I ordered 4 different trays for a birthday party I had to travel out of state . I really loved the…read moreway they packaged everything. The food stayed well. My favorite and everyone's were the manicottis, they were delicious. The gluten free chicken Parmesan was delicious as well as the gluten free penne. The gluten free shrimp were ok. I and one other liked them 4 others did not. They had a gluten free stuffing which was too heavy on the shrimp which were flattened for some reason. It took away the succulence of the shrimp and the gluten free stuffing needs some seasonings and not so much of it. The gluten free orange Italian cookies were fantastic! I loved them and so did most everyone. All in all they did a very good job and most of the fishes were great. I highly recommend them and would order gluten free itslian from them again especially those orange itslian cookies! Amazing!

DiFiore's has such a wonderful variety of foods that I try to go in not knowing what I want…read more Regardless, I always come out with something wonderful.

After buying this fresh pasta in the grocery store many times, I decided to find their storefront…read more Their Manicotti and sauce made it to my Thanksgiving dinner... everyone LOVED it. I stocked up on some pasta, nothing beats their fresh pasta unless you want to get your hands dirty

Shhhh I will tell you one of the best kept secrets. Did you ever wonder how the homemade pasta is…read moreso delicious at your favorite restaurant? Most of the really wonderful restaurants get their homemade pasta from a little shop founded in 1985 on 78 Fenwick St. in West Haven Connecticut called Durante's Pasta. You too can now duplicate your favorite pasta dishes! Durante's sells dry pasta and frozen pasta and the variety is absolutely astonishing. There are my favorite dry pastas which includes pappardelle, fettuccine, linguine, spaghetti and capellini. The frozen pastas that are totally irresistible are their spinach manicotti, cheese ravioli, lobster ravioli, and cheese tortellini. My newest favorite item is their homemade marinara sauce that can go up against anybody's grandmothers' recipe. It is divine. All good chefs know that perfect meals begin with the best ingredients. Your guests will think you are the most phenomenal host using these ingredients from Durante's!

Love Carla's Pasta! This company stepped up to provide the Federal Employees during the Government…read moreshutdown. It's hard having to figure out life for many when living paycheck to paycheck and supporting a family, but doing it without a paycheck is devastating. Carla's Pasta reached out to us to provide support to those impacted by this shutdown and we are very grateful. This is very touching for myself and many of my friends, and something we will not forget when back on our feet. Thank you Carla's!!!

We have been buying from PV since they started and it keeps being a great place to get dinner. The…read morestuff shells were better than most Italian restaurants around here . The Gorgonzola salad is always a favorite. The garlic bread is wonderful. It is a great place for seniors to get a meal. Tom

It used to be very good so the high prices were tolerable but now with poor food and service this…read moreplace is just a ripoff. I won't be going back.

Found this gem on the way back from NYC to Boston after the marathon weekend. I needed something…read morefilling and great after such an event before returning home and this place was it. Had: Lobster ravioli Chicken grinder to go Chicken parm Whole wheat pasta All of the above was incredible, especially the lobster ravioli. May have to make the trek back here from Boston, it's that good.

Carmela's has become one of my favorite food stores in the Newington/Wethersfield. Every single…read morething I buy here is fantastic. I love fresh pasta and so far I've tried the pappardelle, cavatelli, gnocchi, and of course the ravioli. They are all super fresh and taste amazing. The eggplant parm is also fantastic, which is saying a lot because I am very picky about eggplant. All of the workers are so friendly and you can tell they really care about the food they make.

First off anytime you can support a local business is a good thing and supporting this one is a no…read morebrainer. Great pasta and other food products that you won't find anywhere else. The owners and service team are very friendly and always friendly. And the shop itself is exactly what you want it to be. Authentic and rustic.

I stumbled upon one of the cutest homemade pasta shops walking around Warren, RI. The place looked…read morelike it could have came out of an authentic Italian magazine - welcoming, bright, and airy inside. It was a great location for a stroll and surrounded amongst other local coffee shops, icecream shops, and local businesses. One of the local baristas in the area recommended this place and I'm so glad I went! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable on all of their products. I went on a Sunday afternoon and they were so busy they sold out on the bolognese ravioli that seemed to be a big hit amongst all of their customers - I WILL be back for this! However they had plenty of other homemade pastas available like linguine, bucatini, and tagliatelle. The pastas are all homage and they also have gelato. Great spot for a home cooked pasta date night at home!

