Italian cuisine was one of the cuisine types in Costa Rica, along with American and Costa Rican cuisines, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of Italian cuisine in Costa Rica report, GlobalData analyses 608 menu items in Costa Rica and provides an overview of the cuisines available across the foodservice channel in Costa Rica. According to the report, Italian cuisine makes up 10% of all restaurant types in Costa Rica. Buy the report here.
Cheese was found to be the most-used ingredient in Italian cuisine featuring in 21% of menu items, followed by herbs, spices & seasonings and vegetables. Pork and bread products were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the Italian cuisine have risen by 155%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Italian cuisine in Costa Rica is expected to experience overall growth.
Different cuisines exhibited mixed price movements within Costa Rica foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the cuisines, Japanese cuisine exhibited highest price increase, while Asian cuisine experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of Italian cuisine price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in Italian cuisine menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, Italian cuisine menu items in San Jose Costa Rica became more affordable as compared to Liberia and San Jose Costa Rica.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators too, look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Costa Rican market, restaurant operators rely on innovation as a crucial tactic to appeal to customers as well as optimize costs. As increasing number of consumers seek novel experiences, foodservice operators must continuously innovate their menu choices, providing superior taste and quality along with a diverse selection of dishes. Operators should highlight the distinctive tastes and flavors of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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