Name

Casinetto

Legal name

Casinetto

Website

https://casinetto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Italian Gourmet Food Retail

NAICS

All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298), Meat Retailers (44524), Meat Retailers (445240), Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (424470), Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442)

SIC

Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Meal Kits & Recipe Box Delivery (CRAFAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mediterranean/Greek/Italian/Spanish Grocery Stores (CRAHAFAJ), Premium Gourmet & Chef-Curated Meal Kits/Prepared Meals (CRAHAJAK), Specialty & Gourmet Foods Distribution (CRAOABAF)

Keywords

• Italian gourmet foods
• Online grocery delivery
• Specialty food retailer
• Artisanal food products
• HORECA food supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Casinetto generates revenue through direct-to-consumer online sales of Italian gourmet food products. Customers purchase individual items through their Shopify-based e-commerce platform with per-unit pricing. The company offers their own branded products (Casinetto's Bakery, Butchery, Gelateria, Kitchen, Pastry, Formaggeria) as well as third-party Italian brands. Revenue is transaction-based with no recurring subscription component for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Casinetto operates an online gourmet food retail platform that curates and sells authentic Italian specialty food products to consumers and hospitality businesses in the UAE. The catalog combines Casinetto's own in-house house brands (Bakery, Butchery, Gelateria, Kitchen, Pastry, Formaggeria) with a curated selection of third-party Italian producers across categories including fruit and vegetables, chilled meat and fish, deli counter, dairy, frozen, pantry, bakery, and drinks. Orders are delivered across all UAE emirates, with same-day delivery in Dubai for orders placed before 2:00 PM and free delivery for orders above AED 150.

Product overview

Casinetto is a gourmet Italian food e-commerce platform operating in the UAE, offering authentic Italian cuisine products for home chefs. The business operates as a multi-category online grocery specializing in Italian specialty foods, organized across main categories including Fruit & Vegetables, Chilled Meat & Fish, Deli Counter, Non-Halal products, Quick Meals, Casinetto Specialities, Dairy/Eggs/Chilled, Frozen, Pantry, Bakery, Drinks, and Non-Food items. The company offers its own portfolio of house brands (Casinetto's Bakery, Butchery, Gelateria, Kitchen, Pastry, and Formaggeria) alongside a curated selection of trusted Italian producer brands. The platform also features a recipe section, loyalty rewards program, and delivery services across UAE emirates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casinetto's Pastry: Artisanal pastry offerings including tarts, cakes, and seasonal desserts
• Casinetto's Butchery
• Casinetto's Kitchen
• Casinetto's Gelateria
• Casinetto Formaggeria
• Casinetto's Bakery

Products and services

• Casinetto's Bakery In-house bakery brand producing fresh Italian baked goods including croissants, pastries, and artisan breads, sold to UAE consumers through the Casinetto online storefront.
• Casinetto's Butchery In-house butchery offering fresh and frozen meat cuts including beef, lamb, and poultry, sold to UAE consumers through the Casinetto online storefront.
• Casinetto's Gelateria In-house gelato and ice cream brand offering artisanal Italian frozen desserts, sold to UAE consumers through the Casinetto online storefront.
• Casinetto's Kitchen In-house brand offering ready meals and prepared food products including fresh pasta, sauces, and gourmet prepared dishes, sold to UAE consumers through the Casinetto online storefront.
• Casinetto's Pastry In-house pastry brand producing Italian desserts including tiramisu, crostata, pastiera, and yule log cakes, sold to UAE consumers through the Casinetto online storefront.
• Casinetto Formaggeria In-house cheese and dairy counter featuring Italian specialty cheeses, sold to UAE consumers through the Casinetto online storefront.
• Casinetto Food Services (HORECA) Separate B2B service operated through horeca.casinetto.com that supplies authentic Italian food and beverage products to hotels, restaurants, and cafes across the UAE for commercial food service operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5.0 customer rating from 1,300+ reviews indicating high customer satisfaction

