We got a tour of the new Eataly in New York's Financial District - and it's obvious why it has so many dedicated fans

Sarah JacobsOpening day at Eataly's new downtown New York City location.

Freshly baked breads, hand-pulled mozzarella, regional Italian seafood, and grilled flatbread are just a few of the delicious items that have drawn food-loving customers to Eataly's marketplaces in New York and Chicago.

Inspired by the original famous food mecca of the same name in Turin, Italy, chefs Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, and Joe Bastianich opened the first American Eataly near New York's Madison Square Park in 2010. Building off of that success, the management team opened new locations in Chicago, and, just this week, New York's Financial District.

Eataly's mixture of market-style shopping, counter dining, and traditional restaurants has made it insanely popular with New Yorkers - and the new location, on the third floor of World Trade Center Tower 4, doesn't fail to impress. This location is unique, offering customers more breakfast and lunch options, including juice and salad bars.

Business Insider got the chance to check out the new space before the crowds arrived on opening day. Here's what to expect inside Eataly's new 45,000-square-foot space: