Zeppe's Italian market 10/10 authentic Italian food, the variety is something else, store is clean and everything is made FRESH! I met Joe the owner and he made me feel like I had walked into a loved ones home and gave me everything there is to know about the store, very down to earth guy and all I can say is the vibe was awesome and I def will be going here more often and must I say the CANNOLIS undoubtedly S tier!! read more

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Mary Starnes West Highlands · Just now · I just left Zeppe's market on 87th street. Went to buy fresh Italian Sausage and Grab=n=Go Lasagna. I do not mind paying for a quality product and expected the sausage to be about $6-7 lb which it was. However when I reached for the Lasagna I noticed it was marked over $20.00 for the small pan. On Zeppe'S Website it states price of $16.00. When I questioned the young man behind the register he stated Zeppe's is a small family business and does not own its website. they do not have ability to amend the website and the prices are what is shown in store. They will not honor their website prices. I would have bought the sausage but because I found it "unethical" that they will not honor their advertised website prices, they lost a customer. read more

I sent my son here while on bed rest after seeing they have fresh cannolis and other authentic Italian food. He told me how nice the owner Joe is and how welcoming he is:) After looking around knowing it's hard to find an actual cannoli, I'm so excited to find they have the BEST! Italian cookies are also amazing with so many to choose from as well as other authentic goods! Prices are extremely low for what ur getting, just wow. I really appreciate that most of all. I can't wait to go personally!! read more

Great place! Delicious ravioli, house sauce and bread- fantastic dinner! Friendly service and feels like like old neighborhood.

On Mother's Day, I ordered food from Zeppe's. I have been a customer for years. It only made sense to let them do the cooking. I pre-ordered a full tray of spinach lasagna and a half tray of sausage & meatballs. I picked up my order the morning of Mother's Day, as well a container of marinara from the refrigerated case,. The only thing I needed to do was cook the lasagna and meat in the oven before heading over to my sister's house. Eleven of us gathered for Mother's Day and there was plenty of food. I didn't need a full tray of lasagna. I think I could've gotten away with a half tray, but there was plenty of leftovers for everyone. The food was a huge hit! Everybody raved about the lasagna. Being 100% Italian, we are very particular about our Italian food. The Italian sausage also had great flavor. The owner, Giuseppe, helped me in placing my order. He was very friendly and accommodating. I do have to say it was pretty pricey, $175 for the lasagna, meat and extra marinara. However, it would cost a lot more going to a restaurant to feed 11 people. If you need a quick meal, stop at the store; there are plenty of options like eggplant parmesan, lasagna, stuffed shells, manicotti, etc. They have pizza dough on hand and a variety of pasta sauces as well. One of my favorite things is their bruschetta mix in the deli. It's one of the best; I don't make my own anymore. I love their Italian fish salad at Christmastime, too. I also go to Zeppe's for fresh bread, fresh and dried pasta, Alessi food products, cannolis, Italian cookies, etc. It's so great to have an Italian store close by with great food. Whether you order food for a party or family gathering, or just stop by for a small prepared meal to bring home for dinner, you can't go wrong with Zeppe's. read more

Zeppe's Italian Market - Sausage & Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Love this place. Pre-made sauces are great. Like the fresh bread and fresh pre-made meals. Helpful and friendly staff that are knowledgeable about the store. read more

Great little Italian market and deli. Wonderfully prepared Italian dishes for easy and quick weekday dinners! A neighborhood jewel! read more

I feel absolutely BLESSED to have found Zeppe's!!! What a GEM in Naperville! If anyone is familiar with Rubinos in Tinley, it is a very similar vibe. The cannolis are filled fresh for you when you order and they are in the running for some of the best I've ever had. Love all the homemade pasta in their fridges - I've used their pasta and homemade sauces and everyone agrees it's some of the best. Great fresh bread as well as premade meals. The service is always friendly and helpful. I've told everyone I know about Zeppes haha. Already can't wait to go back for more! read more

I recently ordered a pan of Tiramisu, and it was delicious. After being invited to a family member's party, they asked me to bring dessert. Why not, right? After I accepted, I was told it was also a birthday party...for their Italian grandma. No pressure at all! The only logical option was to order a pan from Zeppe's. Everyone LOVED IT, Including Nani, who turned a very youthful and opinionated 94. Thank you, Joe! read more

A jewel of a place tucked into south Naperville! We ordered 2 pans of lasagna and meatballs for Christmas Eve dinner and all my family couldn't have been more pleased...Zeppe's will be our new go-to tradition read more

AMAZING! Such an easy and good choice when catering an event. I ordered way too much but everyone left with leftovers and they were just as good as day of! Don't forget the garlic bread! read more

Gotta love the cookies and cannolis. They have the exact groceries you need for lasagna!!

