# Rustic Sicilian Deli Shops This Milan Restaurant & Deli Offers a Place to Sit and Snack By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-restaurant References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/03/25/muddica-restaurant-deli-by-studio-didea-milan-italy/) This Milan restaurant and deli is located within a former tailor's shop and features a [rustic decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulherins-pizzeria) that replicates the Sicilian dining experience. Designed by [Studio DiDeA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-bakery), Muddica has two rooms that make up both the restaurant and [deli retail spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-deli-co). When the project was commissioned by the client, Studio DiDeA was asked to create a warm and friendly space where consumers could buy, sit and eat high quality food products. In order to accommodate space for both retail and sit-down dining, the walls in Muddica are divided into two sections; the upper portion showcases the packaged products on sleek industrial black shelves, while beneath the shelving system two-seat tables are set up for guests to sit, relax and enjoy their food. Another dominant feature of the stylish space is a wood and oak bar that serves as a focal point and place of gathering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rustic Deli Shops:** With the rise of rustic deli shops, businesses could take advantage of consumers' desires for cozy, high-quality food experiences and create spaces that combine deli retail with sit-down dining. - **Replicating Dining Experiences:** By creating dining spaces that offer a unique experience, businesses could attract consumers looking for more than just a meal and provide a memorable experience and understanding of a particular culture. - **Deli-retail Combination Spaces:** The concept of combining retail deli spaces with sit-down dining has shown success and presents opportunities for other businesses to do the same and appeal to customers craving high-quality food products and an enjoyable dining ambience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants could incorporate a deli-retail space to expand their offerings and cater to customers looking for more than just a meal. - **Retail Industry:** Retail businesses could take advantage of the trend by expanding their product offerings to include gourmet food products and creating a unique dining experience. - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior designers could incorporate rustic and cozy decor elements in their designs to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that combines retail deli space with sit-down dining and fulfills customers' desire for unique, high-quality experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Milanese-Themed Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-carlo-liverpool.md) - [Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rale-milanga.md) - [Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cibaria.md) - [Retro Sandwich Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich.md) - [Toronto Pizzeria Interior Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-of-brooklyn-1.md) - [Modest Minimal Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/occhiolino.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Salon-Like Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-gattopardo.md) - [Contemporary Mediterranean Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-mediterranean-restaurant.md)