We visited this historic DI Bruno's location on a Saturday morning. A bit busy so we didn't get to sample or spend as much time as we wanted. The place is small so I hurried out :( Can't wait to go back on a weekday read more

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What can I say? Who doesn't love cheese! Service was great. The cheesemonger was patient, kind and answered any questions we had. Make sure you try the Dodge City Salami! read more

Great selection of imported cheese and a remarkable staff. The aroma when we step inside is intoxicating!! read more

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I've been to the Di Bruno Bros location at Rittenhouse Square several times, but I visited this location - the original Di Bruno Bros storefront - this morning with friends when we were exploring the Italian Market area. The store opened in 1939, and it's only 300 square feet. It's tiny but it smells heavenly. It's called The House of Cheese for its cheese "cave" and when you walk in? Wow. The smell of cheese just hits you. It's amazing. It is a tiny shop, but it's well stocked with some very high end Italian food products. Definitely a great place to visit if you're cooking Italian for dinner, setting up a charcuterie board, or want to smell some cheese. read more

Way overpriced....8 dollars for a can of anchovies...better place down the street . Turned into a tourist trap read more

Di Bruno Bros. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very small store but don't let that fool you as it is packed with Italian specialties. We ventured in as the Italian market we usual frequent was closed. This market did not disappoint. Staff were friendly and helpful. We got a chance to sample several of the cheeses which were delicious. Looking forward to getting my staples home to fix an amazing Sunday dinner. read more

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Very small placed packed with huge flavor. Exactly what I needed in an Italian deli. They have both deli and charcuterie meats and cheeses. Every type of topping and pairing imaginable. We got a loaf of bread, some genoa salami, hot capicola, hot peppers, and anise pizzelles. The service was very efficient and friendly. read more

Di Bruno Bros. - bread, hot peppers, genoa salami, hot capicola - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is fantastic and has everything you need if you like some cheese. I love the feel and atmosphere. read more

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Of course it is pricey, but they are really patient and let you try all sorts of cheeses before buying. We bought st agur and another one I can't name (forgot). Definitely worth an experience! read more

Come here if you love cheese. Pros: - They were sticklers about wearing masks, an older lady walked in without a mask and was immediately asked to put one on. - They offered samplers of pretty much everything, they ask you to quickly slip the piece under your mask. - Huge assortment of cheese and dried meats - Friendly staff, listened to our preferences of what cheese we liked and recommended a few to try that were similar Cons: - easy to spend money, we bought everything we tasted lol - smaller space, can't imagine foot traffic during peak times and people trying out samplers right bumping into you. Overheard a lady said she wanted to step outside since she didn't feel safe during covid, which I completely get read more

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Though I have passed this place a million times in my life I never knew that it was a sandwich shop also. Today I ran into a coworker who suggested it and I gave it a try... Now I usually do not spend over 10 - 15 for a lunch sandwich this was way better than I expected. Now the down side was the carrot cake. It looked so good but don't fall for the faux Monet. It had no spice cake flavor. It kinda reminded me of Philly water. Don't get me wrong I'm a born and raised Philly girl who loves Philly water because it has no taste. And unfortunately, that was what the carrot cake was like... So the five stars was sandwich Only none for the cake read more

Walking in here is like walking into a little Italian or European cheese market. I truly was transported back to my days when I lived in Europe. The food choices are fantastic and they have a lot of other snacks. Like sausage and nuts. They let you try the cheese before you purchase it. I have so many eclectic options from all parts of the world. The service is also pretty good considering I didn't know what I wanted. He helped me out with Recommendations. read more

OMG!!! This place is amazing!! I walked to the back of the store and side stepped my way to the front of the store amazed and overwhelmed by the enormous selection of gourmet foods. When I reached the front of the store, I was greeted by @Noah the Cheese Monger. I told him the kind of wine I had at home and he helped me find a selection of cheeses and meats. He let me taste a few. So delicious! Noah was patient, informative and ... just AWESOME! Thank you Noah! My charcuterie board will be delicious! I can't wait to come back again! read more

Picked up a pre-made turkey Cobb salad from here for lunch. The salad was delicious and the ingredients were fresh. The meats and cheeses are the best from here. I also enjoy the rosemary artisan crackers. There are also Tuesday crab cakes for $11.99 each! Cakes are also available. Perks if you are a healthcare worker as they give 10% off your order when they see your badge! read more

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Very nice full service shop with cheeses, some meats and other Italian items. The counter staff are very knowledgeable and seem eager to help. Di Bruno feels like an Italian Market classic that has been here forever. read more

