Italy

Exploring Italian Food

Supermarket Italy’s Italian online store is the best place for Americans to explore authentic Italian food. We consistently import new products from the various regions of Italy to represent all that the country’s cuisine has to offer. Italians take great pride in their food, from certified balsamic vinegar of Modena to prestigious prosciutto di Parma, to cantucci from Tuscany, and we want you to experience every bit of it! 

The Jewels of Italian Cuisine

Food is an inextricable part of the rich heritage of Italy; each morsel is an ambassador of the local culture. Through our Italian shop, you can sample the best Italian olive oil, create pasta from scratch with 00 flour, and whip up authentic Neapolitan pizza with San Marzano tomatoes. Find rare, artisan-crafted Italian meats like melt-in-your-mouth culatello, as well as whole cheese wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano, fit for a king. Regional specialties like Calabrian chili paste and Sicilian eggplant caponata will transport you from the mainland to the islands, and back again. We have everything you need to make your favorite traditional Italian recipes, like Cotechino & Lentils for New Year’s Eve and Pastiera Napoletana for Easter. If you’re following a special diet, you won’t be left out! Browse our range of gluten free pasta shapes and organic fruits and veggies.

The Most Popular Italian Brands

Brands that are household names in Italy can now make it to your table with ease. Craving something sweet? Share a box of Baci chocolates or Mulino Bianco cookies. Baking? Fill your cart with Antimo Caputo flour and Molino Rossetto cake mix. Hosting Christmas? Stock up on Fiasconaro panettone and Ferrara torrone for the whole family. And when you retire at the end of a long day for a drink, be sure to garnish your cocktail with the famous Luxardo cherries.

Food from the different Regions and Cities of Italy

Italy is a country renowned for its rich and diverse culinary heritage, with gourmet foods originating from a variety of regions and cities. Let us explore some of the most popular gourmet foods from the different regions and cities of Italy.

Tuscany: Land of Cantucci, Panettone, and snacks

Starting in Tuscany, we have the famous cantucci cookies from Sapori and the sweets, snacks, cookies, sauces, and panettones from Borgo de Medici. Tuscany is also known for its rich, hearty stews and sauces made with ingredients like olive oil, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Sicily: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Cannoli, yum. 

Sicily, an Island located in the south of Italy, is famous for its sweet and savory treats, including cannoli and arancini. It also is home to the best olives and top quality extra virgin olive oil. These delicious foods are made with ingredients like ricotta cheese, chocolate, and seasoned rice.

Veneto: Home to the Best Risotto Dishes

Veneto is a region located in the northeast of Italy and is known for its hearty meat dishes, like the famous bollito misto. Veneto is also famous for its delicious risotto dishes, made with ingredients like porcini mushrooms, pumpkin, and prosciutto.

Umbria: Top Quality Truffles and Pasta Dishes

Umbria, located in the center of Italy, is acclaimed for its truffles and hearty pasta dishes, like the classic pasta alla Norcina. Umbria is also known for its delicious olive oil, which is used in a variety of dishes.

Sardegna: Love of Seafood and Pecorino Cheese

Sardinia, an Island located in the western part of Italy, is renown for its seafood dishes, like the classic spaghetti alle vongole. Sardinia is also known for its delicious pecorino cheese, made from sheep's milk.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Wine and Pastries

Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located in the northeast of Italy, gained its prestige for its white wines and tasty meat dishes, like the classic goulash. Friuli-Venezia Giulia is also known for its delicious pastries, like the classic frico.

Calabria: Hot Salami and Nduja that melts in your mouth

Calabria, located in the southern part of Italy, is loved for its spicy salami and other meat dishes, like the classic nduja. Calabria is also celebrated for its delicious honey, which is used in a variety of dishes.

Puglia: The Baker Capitol of Italy

Apulia, which is in the shape of the heel of the "boot", located in the southeast of Italy, gets its reputation from its delicious pasta dishes, like the classic orecchiette alle cime di rapa. Apulia is also known for its delicious bread, made with ingredients like semolina flour and fennel seeds.

Emilia-Romagna: Lasagna, Prosciutto, and Mortadella

Emilia-Romagna, located in the northeast of Italy, is famous for its delicious pasta dishes, like the classic lasagne. Emilia-Romagna is also known for its delicious cured meats, like prosciutto di Parma and mortadella.

Lombardy: RIsotto all day, everyday. 

Lombardy, located in the north of Italy, earned its distinction for its delicious risotto dishes, like the classic risotto alla milanese. Lombardy is also known for its delicious panettone, which is a sweet bread traditionally served during the holiday season.

Parma, Naples, and Modena

Finally, we have three of Italy's most famous cities: Parma, Naples, and Modena. Parma is famous for prosciutto di Parma and parmigiano reggiano cheese. Naples is loved for its delicious pizza, made with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Modena is made its mark on the map for its balsamic vinegar, made from a blend of cooked grape must and aged wine vinegar.