Global Italian marketplace Eataly has announced that it will open in King of Prussia on Thursday, October 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Eataly has 16 locations in North America and over 60 stores worldwide. This will be the first location in King of Prussia.

“Our mission at Eataly is to showcase the Italian art of living through unparalleled experiences, transporting guests to Italy through our unique mix of retail and dining,” said Tommaso Brusò, CEO of Eataly North America. “Together with the team at Simon Property Group, we are thrilled to open our first location in Pennsylvania at King of Prussia – the premier shopping destination for the Greater Philadelphia area and one of the top centers in the country.”

The 21,000+ square foot space will feature one sit-down restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, several quick service counters for a bite on-the-go, a retail selection featuring imported Italian goods alongside Eataly housemade items, and a wine store with labels from the North to the South of Italy.

“King of Prussia has long been a destination for the very best in the region for retail, and the addition of Eataly, further strengthens our position as a culinary hub,” said Jonathan Murphy, Co-President of North American Real Estate at Simon Property Group. “We are incredibly proud to be home to Eataly’s first-ever location in Pennsylvania. We know that Eataly’s dedication to quality and tradition will resonate with our community, and the whole Philadelphia region, and we are thrilled to bring a taste of Italy to King of Prussia.”

The Eataly marketplace offers several facets, including a restaurant La Pizza & La Pizza with over 200 seats, the market offering hundreds of Italian-made staples and other goods, and four quick-serve counters offering espresso, gelato, pastries, and pizza.

Following opening day, Eataly King of Prussia will host 10 days of activities – including tastings, demos, and more – in celebration of the new store.

For additional information, visit eataly.com or follow along on Instagram: @eataly.philadelphia.  

Photo: Inside an Eataly at a different location. Eataly’s Facebook page.