Owned by the Scalia family in Monroe, The Best of Little Italy is a second-generation Italian deli and caterer that makes fresh pasta, ravioli, sausage and other prepared foods in its in-store kitchen. The shop pairs old-country recipes with ingredients imported directly from Italy, while its catering operation handles events with options including gluten-free fare and personal delivery. Its house-made mozzarella, sausages and oversized sandwiches have helped make it a long-standing community fixture.
Scaramuzza's Pasta Products IncFamily-owned and operated since 1962, Scaramuzza’s Pasta Products makes fresh and frozen pasta and ready-to-eat Italian meals in Clifton Heights. The business began with Clementine DeLoggio and her daughter Mary hand-making ravioli from family recipes rooted in Rosetta, Abruzzo, and remains under the leadership of Bob Scaramuzza Sr. and Bob Scaramuzza Jr. Today, its products reach more than 200 retail locations while the Pasta Shoppe also offers prepared foods and catering.CLIFTON HEIGHTS, PA
Calliari's Bakery & Italian DeliCalliari’s Bakery & Italian Deli is a family-owned bakery and Italian grocery known for its Italian bread, deli sandwiches, and house-made specialties. Alongside a full range of Italian pantry goods, the store prepares hot panini and its signature meatballs, made with four cheeses and sold cooked or frozen. Its famous bread can also be shipped anywhere in the United States.DU BOIS, PA
Stanganelli's Italian FoodsSince 1961, family-owned and operated Stanganelli’s Italian Foods has made Erie’s signature pepperoni balls along with other Italian foods for the surrounding area. Its retail shop pairs those handmade specialties with prepared meals and Italian pantry goods, while the company’s fundraising program has served local schools, churches, teams and clubs for more than 20 years.ERIE, PA
Michael's of BrooklynSince 1964, family-owned and operated Michael’s of Brooklyn has paired a Brooklyn, New York Italian restaurant with a nationally sold line of pasta sauces cooked and packed at the source. Now in its third generation, the business carries family recipes into its dining room and ships sauces, pasta and biscotti beyond the neighborhood. Michael’s is also known for its substantial Italian menu and a dining room that has become a gathering place for politicians and power brokers.BROOKLYN, NY