Loved this smaller Di Bruno's right in the Italian market! Even though we didn't know what exactly we wanted, the cheesemongers (new word learned there) created a fun experience for us recommending & letting us sample different cheese until we were happy with our selections. We chose Brabrander Goat Gouda and Alta Langha Robiola Bosina that was perfect with some wine we got at the corner shop down the street for our picnic by the Schuylkill! read more

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I stop by here impulsively while walking arround the area. Let me first say that this sort of shop isn't a place I would typically go. The products all look amazing but they are a little above my typical grocery budget. As a result even though the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, I was hesitant to engage too much. Ultimately I bought a few "orphan" cheeses and some bread. The bread was AMAZING and I can't recommend it highly enough. The cheese was fine by my selection didn't really go together that well. Had I been more willing to seek the help of the staff I'm sure I would have wound up with a more pleasing combination. While shopping I stopped by a few of the other similar stores selling cheese/meat/dry good. This was by FAR the friendliest. read more

Sitting out side along 9th street on a perfectly beautiful night with my wife. This is what life is about. Fine meats and cheeses under romantic lighting. If you were looking for a first date this would be the perfect place before November. read more

Amazing Selection? Quality? Prices? The challenge is to choose and we selected some incredible cheeses to go with our meal We bought some jar sauce as well and will be back for sure read more

Long wait, customers spending inordinate amounts of time tasting. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes waiting in line. Team makes little to no attempt to improve line speed. read more

Read reviews about this is the place for good Italian meats and cheeses, so decided to stop in. First thing, be prepared for a very pungent smell due to all the cheese I assume. But I expected that it would be strong. Ethan was the guy helping. Asked him for any of his recommendation. He did not fail in any of his recommendation. His said his favorite cheese had just came back after a year hiatus. It was amazing. There seemed to be speckled with crystallized salt which gave it a very deep dimension. It was not a hard or creamy base cheese but a medium cheese. He also recommended complimentary meats. All that was recommended was spot on. read more

Had my first experience with Di Bruno Bros. during the Italian Market Festival, so the menu was not their usual full selection. I had the meatball sandwich, that was almost more like a meatball pocket, which made for a great street bite. One of the employees checked in on how my friend and I liked our selections and explained they were planning to try out these items in some of their other locations soon. read more

Di Bruno Bros. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Olives and cheeses and meats, oh my! Di Bruno Brothers is pretty rad on a normal day, but my Love and I got to experience the after-hours magic and boy, were we happy. For $70 per person, you have the entire store to yourself between the hours of 7:00 PM through 9:00 PM (advance reservations are a must, along with a deposit). There were 10 of us in total and we felt that it was just the right amount of people. The friendly and funny cheese mongers put together numerous plates of cheeses, cured meats, olives, nuts, and even chocolates for us to sample. They explained the rationale behind the pairings as they went along, so essentially, this is not only a food-based event but it's educational also! Happen to see a bag of breadsticks on the shelf that you feel compelled to try? Hand it over to the mongers and they'll open it for you. Literally, you can sample anything in the store. And you'll receive a discount on anything you purchase that night also. We purchased some cocoa covered almonds that didn't stand a chance in our home. Fantastic! The highlight of the event was sampling a very special prosciutto that runs about $100 per pound. Perhaps the pig was a gift from heaven? It must have been, as it was melt-in-your-mouth delish. The funniest aspect of the evening were the passers-by who tried to enter the store and join the party. Tough noogies! Book your own event and experience the indulgence yourselves :) Bring your favorite alcohol and bring your favorite foodies. Great night out in South Philadelphia! read more

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Now that this is in my neck of the woods, it's both a blessing and a curse. A blessing in that if I'm craving a nice block of goat cheese, I've got a place. A curse in that it takes everything in my power to not visit here every single day. It's a beacon of all things charcuterie and I'm hooked. It's a tiny Italian Market establishment, but stocked to the brim with aged cheeses, dried & cured meats, jars of sweet jams and spicy olives, vodka sauce & arrabiata, and a good variety of crackers and breads (if you get there early enough). All that's missing is wine, but just go half a block down to DiBrunos bottle shop and you're set. Word on the street is they host wine and cheese parties. You can rent out the place for the night and impress your friends and coworkers by nibbling on a chunk of Gouda and saying "yes, this is cheese." Pro tip: they sometimes leave unsold baguettes outside the door in a bag but sidewalk food is sus at best (although I was tempted.) read more

absolutely terrible service, especially from a alleged nice place . I ordered on the 13th & it's the 21st and maybe the label was printed according to them. So the gift could arrive on the 28th according to them. The food will either spoil or the neighbors will eat it because the recipient will have left for vacation by then. I ordered Harry & David, took 5 days & it was a great experience. Do not take a chance with Di Bruno Bros, it's terrible!!!!! read more

