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This Italian delicatessen in the Old French Concession (Yongfu Rd) has been opened for a few months now, and manageress Alessia Vettore will not hesitate to open bottles and unpack fresh Italian cheese to seduce your palate. Even if supplies come in small quantities, the tiny place offers a wide range of “choice-quality traditional Italian products, including Modena balsamic vinegar, wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dressings, pasta, ready-to-serve sauces and creamy savouring toppings, wines, cheeses, cold cuts and confectionery.” Although a bit pricey (the cheapest – albeit delicious – wine is 175 RMB), this shop could satisfy a few food cravings, and it’s only a stone’s throw from LaBella Café and Yongfoo Elite restaurant.
Gourmet di casa
No.2, Lane 131, Yongfu Road
永福路131弄2号
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I hope the management has improved things since I visited here last month. I got a couple expensive cheeses and take-home pizzas that were all stale, almost rancid.
Also, why are they carrying only enormous jars of condiments like olives and capers? I needed capers and the only size they carried was large enough to keep a restaurant supplied for a year.