNESCO-protected fortress of Dalt Vila. Rather than offering a traditional dining experience, Troxler and Romano set out to curate a social salon—a place where music, culinary craft, and iconic design intersect naturally.
Architectural Curation & Custom Craftsmanship
Interiors were led by Canadian designer Toby Gauley in close collaboration with Memphis Milano. The space functions as an immersive gallery of design history, seamlessly combining authentic historic pieces with tailored hospitality elements. Sottsass’s iconic Carlton bookcase and Casablanca cabinet anchor the layout, flanked by Michele De Lucchi’s First chair, Marco Zanini’s Rossella lamp, and Sottsass’s Ivory side table and Diva mirror.
Bespoke bistro tables were engineered specifically for the restaurant, finished with signature Memphis patterned laminates and warm ALPI wood veneers originally developed by Sottsass. Contemporary German artist Tobias Rehberger further elevates the spatial experience, contributing a striking neon sculpture alongside custom installations in the venue's washrooms.
Culinary Roots & Precision Mixology
The food concept merges Troxler’s Detroit upbringing with Romano’s Sicilian heritage, translating traditional deli culture and Mediterranean street food into an elevated, accessible menu. Island-sourced ingredients, refined bar classics, and handcrafted sandwiches are served in an unpretentious, art-forward setting.
Complementing the kitchen, the bar program was developed alongside international consultancy Soulshakers. Known for two decades of hospitality development globally, Soulshakers delivers a cocktail menu structured around precision, seasonal produce, and effortless conviviality.
Reflections on Design and Community
For Memphis Milano, Seth & Manni’s represents a natural expansion of their experimental ethos. “I’ve admired Seth and Manni for years as friends and DJs,” notes Charley Vezza, CEO of Memphis. “More than 45 years after Memphis was founded, seeing that vision come to life in a venue focused on hospitality and community is genuinely inspiring.”
Troxler views the venue as an extension of the space's design language: “It’s a combination of origin and reinterpretation—taking familiar Italian deli traditions and rethinking them with the same freedom and experimentation that defines Memphis.”
Romano echoes this focus on authentic gathering: “We’ve spent our lives bringing people together on dancefloors. Seth & Manni’s is the same idea around a table: high-quality food sourced from the island, paired with design that challenges convention to create new social experiences.”