1st visit, my family loves the store and products. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. My grandparents owned several Italian delicatessens / with homemade pasta and it brought back childhood memories of cheese and meats hanging in the windows Will visit again while visiting family. read more

Oh my goodness. Food porn galore. Beautiful rounds of exotic cheeses. Phallic-looking big, juicy sausages hanging from the wall. Varieties of unusual dried pastas, ready to cook. If you have that look of wild-eyed desire without a clue of where to even start, start up a conversation with one of the friendly guys behind the counter. Next thing you'll know, he'll be offering you slivers of cheeses that will send shivers down your spine. And then he'll recommend some kind of nut you've never heard of that he'll pour into your open palm, waxing poetic about its source. And you'll quietly moan with pleasure. And then you'll walk out the door having spent money you didn't intend on spending but OH THAT CHEESE. read more

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Those Di Bruno Bros are alright! Winding down our time at the Italian market, we decided to stop in and get some snacks for dinner, but it looked like the rest of Philly had the same idea based on the crowd inside! Di Bruno Bros staff are top notch, not only explaining everything you could imagine with the thing you're pointing at behind the counter, but also in giving you great pairing advice if you want one thing to go with another. We got the following things: Blue cheese Parmesan Cheese liver pate Prosciutto Man this was some good stuff! Cheese is excellent, coming from "the house of cheese". The blue cheese was both creamy and had these little crunchy ends to it which made me smile every time I took a bite. The Parmesan was also fresh and really popped with flavor. As for the meats, i'd never tried pate before Di Bruno Bros, but how delicious! The prosciutto wrapping the blue cheese was some of the best things we'd eaten in Philly. Everything we sampled was fresh, and even if you weren't sure about a cheese or a cured meat, they'd happily slice a little off for you to try, and try we did. I really didn't taste anything I didn't like. The problem, it seems, was making a selection! I didn't know what I was expecting when I walked in, but if I lived in the area, i'd be at Di Bruno Bros several times a month for snacks. If you're in the Italian market, or even if you're not (they have a website), check these Bros out! read more

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Patient, thoughtful service crafted a personal basket of cheeses that were outstanding. Great selection: the majority we haven't seen before and were all exceptional. We're still talking about this place. read more

Came here for a 30th birthday after hours and had such a great time with a few friends. I never been here during the day but I highly suggest making a booking after hours and you can try ANYTHING you want in the store for approximately 2 hours (except the raw foods - like bacon.. if only they could cook it!). It comes with a price but its SO worth it and so much fun! You can be fancy schmancy and bring your own wine/beer too :) The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about all their items. Ask them anything and they will be able to answer it all. Staff is very energetic and have great energy. We all had a blast and learned so much about cheeses. The meats and cheeses here are expensive but it's because it's so good. There wasn't one thing that I tried during my visit that I didn't like. Highly recommend! read more

I frequent di Bruno bros since I live close by. The selection is incredible! I swear they have 100 different cheeses. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Things I love there: Oat milk latte Breakfast sandwiches (have interesting delicious cheeses in them) Selection of oils and vinegars All the sweets (warning the cake is VERY dense.... Don't eat too much or you'll feel a sugar coma coming on) All the cheeses Prepared foods Cheesy potatoes Creamed spinach The staff! Things that weren't as good as I thought they'd be (but not worth taking off stars): The cake (see above - just a bit too sweet - yes even for cake) Eggplant parmigiana - not bad but not as good as everything else I hope this helps! I'm so lucky to live close by. read more

My friend booked the After Hours event at the original DBB location in the Italian Market for his wife's birthday last week, and i (luckily) was invited. I have to say, it was one of the coolest things I've done in the city. The staff people (Scotty & Jeffrey Davey or Davey Jeff? Can't remember which one! lol) were AMAZING! So helpful, nice, friendly, knowledgeable - just all around great! The food was obviously amazing too! Specially curated platters, pairings, and so much awesomeness! Loved every minute of it! Thank you! read more

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Laughable bad place for cheese. The first thing any person with the slightest bit of cheese knowledge knows will be the entire staff is clueless when it comes to cheese. From storing it, to cutting it, to temperature control, etc. Showing photos of the place to other store owners in different parts of the world their first reaction is total shock and they visible cringe seeing pics of unrefrigerated cheese. These are people who grew up making cheese and working in cheese. On the bright side, the staff is always incredibly friendly and many non cheese related products are stocked (though a touch pricey). read more

