DeRomo’s Gourmet Market, Restaurant and Banquets

What DeRomo’s Gourmet Market, Restaurant and Banquets does

DeRomo's Gourmet Market, Restaurant and Banquets is a privately held, multi-format Italian hospitality business founded in 2014 and headquartered at the Promenade at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida. The company operates four integrated revenue streams from a single physical footprint: a full-service upscale Italian restaurant serving lunch (11AM-3PM) and dinner (4PM-9PM) with a nightly happy hour; a 7-day gourmet market offering deli, prepared foods, bakery, coffee bar, pizzeria, meat and seafood, pasta, wine and cheese, and specialty grocery items; the La Fontana Banquet Room, an upstairs event venue accommodating up to 100 guests for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations; and a full-service catering operation scaling to events of 10 to 1,000 guests, with orders processed through a dedicated catering.deromos.com platform and a 72-hour lead time.

Name

DeRomo’s Gourmet Market, Restaurant and Banquets

Legal name

DeRomo's Gourmet Market, Restaurant & Banquets

Website

https://deromos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DeRomo's is a privately held, multi-format Italian hospitality business in Bonita Springs, Florida, operating an upscale restaurant, gourmet market, banquet room, and full-service catering from a single location targeting local diners, event hosts, corporate clients, and gift buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Restaurant and Gourmet Market

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Special Food Services (7223), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Grocery Stores (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Mediterranean/Greek/Italian/Spanish Grocery Stores (CRAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Italian restaurant dining
• Gourmet market retail
• Event catering services
• Banquet venue rental
• Specialty food gifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonita Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Full-service Italian restaurant offering lunch and dinner service with a menu of house-made pasta, mozzarella, breads, and entrées. Revenue generated from table service including alcoholic beverages, with happy hour promotions from 3PM-6PM nightly.
2. Gourmet Market Retail: On-site gourmet market selling specialty Italian grocery items including deli, prepared foods, bakery, coffee bar, pizzeria, meat & seafood, pasta, wine & cheese, and specialty grocery. Open 7 days a week with Coffee Bar operating 7AM-6PM and Gourmet Market 8AM-6PM.
3. Banquet and Private Dining: La Fontana Banquet Room serves up to 100 guests for weddings, holiday parties, corporate events, and celebrations. Offers three private dining menu options ranging from $65 to $105 per person, plus event planning services.
4. Catering Services: Full-service catering for 10 to 1,000 people including party platters, pasta, salads, meat & seafood, and sides. Catering menu available at catering.deromos.com with 72-hour lead time required.
5. E-commerce Gift Products: Online shop selling gift baskets ($75-$225) and gift cards ($50-$250). Includes specialty Italian food gift baskets, wine and cheese baskets, and gourmet grilling kits. Special promotion: Free $20 bonus gift card with $200 gift card purchase.
6. Events and Experiences: Ticketed special events including wine dinners, comedy shows, and Sinatra tribute performances. Example: 5 Course Wine Dinner at $100-$125 per person featuring wine pairings with multi-course Italian cuisine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DeRomo's operates an integrated Italian hospitality destination combining an upscale full-service restaurant (lunch and dinner), a gourmet market offering specialty Italian groceries, deli, bakery, coffee bar, and pizzeria, the La Fontana Banquet Room for private events up to 100 guests, and full-service catering for 10 to 1,000 people. The business also sells Italian-themed gift baskets, gift cards, and hosts ticketed special events such as multi-course wine dinners.

Product overview

DeRomo's is a multi-faceted hospitality business offering an integrated portfolio of Italian dining and gourmet food experiences. The core offerings include: (1) an upscale Italian restaurant with house-made pasta, fresh mozzarella, and artisan breads; (2) a gourmet market with specialty Italian grocery, prepared foods, deli, bakery, coffee bar, and pizzeria; (3) full-service catering for events of 10 to 1,000 guests; (4) La Fontana Banquet Room for events up to 100 guests; (5) private dining menu with three price-tiered options; (6) celebration of life event packages; (7) curated gift baskets in 9 Italian-themed varieties; and (8) gift cards in multiple denominations. The catering platform also offers online ordering with categories for cookies & pastries, dry goods, hors d'oeuvres (19 options), meat & seafood (17 options), party/sandwich platters (20 options), pasta (13 options), salads (6 options), and sides (10 options).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Fontana Banquet Room: Elegant banquet space located on the second floor of the gourmet market, serving up to 100 guests for events including weddings, holiday parties, fundraisers, and corporate functions.

