The famed massive marketplace, set to open on Thursday, June 12 at 3 p.m., marks the brand's 13th North American location and its first venture into the Florida market after years of speculation and delays. "As one of the premier shopping destinations in the country, we couldn't be more thrilled to partner with Aventura Mall and the team at Turnberry on our first location in the state of Florida," says Tommaso Brusò, CEO of Eataly North America.
The three-level Italian food emporium will feature two sit-down restaurants, quick-service counters, a retail section packed with imported and housemade products, a wine store, and a cooking school.
What sets Eataly apart from typical food halls is its comprehensive approach to Italian cuisine. The brand combines retail, dining, and education under one roof.
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From Italy to Aventura
La Pizza & La Pasta, one of the main dining concepts, will offer nearly 300 seats across its restaurant and bar. It will focus on Neapolitan-style pizza and pasta made with ingredients from various regions across Italy.For pasta fanatics, Il Pastaio (which translates to "pasta maker") will allow guests to watch master pasta makers create fresh shapes daily in a dedicated 90-seat area near the production space. For quicker bites, Eataly's counter service options include Lavazza coffee, pastries from La Pasticceria, gelato, Roman-style pizza, and panini.
The marketplace will stock everything from Italian pantry staples like olive oils and bronze-extruded pastas to salumi, formaggi, sweets, and gift boxes. Its wine store will showcase all 20 Italian wine regions, including a temperature-controlled Riserva room for rare and high-end bottles.
An Italian Phenomenon Arrives
Since opening its first location in Torino, Italy, in 2007, Eataly has grown into a global brand with 40 stores worldwide. Founded by Oscar Farinetti, who transformed an old vermouth factory into a marketplace celebrating Italian food culture, the concept quickly gained international acclaim.What sets Eataly apart from typical food halls is its comprehensive approach to Italian cuisine. The brand combines retail, dining, and education under one roof, allowing customers to buy ingredients, taste prepared dishes that use those same ingredients, and learn cooking techniques from experts.
Jackie Soffer, Chairman and CEO of Turnberry, says, "Bringing Eataly to Aventura Mall is more than just welcoming a globally loved brand—it's about creating a space where our community can gather, savor, and experience the joy of Italian culture."
Ten Days of Celebrations
Following opening day, Eataly will host ten days of programming, including producer showcases, workshops, and wine tastings, all free and open to the public.Miami food lovers have waited years for this moment. Back in 2022, New Times reported that Eataly partner Joe Bastianich planned to bring the concept to Miami, but those plans stalled. Rumors of a South Florida location have circulated for nearly a decade.
Eataly Aventura. 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; eataly.com. Opens Thursday, June 12, at 3 p.m.
