Located in the Ostiense district in Rome, Eataly is one of the largest gastronomic stores in Italy and definitely one of the best places to visit for food lovers. It looks like an open-air market with different food venues for you to try local products and practically have a bite of Italian culture through quality products and entertaining activities surrounding food!
Let’s find out more about the Eataly Store in Rome!
The Layout of Eataly Rome
Eataly’s store consists of many floors, circling outside the building, making it possible for you to see the top level of the store from the first floor. Each floor is filled with stores and restaurants for you to buy or eat some Italian food but also bars where you can get some coffee or gelato, pizzerias, chocolate stores and even stores that sell kitchen utensils! One of the floors is dedicated almost exclusively to wine and beer. Visiting the entirety of the store takes many hours but we can ensure they will probably feel like minutes. It’s so entertaining that, if you enjoy exploring other countries’ food cultures, you will feel like a kid at the playground!
Eataly’s Commitment to Sustainability
As mentioned before, Eataly is one of the best places to try good quality products and this is partially due to the fact that the company very strongly supports and believes in sustainability. Because of this, the company is very clear about the production methods of the food it offers and serves. This is also very clear in Eataly’s manifesto, which says: “We love high-quality food and drink. We love the stories about it, the people who produce it, and the places it comes from. We share with you the stories of the people and places behind all that we offer. The more you know the more you enjoy”.
Buying Italian Souvenirs at Eataly
If you’re looking for places to buy great souvenirs for your loved ones back home, Eataly is definitely a place to take into consideration. Its stores are filled with local products that you can bring for your relatives and friends to taste Italy! Amongst the best products you’ll find in Eataly, we highly suggest you buy fresh pasta, a bottle of wine from Eataly’s Enoteca, or some Italian cheese or salami.
Eataly Rome’s Opening Hours and Restaurant Times
If you’re thinking of going to Eataly, here’s some useful information about its opening hours. The store is usually open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to midnight and it’s usually very crowded on the weekends or during the Holidays.
The restaurants are open:
- FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY: from 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM and from 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- ON FRIDAYS: from 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM and from 07:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- ON SATURDAYS: from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM and from 07:00 PM to 11:30 PM
- ON SUNDAYS: from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM and from 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM
How to get there
Eataly is located in the Ostiense neighborhood, which is about 4 km from the city center. The area is very well covered by public transportation but, if you’re planning to come back after dark, we highly suggest you get a taxi or a car to be safer!
Conclusion
If you wish to fully immerse yourself in Italy’s food culture, Eataly is one of your best chances. This enormous store will surely be everything you’re looking for and more!
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