Delicious cheeses and more. Lady behind the counter had me try some cheeses which I ended up getting, but they were damn expensive! Should have asked the price before I said yes. Black lava cashews are quite delicious and pair nicely with the Lamuse Gouda ($29.99/lb!) read more

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Di Bruno Bros. (not Bruno Mars the Pop/Rock, R&B singer) is a gourmet cheese deli with homemade spices of vinegars and hand made culinary sauces. Staff is an attentive hoard army who are sprightly ready and able to serve customers as it appears they are the cheese connoisseurs. Knowledgeable indeed but these brothers need to boast by sugarcoating it, malignant narcissists. Somewhat pricey but not near bankrupt level. Free samples are available and associates appears to proudly boast of their high quality of gourmet cheeses as one clearly stated to a customer: "you can search all over the world for the best cheeses and you come back to us for we have the highest quality!!" Boastful indeed. "When pride comes, then comes dishonor. But with the humble is wisdom." Proverbs 11:2 "Who is a wise man and endured with knowledge among you? Let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom." James 3:13 Staff composes entirely of forty-something men, not typical pushy aggressive, but surely contains a lot of hot air in the ego to sugar coat in-flat their artisan cheeses. Can Di Bruno Bros. shred an ounce of humility to hone meekness? Hell spawn NO! Their Brie cheese is not entirely brine in a ocean of salt, but a good composure of consistency made fresh. Nevertheless Di Bruno Bros. bears fine gourmet cheese, as they do not drop a GRENADE on you for quality! read more

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Absolutely the best food I have eaten . Mac and cheese to die for. I didn't know DiBrunos was in the area so I ordered food online and it is delicious. Will be ordering frequently . read more

I think DiBruno Brothers may be #1 on the list of things I miss from back home. I've been in Alaska almost a year now, and I was wandering around the supermarket the other day waxing nostalgic about DiBruno Brothers. I think my sweetheart couldn't understand why I was making such a big deal about cheese. I used to make a special trip to Philly at least once a month to get my fix. DiBruno Brothers has all of my favorites at the best prices ... Palacios Chorizo, Cabrales, aged Manchego, razor-thin Jamon Serrano, olives, Membrillo and flavored balsamic reductions. My heart skips a beat just thinking about it. DiBruno Brothers is a high-end whorehouse for those of us that love food porn. It's so wrong it's right. Really. read more

Di Bruno Bros. - cabrales, jamon serrano and chorizo - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My mother took me to the original DiBruno's store when I was a baby. Then we would head down to the Spice Corner. This place always had the best stuff including its famous Abruzzese spread, French and Italian cheeses and its urbane staff. However, the owners decided to be significantly more elitist in its selection of great cheeses and noble meats. As of two years ago, the owners discontinued selling the famous Pecorino del Poliziotto or ( as wildly considered the best cured meat in Italy) the famous salsiccia secca from Chiaravalle Centrale in Calabria. This is also known as the Cisco sausage. These unfortunate decisions by the owner have cost them most of old school South Philadelphia's business. I wish you good luck, Emilio. read more

I have ordered casual catering meals from Di Bruno Bros for family gatherings and cheese boards for entertaining for the past 9 years, and have always been delighted. Not this year! The website said "gluten-free crackers available upon request" so I requested them for my gluten free guests. They advised me that there was only one type of gluten free cracker, so I shouldn't ask for the whole order to be gluten free. I thought okay, I'll buy some additional gluten free crackers at the market. They did not tell me there would be a $15 charge for the gluten free crackers. When I saw it on the bill I figured it must be a tray of really nice gourmet gluten free crackers and let it go. So, I was stunned when my husband returned from the South Philly pick up with a plastic bowl of plain rice crackers, about 20% broken. I could buy a package of those at Acme for $3.79. They basically charged me $11.00 to carelessly toss them in a container. I was annoyed, but oh well, stuff happens and they're busy. Fortunately, we found two delicious gluten free crackers elsewhere. Those were eaten, the rice crackers they sent were not. I would have been fine if that was the only disappointment. However, the Marcona almonds included on the board were also broken, mostly chopped up like filler, with very few whole almonds. Moreover, the Manchego cheese on the tray was cut wrong, so that most of the slices were completely covered with rind on one side. I've had Manchego before, and this is not how it is served. I put on gloves and sliced the backs off half the order before arranging everything on my own dishes. It was very clear that they threw this together with no concern for customer satisfaction. They lost a customer. read more

I ordered a gift basket for Xmas delivery from Di Bruno...took 15 days to deliver. It arrived after Xmas. I needed to call the recipient of the gift to apologize for the lateness of my gift. I tried to contact the CS website several times, I have had no response from them. CS needs help...stay away from the mail order site. read more