Restaurants & Bars

SEE INSIDE: Eataly Officially Opens In King Of Prussia

After years of anticipation, the famous Italian marketplace with an "eat, shop, learn" tagline has opened its doors.

The King of Prussia Mall Eataly location is now open.
The King of Prussia Mall Eataly location is now open. (Eataly)

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The long-awaited opening of the King of Prussia Mall's Eataly location was held on Thursday, as the massive Italian marketplace launches its first establishment in Pennsylvania.

Doors open at 3 p.m.

The world famous establishment includes fresh pasta, a restaurant, fresh fish and produce, and more.

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It marks the marketplace and retail shop's 17th location in North America and 60th worldwide. The nearest locations are in New York City.

The new establishment will take over a part of the mall previously used by Rite Aid and Forever 21.

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Eataly has been under construction for years, as it was originally announced back in Oct. 2023.

The 21,000 square-foot establishment will include a restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, quick service counters, a retail selection of imported Italian goods, a wine store with 450 Italian labels, and more. The restaurant, La Pizza and La Pasta, will include more than 200 seats.

Counters around the marketplace include Lavazza coffee, La Pasticceria pastries, Il Gelato sweet treats, and Pizza alla Pala with Roman-style slices.

Photos via Eataly

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