Our Story

ITALSCAND

ITALSCAND was born from a passion to provide restaurants in Scandinavia with high-quality Italian food directly from producers.

Our focus

At ITALSCAND, our focus is on you, the customer, and your real needs.

Customer-Centric Service: We handle everything from finding and organizing products to packing and timely delivery, so you can concentrate on your core business.
Convenience: Restaurateurs no longer need to search for various manufacturers and goods in Italy. We do it all for you, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience.
Cost-Effectiveness: Our solutions are designed to be more economical than ordering from multiple sources, organizing logistics, and dealing with intermediaries and delivery issues.
Direct Delivery: We deliver goods directly to your door, allowing you to choose what you need and have it ready for assembly.

Italian Food and Culture - a Rich Culinary Heritage

Italian food culture, preparation methods, and the quality of goods are knowned worldwide. Italian products—cheeses, hams, ripe fruits, and vegetables, as well as wines, oils, and sauces—are highly valued by European and Scandinavian kitchens and chefs. However, ordering goods from Italy can be challenging due to inflexibility in wholesale warehouses, mediocre product quality, and lack of customization options.

Italian cooking emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients. From sun-ripened tomatoes and fragrant basil to artisanal cheeses and premium olive oils, the quality of the ingredients is paramount. Italy's cuisine varies greatly from region to region, each offering unique dishes and specialties. Northern Italy is known for its rich risottos and creamy polenta, while Southern Italy is famous for its tomato-based sauces and seafood.

Italian recipes often rely on a few key ingredients, allowing each component's natural flavors to shine through. This simplicity results in dishes that are both satisfying and flavorful. Many Italian cooking methods have been passed down through generations. Techniques like slow-cooking sauces, hand-rolling pasta, and wood-fire baking pizzas are still widely practiced today.

We are glad that we know the Italian food culture well and can offer our partners restaurant-quality products.

ITALSCAND's central warehouse

Our central warehouse is strategically located in Milano, Italy. Here, we organize and assemble top-quality Italian goods directly from producers, according to your exact specifications. Simply put, we bridge the gap between the customer and the manufacturer, handling everything in between. Fresh goods reach you every week, precisely as you need them.

Cash&carry

We have a Cash&carry store near Tallinn (Instituudi 2), because we believe that good Italian wines and food should be available to everyone. We sell it in larger quantities and at a good price.

Our Esteemed Partners: La Prima Restaurants

One of our most cherished partnerships is with La Prima Restaurants, Estonia’s highest-rated restaurant on Tripadvisor, serving Tallinn for over a decade. Known for their unwavering commitment to quality Italian cuisine, La Prima Restaurants has become a beloved destination for both locals and tourists alike.

At ITALSCAND, we take pride in supplying La Prima Restaurants with the finest Italian products that uphold their reputation for excellence. Our goal is to provide ingredients that chefs can transform into gourmet delicacies, ensuring each dish maintains the authentic flavors and quality that patrons expect from La Prima Restaurants.

We meticulously select and import products from Italy that resonate with people’s tastes and meet the exacting standards of discerning chefs. By partnering with La Prima Restaurants, we contribute to their success in delivering memorable dining experiences rooted in Italian culinary traditions.

Partnership with Stockmann Estonia

ITALSCAND is pleased to partner with Stockmann Estonia, a highly rated supermarket recognized for its dedication to provide high-quality products and exceptional customer service. This collaboration allows us to showcase our carefully curated selection of wines and food products from Italy. Together, we aim to enhance the shopping experience by offering a diverse range of products that meet the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

Collaboration with NoHo Partners: Enriching the Northern European Restaurant Market

ITALSCAND proudly collaborates with NoHo Partners, a leading restaurant group in Finland renowned for its innovative approach and strong presence in the Northern European market.

ITALSCAND contributes to NoHo Partners’ vision by supplying high-quality Italian products that align with their culinary standards and customer expectations. Our collaboration ensures that NoHo Partners can consistently offer authentic Italian ingredients and products across their diverse portfolio of restaurants, enhancing the dining experience.

With a shared dedication to quality and growth, ITALSCAND and NoHo Partners unite to deliver exceptional dining experiences and drive innovation in Northern Europe’s competitive restaurant industry.