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Italian coffee industry and hospitality trends

Overview

The Italian coffee industry is experiencing a divergence between industrial success and traditional retail challenges. While the industrial sector reached a turnover of 5.9 billion euros in 2025, the traditional bar landscape has seen a significant contraction, with over 24,000 businesses closing between 2019 and 2025.

Amidst these economic shifts, the Gambero Rosso ‘Best Bars in Italy 2027’ guide has introduced a new ‘Tazzina’ rating system to evaluate venues based on a holistic experience including coffee, cuisine, and service. Notable recognitions include Caffè Gilli in Florence being named ‘Bar of the Year’ and Staccoli Caffè in Cattolica receiving the highest ‘Tre Tazzine’ award, becoming the only establishment in the Romagna region to achieve this distinction.

Entities

Gambero Rosso · Illycaffè · Florence · Caffè Gilli · Segafredo

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Staccoli Caffè receives Gambero Rosso ‘Tre Tazzine’ award

    Staccoli Caffè in Cattolica has received the ‘Tre Tazzine’ from Gambero Rosso, making it the only bar in Romagna recognized among Italy’s 57 best establishments.

  2. [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    Italian coffee industry faces bar closures despite 5.9 billion euro turnover

    Italy's coffee sector shows a divide: a booming 5.9 billion euro industry faces a decline in traditional bars, while the Gambero Rosso 2027 guide celebrates excellence in historic venues.

Sources

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