This butcher shop in the navigli neighborhood in Milan is a hidden gem. Cured meats, fresh meats,…read morecheeses, fresh pasta, ready to eat food... You name it, they have it. Everything off excellent quality. I tried various cheeses, meats, salame, cured meats and OMG what a treat!

This local shop is the epic meat, cheese, and more meat destination fest that other shops can only…read moredream of. They have... * Dry-aged steaks just waiting for you to indulge. * A huge assortment of preserved slice-able meats waiting for you to ask for a serving. * Seasoned and prepared meats for those unwilling to do it themselves. * More cheese varieties than I know what to do with. I decided picking randomly was the correct approach. It worked! * Fresh vegetarian pasta to break up the potential meat monotony. They were more than patient with my poor Italian pronunciation and let me pick out a few items to enjoy. I don't think tourists normally go here because most tourists stay at a hotel and can't enjoy a fresh self-prepared meal. I, on the other hand, have an apartment with a kitchen and we stocked up for a week of late night snacks!

This is a great place if you want to buy Italian products to bring home to family and friends…read morewithout the high price tag from shops closer to the center. Inside the tiny store is a wide selection of Italian wines and specialty products, like chocolates, biscuits, jams and spreads, honeys, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, herbs and salts. Because their products are seasonal, they don't always have all of these products in stock. Everything is handpicked by the owner Aldo, who is friendly and will be happy to help you pick stuff out. It's a great alternative to some of the fancier stores, but the items are just as good (if not better) and the prices are lower.