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23 January 2026

Eataly brings Italian taste to North American airports

Agreement with HMSHost to inaugurate new spaces dedicated to authentic Italian cuisine, starting with New York JFK
Italian cuisine becomes the protagonist of the airport experience in North America thanks to the new partnership between HMSHost and Eataly. The agreement provides for the opening of Eataly restaurants inside the main US airports, with the aim of offering passengers a premium gastronomic experience inspired by the Italian tradition.
 

The debut takes place at Terminal 8 of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), where the new Eataly concept combines served dining, wine bar and grab & go offering. The format is designed to adapt to different travel times, allowing both a gourmet break and a quick quality meal before boarding.

 

Eataly al Terminal 8 di JFK  Foto: Copyright © Ufficio Stampa HMSHost
Eataly at JFK  Terminal 8Photo: Copyright © HMSHost Press Office

 

The menu enhances iconic dishes of Italian cuisine, selected ingredients and a wine list that tells the territories of the Bel Paese, transforming the moment of the meal at the airport into a real journey into taste. Great attention is also paid to technology, with digital solutions for quick orders and payments, in line with the new needs of passengers.

 

Eataly al Terminal 8 di JFK  Foto: Copyright © Ufficio Stampa HMSHost
Eataly at JFK  Terminal 8Photo: Copyright © HMSHost Press Office

 

The transaction is part of the broader trend of premiumization of food & beverage, airports, where travel retail is increasingly becoming a tool for territorial storytelling and lifestyle. For Eataly, airports represent a strategic showcase to intercept an international audience; For North American airports, it is an opportunity to raise the quality of the offer and strengthen the overall attractiveness of the travel experience.

 

By the editorial staff of Avion Tourism Magazine
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