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alce NerominorOthersItalian organic food brand supplying organic pasta, jams, rice drinks, granola, and spreads to Casinetto's e-commerce platform for resale to UAE consumers.
• Mulino BiancominorOthersItalian bakery brand supplying biscuits and baked goods to Casinetto's product catalog.
• De CeccominorOthersPremium Italian pasta manufacturer supplying dried pasta products to Casinetto for UAE market sales.
• RummominorOthersItalian pasta brand known for bronze-die cut pasta, supplying products to Casinetto's specialty pasta selection.
• CaputominorOthersItalian flour specialist supplying pizza flour and other baking ingredients to Casinetto for home chefs.
• FiasconarominorOthersItalian confectionery brand famous for Panettone and Colomba, also collaborating on Dolce & Gabbana limited editions, supplying festive baked goods.
• LuxardominorOthersItalian maraschino cherry and jam producer supplying premium jam products and ingredients featured in Casinetto's pastry and baking selections.
• CallipominorOthersItalian tuna and seafood brand supplying canned tuna products and seafood salads to Casinetto's Italian food catalog.
• MelegattiminorOthersItalian bakery specializing in Panettone and Pandoro, supplying traditional Italian festive cakes to Casinetto's seasonal collections.
• ZueggminorOthersItalian fruit spread and jam producer supplying a range of classic and sugar-free jam products to Casinetto's breakfast and pantry selections.
• SterilgardaminorOthersItalian beverage and food producer supplying tomato juice and other Italian food products to Casinetto.
• OrogelminorOthersItalian frozen food company supplying frozen vegetables, breaded products, and frozen pasta dishes to Casinetto.
• PavesiminorOthersItalian biscuit and cracker brand supplying crackers and biscuits to Casinetto's snack and bakery collections.
• Sant'AnnaminorOthersItalian mineral water brand supplying bottled water products to Casinetto's beverage selection.
• MonvisominorOthersItalian mineral water brand supplying premium bottled water to Casinetto's Italian beverage catalog.
• MarrazzominorOthersItalian food brand supplying various Italian food products to Casinetto's curated selection.
• DeliciusminorOthersItalian food brand supplying specialty Italian food products to Casinetto's curated Italian food selection.
• ArmatoreminorOthersItalian seafood brand supplying canned fish and seafood products to Casinetto's Italian food catalog.
• Dolce & Gabbana x Fiasconaro CollaborationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana collaborated with Italian bakery Fiasconaro on exclusive Panettone, Colomba, and Torroncini products sold through Casinetto. These limited-edition collaboration products represent premium offerings at higher price points (AED 60-710+).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrefour UAE: Major hypermarket and grocery retailer in the UAE with extensive online delivery across all emirates. Comparable to Casinetto as a UAE-wide grocery e-commerce operator, though with much broader assortment and lower price positioning.
• Spinneys UAE: Premium UAE supermarket chain with strong online presence offering imported and gourmet products. Comparable to Casinetto as a UAE-based premium grocery retailer targeting quality-conscious consumers with international product assortments.
• Waitrose UAE (Online): The premium British supermarket's UAE online arm offers gourmet and imported products with delivery in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Comparable to Casinetto as an established premium grocery retailer in the UAE with strong brand equity and a similar affluent target customer.
• Noon Daily / Noon Food: Major Middle East e-commerce platform with an express grocery vertical offering quick-commerce delivery of food and household items in the UAE. Comparable as a UAE-wide online grocery operator, though at much larger scale and broader assortment.

Others

• Instashop: UAE-based on-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with supermarkets and specialty stores. Comparable as a UAE grocery delivery ecosystem participant, though operating as a marketplace rather than inventory-led retailer.

Direct peers

• Farmbox UAE: UAE online grocery specializing in fresh organic produce, meat, and pantry essentials with subscription and one-off ordering. Comparable to Casinetto as a UAE-based specialty online grocer targeting health-conscious and gourmet consumers.
• El Grocer: UAE-focused online grocery aggregator and delivery platform partnering with supermarkets and specialty stores. Comparable to Casinetto as a UAE grocery e-commerce player with a similar customer base of urban households seeking convenience and assortment.
• Kibsons: UAE-based online grocery delivery service offering fresh produce, meat, seafood, and pantry items with same-day and next-day delivery across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Directly comparable to Casinetto as a domestic online specialty grocer serving UAE households.

Emerging players

• The Butcher Shop UAE: UAE specialty meat retailer offering premium cuts and butcher services both online and in-store. Comparable to Casinetto through overlapping meat-retail vertical and similar affluent UAE consumer targeting.
• Grandi Gusti / Italian food specialty retailers in UAE: Specialty Italian food e-commerce and retail concepts operating in Gulf markets, focusing on imported Italian gourmet products. Comparable to Casinetto through a similar Italian-gourmet positioning in the regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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