Eataly — Restaurant in Boston

Even if you don't want to buy anything, just walking through Eataly will urge you to do so! There's such a bevy of elite-quality items, no matter what your taste may be, there's not enough room to write about them all. So here are some of the highlights

Seafood counter: The guys behind the glass are very friendly and more than willing to explain how best to cook some of the fish fillets, if you don't know how to cook them. Incredibly creamy Norwegian Salmon, deliciously soft octopus, an assortment of shrimps from red bay shrimp, to jumbo shrimp and tiger prawns, all of them fresh and ready to eat. Whole black snapper, red snapper, and halibut are all top picks. To one side they also have caviar of every type, from bright orange-globed salmon roe that bursts softly once bitten, to the small dark-grey sturgeon roe that is very delicious with a hint of lemon juice added to it, should you so choose.

Meat Counter: Dry-aged Snake River Wagyu Ribeye is delicious, and when cooked in a frying pan on olive oil (with seasoning of course), on low heat, this steak is so soft, you almost think that they just painted a chunk of butter to look like meat! I cooked this for a date last year on valentines day, and she was more than impressed!

Lamb is delicious too, bright cherry red and again perfect for the pan. If pork is more your thing, they have tons of sausages that are high quality, too, and delicious chops that are bright pink with freshness.

Dairy Counter: I'm not much of a cheese guy, but I know top quality when I see it. The one time I bought sharp cheddar, I gotta say, it was dangerously good (dangerous for my waistline, that is). The eggnog is that perfect middle, not too creamy, not too sugary, just right. Goat milk was good, too, And they have bottled whole milk (cow's milk, that is) that you can buy in small plastic pints or in glass bottle liters. Kefir is also more than delicious, creamy, sour and tangy, great for a first timer to this nutritious dairy product.

Fruits and vegetables Corner: Blueberries as big as my thumb, biggest I've ever seen in an one place, bursting with flavor and a rich, indigo color. exotic fruits for gourmets such as paw-paws, dragon fruits and other interesting ones Bananas perfectly ripe and buttery soft in texture

Bread counter: Endless options, but my favorite has gotta be their light, fluffy baguettes with the perfect crunch, that makes you feel like your in a bistro in Paris.

Chocolate corner: There are more fancy brands of chocolate than even I've hear of, both in bars and in boxes for that special someone you wish to both impress and make happy with delicious, if expensive, chocolates. Well worth the price, in my opinion.

So come on down to Eataly, and prepare to leave with your wallet empty, your shopping bags full and your smiles as wide as it can...

I have always had an amazing experience at Eataly. We went in more than 10 locations and it wast the first time I did not have an experience that is worth of the name. We are 30 years old professionals and we are visiting friends who have a child treated at Boston’s Children Hospital and we had on our Boston bucket list to have a glass of wine while shopping for our supper. Unfortunately, the waiter of the wine stand ID us and we only had our medical care and drive lisence cards from Canada. He told us that by state law he could not serve us a glass of wine since we did not have our passeports. We explained to him that we do walk around town with our passeports since it is not recommended. We asked to speak to the manager and he reinvested that without passeports he could not serve us a glass of wine. We were surprised to see that after our experience he did not card anyone else after us. We shopped in the store for more than one hour and we saw that more than 4 groups of people were not id before buying wine glasses. We are still not sure why this occurred. This was our first bad experience at Eataly Boston and we hope everyone will have a good one. Unfortunately, we confirm that tourists do not usually walk around with passeports...So Eataly, an international brand, only sales glasses of wine to US citizens...we bought bottles of wine at the store, but could not get a glass of wine while shopping...This does not make any sense...This is something that never occured in any other Eataly in America and Europe. Best luck to other tourists at this...

Eataly at the Prudential Center is a culinary treasure trove that never fails to impress. Whether you’re stopping in for a meal, shopping for high-quality ingredients, or just exploring the vibrant atmosphere, it offers an experience that delights the senses. The moment you step inside, you’re transported into an authentic Italian marketplace. The layout is a blend of casual dining spaces, specialty food counters, and a marketplace full of imported and fresh local products. It’s bustling, but the energy feels lively and inviting rather than overwhelming.

Eataly offers an impressive variety of dining experiences under one roof. I had lunch at La Pizza & La Pasta, where the pizza was perfectly wood-fired, and the handmade pasta was cooked to perfection. The fresh ingredients truly made the flavors shine. For dessert, I couldn’t resist the gelato—creamy, rich, and undoubtedly some of the best in Boston. The marketplace is a dream for food enthusiasts. From artisanal cheeses and freshly baked bread to a curated selection of Italian wines and olive oils, the quality of the products is exceptional. I also loved the array of unique pasta shapes and sauces, which made for perfect gifts. Eataly at the Prudential Center is much more than a place to grab a meal—it’s an immersive culinary experience. Whether you’re an experienced foodie or just looking for a unique dining and shopping experience, Eataly delivers in every way. I highly recommend stopping by for a taste of Italy in the heart of Boston.

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