# Customizable Italian Menus Spoleto Italian's First Location Stateside Boasts Total Customization By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoleto-italian References: [orlandoweekly](http://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/fast-casual-italian-joint-spoleto-italian-kitchen-gratifies-the-college-crowd/Content?oid=2404792) & [spoletoitalian](http://spoletoitalian.com/our-food) Spoleto Italian is a Brazil-based [fast casual Italian chain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastfine-prototype) that recently opened up its first American location in Orlando. The chain is newly expanding into North America, already maintaining a considerable presence in South America. Located at the edge of the [University of Central Florida](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-100-chocolate-bar) campus, the newly launched Spoleto Italian boasts a [fully customizable menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mix-match-combo) that lends itself to an unlimited number of combinations. Able to customize pasta dishes, flatbreads and salads with high quality ingredients, consumers have the chance to design their own Italy-inspired meals. A nod to the prominent consumer desire for customization, Spoleto Italian markets its consumer experience as the ultimate "Italian Culinary Freedom" and is a must-see for pasta lovers nearby. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Menus:** Spoleto Italian's fully customizable menu allows consumers to design their own Italy-inspired meals. - **High-quality Ingredients:** Spoleto Italian offers high-quality ingredients for customizing pasta dishes, flatbreads, and salads. - **Italian Culinary Freedom:** Spoleto Italian markets its consumer experience as the ultimate 'Italian Culinary Freedom' where customers have the freedom to customize their meals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Casual Dining:** Fast casual restaurants can explore the concept of fully customizable menus to cater to consumer preferences. - **Italian Cuisine:** Italian cuisine establishments can adopt the trend of offering customizable options to attract customers looking for personalized meals. - **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains can consider implementing fully customizable menus to tap into the increasing consumer demand for personalized dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian QSR Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-italian-brand-fazolis.md) - [Toronto Italian Food Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porta.md) - [Italy-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfecto-menu.md) - [Dedicated Italian Sandwich Bistros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrabbas-italian-bistro.md) - [Roman-Style Frozen Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porta-frozen-pizzas.md) - [Italian Cafe-Inspired Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italianinspired-menu.md) - [Poolside Pasta Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bar.md) - [In-Restaurant Italian Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maggianos-little-italy.md) - [Italian Salad-Inspired Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprese-piada.md)