Italian Food Store is a hidden gem! They offer such high-quality products to cook at home from…read moreolive oils to pastas and sauces (but so much more!) I also can't say enough good things about their fresh coffee and pastry menu. Their Italian coffee menu is spot on from their cappuccinos to their affogatos, they offer something everyone will love! There is also cute nook areas inside and outside seating to enjoy your fresh cannoli's (THE BEST) or other menu items at. Everything we've had from there has exceeded our expectations. Not to mention the staff at Italian Food Store is the best, you will not meet anyone like them: truly the nicest group of people. We can't wait to stop in again!

This store was really cute, and the man at the counter was nice, but I was quite disappointed…read moreoverall. The classic cannolo was decent, but my main issue is actually with the branding. There was a sign with a phrase that was also written on the box for the cannoli I ordered that said "pleaza donta squeeza da cannoli!". The saying was around what looks like an ai generated stereotype of an Italian chef. I understand that the store is clearly Italy themed and claims to bring the culture and authenticity to the area which is great, I just think there is a better way that doesn't involve mocking a people or accent for that purpose. Again very cute store, great options, and wonderful service. Just consider the impact that the branding may have on the community you are trying to support. Thank you.

This is the 'pasta' side of connecting past and olive oil stores. Many different pastas and…read more'homemade' sauces sold here, all look wonderful. Included are some odd but cool flavors, like pumpkin or nutmeg pasta or Butternut Squash Ravioli. Definitely worth stopping in. Not a restaurant.

I was really hopeful for this place. I tried everything from the ravioli to the cookies and…read morepanettone breads. I was unimpressed most of the products were mediocre and disappointing, and way overpriced. Also a guy who works there was overbearing and too in your face.

Visited More Italian Pasta Lab in West Hartford today for the first time! They have been open for a…read morefew years now, with a cute storefront that is easily seen by passer by. A beautiful family owned pasta shop in the heart of West Hartfords bustling restaurant lane. I picked up a box of their fresh spaghetti, and spring ravioli; Lemon Ricotta Ravioli and Spinach Ricotta Ravioli. I was greeted by Ana, the owner and we chatted about her new location opening up in Glastonbury, CT. If you love fresh homemade Italian pasta and or have never enjoyed this specialty before-- give it a try!

My 12 y.o. son, who has never enjoyed a filled pasta in his life, just said the following after…read moreeating More Italian Pasta Lab Cacio e Pepe Ravioli and Pumpkin Ravioli that I prepared at home with More's Sage Butter. "So we're definitely going to become long time customers there, right?" Right. I've known about More since they opened because some of my Food Blogger friends did content for them when they first opened. I first experienced More's pasta at a pasta collaboration dinner with Fork and Fire. I enjoyed the More Pasta used in that dinner, but I'm not factoring it into this review. I researched More after that dinner and noticed how much area chefs seemed to respect More. My family visited More's WH Center shop on New Year's Eve and purchased the ravioli and Jarred Sage Butter mentioned above. The store is attractive and the pasta is displayed to highlight its appeal. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable. I have never been to a Fresh Pasta Shop that has inspired more confidence in their pasta. The owner told me the ravioli would be done when it started floating, and she correctly predicted that would be about 3 minutes. She recommended the jarred Sage Butter, which I've never even seen in area Fresh Pasta Shops. She confirmed my guess that the best way to use the butter is to mix the melted butter with pasta water. The ravioli tasted great and the texture was perfect. The sauce was tasty and a terrific partner for the ravioli. More Italian Pasta Lab has three new big fans. 5 Stars

As their website says, Grainne Baking Co is a line of sweets and treats handmade in Deep River,…read moreConnecticut. It's mail-order (or I guess online-order) only, although Jillian does make appearances at local farmers' markets and holiday markets. I've sampled her fruit&nut granola bars, amazingly decadent brownies, sea salt chocolate chunk cookies, and brown sugar shortbread buttons, and always go for a second helping. I love that she utilizes local ingredients and tells you straight off that your order will be shipped in a few days so she can make everything fresh. It's an easy gift to send and you know the recipient will be happy. I've started to order a snack or two before a work meeting, both to help spread the word of Grainne and to satisfy my sweets cravings.

I was looking for a special treat to send my mom. Came across the Grainne Baking Co. Absolutely…read moreloved the fact that they use ingredients from New England producers! Packaging is so well done from there bentwood boxes to the delicious treats that fill the inside. My mom was thrilled! I will definitely order here again!