Eataly Italian marketplace sets opening date in Aventura
One of the most anticipated dining experiences of 2025 finally has an opening date.
Eataly, the international Italian marketplace, will open at the Aventura Mall at 3 p.m. June 12.
Created by Oscar Farinetti in 2007 in Torino, Italy, the 30,000-square-foot space at the mall will include two sit-down restaurants, a cafè with several quick service counters, a retail section, a wine store and a cooking school.
Tommaso Brusò, CEO of Eataly North America, told the Miami Herald last year that Eataly, which has 14 locations in North America and more than 50 worldwide, aims to “replicate what Italy is today. “
“So when you come to visit Eataly, you’re supposed to have the same experience that you have when you go to Italy physically, without the flying or packing your luggage,” he said. “We are an ambassador for the Italian lifestyle.”
After its opening, Eataly Aventura will host 10 days of free programming for shoppers, including producer showcases, hands-on workshops and classes, wine tastings and more.
The brand plans to open a second South Florida Eataly location at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach later this year.
Where to eat
La Pizza & La Pasta, which has almost 300 seats, features a menu highlighting two of Italy’s best exports. The pizza is Neapolitan-style, while the pasta dishes focus on regional recipes made with artisanal pasta.
The second sit-down restaurant is Il Pastaio (meaning “pasta maker”), where you can also order fresh pasta as well as watch chefs create different shapes and variations daily. This spot seats almost 90 near the live production space.
You can also grab a quick bite or coffee at one of the several to-go counters at Eataly. Here’s what you can get at each:
Lavazza: Coffee drinks
La Pasticceria: A pastry counter with cakes, croissants and baked goods
Il Gelato: Gelato and sorbetto
Pizza alla Pala: Roman-style pizza
Panini: Sandwiches on focaccia, panini and farcita
Where to shop
The Market will feature a variety of Italian staples: extra virgin olive oils, canned tomatoes, sauces, pastas, sweets, salumi and formaggi, panettoni and gift boxes. There are also produce, meats and grab-and-go meals for sale.
The wine shop highlights Italian wines from 20 different regions, with a temperature-controlled Riserva room housing rare wines and spirits.
Eataly Aventura
Where: Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura
Opening: 3 p.m. June 12
Full schedule of free programming: www.eventbrite.com/cc/10-days-of-celebration-4318843
More information: www.eataly.com/us_en