Products and services

• Restaurant Upscale Italian restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine including house-made pasta, fresh mozzarella, artisan breads, innovative entrées, classic comfort dishes, and traditional favorites. Lunch served 11AM-3PM, dinner 4PM-9PM daily.
• Gourmet Market Specialty Italian gourmet food market offering fresh pasta, mozzarella, artisan breads, deli items, prepared foods, bakery, coffee bar, pizzeria, meat and seafood, pasta, wine and cheese, and specialty grocery items. Open 7 days a week.
• La Fontana Banquet Room Elegant private event venue accommodating up to 100 guests for weddings, holiday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, anniversaries, baby showers, christenings, retirement parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, and celebration of life gatherings.
• Catering Services Full-service catering for family gatherings, banquets, weddings, graduations, holiday parties, corporate functions, and special events. Provides party platters, pasta, salads, meat and seafood, hors d'oeuvres, sides, and desserts for 10 to 1,000 guests.
• Private Dining Menu Three private dining menu options at $65, $85, and $105 per person (plus 22% service charge and 6.5% tax), featuring tiers ranging from classic Italian dishes to premium selections including Beef Carpaccio, Lobster Fra Diavolo, and Pesce Al Granchio.
• Celebration of Life Packages Three event packages for memorial and celebration of life gatherings: Package #1 starting $45/person (minimum 50 guests) for brunch, Package #2 starting $55/person (minimum 45 guests) for lunch, and Package #3 starting $65/person (minimum 45 guests) for dinner buffet.
• Gift Baskets Curated Italian-themed gift baskets in nine varieties ranging from $75 to $225, including La Cucina, Mama Mia, Italian Grill Master, The Italian, Wine and Cheese Party, Charcuterie, Taste of Italy, Florida Cooler, and Pasta Bowl gift baskets.
• Gift Cards DeRomo's gift cards available in denominations of $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, and $250, redeemable at the restaurant, market, and for catering orders. Includes a special promotion offering a free $20 bonus gift card with purchase of a $200 gift card.
• Special Events and Wine Dinners Ticketed special events and curated dining experiences including multi-course wine dinners ($100-$125 per person), comedy shows, Sinatra tribute performances, and signature community events such as Cars & Cannoli car shows.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Buca di Beppo: Italian family-style restaurant chain with banquet rooms, catering, and to-go programs serving groups and celebrations — comparable to DeRomo's family-friendly Italian dining plus private event catering offerings.
• Eataly: Multi-location Italian marketplace concept combining full-service restaurants, retail Italian grocery, fresh pasta and mozzarella production, and cooking classes — the closest direct analog to DeRomo's restaurant + gourmet market + catering model.
• Bottega Louie: Upscale Italian restaurant and patisserie known for house-made pasta, in-house bakery, gourmet retail items, and high-traffic dining — directly comparable to DeRomo's upscale Italian dining with in-house production and specialty retail.
• Seasons 52: Upscale fresh-dining concept with private dining rooms, seasonal menus, and full wine program — comparable to DeRomo's premium positioning, special-occasion focus, and private dining/event capabilities.
• The Capital Grille: Fine dining steakhouse with extensive private dining and event hosting program, plus an active gift card program — comparable to DeRomo's upscale dining tier ($65-$105/person private dining) and gift card revenue stream.
• Maggiano's Little Italy: Italian-American full-service restaurant chain with strong banquet and private dining program serving large parties and corporate events — directly comparable to DeRomo's combination of Italian dining and dedicated banquet/event capabilities.
• Brio Tuscan Grille: Upscale-casual Tuscan-Italian restaurant chain with catering and private event services — directly comparable to DeRomo's upscale Italian positioning and event-driven catering model.

Broad incumbents

• Whole Foods Market: Premium grocery retailer with extensive Italian specialty section, prepared foods, in-store coffee bars, and curated gift baskets — comparable to the gourmet market, coffee bar, and gift basket half of DeRomo's offering.
• Bravo Cucina Italiana: Italian casual dining chain operating in similar tier to DeRomo's, offering pasta, pizza, and full bar service with lunch and dinner menus — comparable as a broader Italian casual-dining incumbent in the same space.

Regional players

• Publix Super Markets: Dominant regional grocery chain in SW Florida with strong deli, prepared foods, and gift basket programs — directly comparable regional competitor to DeRomo's gourmet market retail component in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/DeRomos-Gourmet-Market-Restaurant/1375189979388316
• Instagraminstagram.com/deromosmarket

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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