Tried their hot and cold sandwiches for lunch, cannoli, tiramisu, all pretty average and not a great value. Check out has a very direct sign requesting to help Tip staff Covid impacts been very hard or something to that effect. I spend a small fortune, go out of my way to patronize your small business and to then be gulit tripped with signage and a big Tablet asking if I'd like to Customize, 10, 15, 18 or 20% tip. Not to mention wait 8 minutes to get 2 sandwiches and cannoli made while the two kids chatted amongst each other more than tending to guests in store. read more

I really enjoy finding things to buy here to complete my meals. I enjoy the variety of chesse,bread,meats,and desserts. I really like the Italian spreads. The service is not always consistent,but I do like this place. read more

Best Italian sausage in the western suburbs. Butter cookies are great with coffee! Everyone is always friendly.

Solid little hole in the wall Italian joint. The owner is a great guy and you can taste the passion he has in his craft through the food he makes. Definitely recommend this spot. read more

I stopped in there to get some items and a Italian sandwich. I asked them to put onions on my sandwich and was told that it doesnt come with onions. I then asked if they could be added. I was told no. I asked could I pay more for onions and they also said no. I then put back everything I was going to purchase and left the store. As a long time customer I will no longer go back to this establishment due to their terrible customer service. read more

Wanted a deli sandwich and arrived just after they closed their slicer which the time frame was not posted on website. Person there was not helpful, drove 30 min to get there for nothing. read more

I've started using Zeppe's (per the owner, shortened from Giuseppe which is a pretty cool actually) when I want more authentic Italian specialties. When I first looked for it I was hoping to find an old school from-the-old-neighborhoods stand alone corner store but alas it's in line in a small shopping center in a quiet part of Naperville but I guess that is the suburban version of what I was romanticizing about. It is though, truly an Italian deli inside with a hand written board with owner-named sandwiches for relatives or customers but fun and unique. Whenever I make sauce (" Save the gravy for your turkey." an Italian friend from Abruzzo always says) or an Italian home-style dinner I go to Zeppe's for their home made sausage and other ingredients or sides--skip production knock-offs like Capputo's and go to Zeppe's. Also, where else can you find home-made Arancini?! C'mon, fahget about it!! The store is packed with home made products and a big fridge of home made traditional Italian dishes ready to heat-n-eat. Their assortment of traditional Italian cookies is unbelievable! The place is all family or "like" family run and it's no frills--know what you want and get to it they got customers waiting! But they are always helpful with helping you decide on stuff especially Zeppe who loves to fill you in--very old school neighborhood which you gotta love. The caveat I will add is be prepared to spend a few bucks. Their goods are quality and no doubt impacted by rising supply chain costs (and other add ons in Illinois) across the board but their stuff is worth the few extra bucks especially if you're not doing it up every week. If you appreciate, understand, and want authentic Italian tradition from a small Italian grocer that holds to an authentic Italian tradition, stop in here. read more

I love their Italian beefs and pre made food and sandwiches . Their pastries are the best! Everything they sell is fresh and delicious.

Went to Zeppe's today. Owner was there and really explained everything he did since the last owner. Really a nice bunch of people. Food is great also!! I wanted to update my review since everyone has a bad day. The young lady was very personable today! They deserve 5 stars!! read more

Have drove past this place/seen it in the map many many times. Stopped in today to just grab some pasta, but left with butternut squash rav's, meatballs, and 2 quarts of sauce. Omg. Quick and easy to warm up, and had to have been some of the best Italian food I've ever had my entire life. Really really really good, go in and try it yourself. Awesome customer service too, employee working this past afternoon (02/21/24) was super helpful and pleasant!!!! read more

They make the most delicious red sauce and meatballs plus their lasagna is fantastic. I love their sauces and regularly stock up just in case I run out. The sauces are easy to freeze and do not lose any of their flavors. Great selection & friendly staff. read more

Try the freshly baked bread on the weekends! Fresh pasta and sauces available for a quick great Italian meal at home!!!

Can't tell you how much I've Loved this place for years. They're refrigerated homemade marinara is to die for. Oh my gosh I could just pour it in a glass and drink it. There is talion sausage with fennel is one of my favorites. Their lasagna in the freezer section is literally to die for. Oh my gosh. I'll buy a huge one and cut it into slices and put it in the freezer. If freezes well. Please support this local family-owned business. They're trying hard. read more

I've purchased a box of assorted Italian cookies and cannolis a number of time from Zeppe's and they are delicious! I also purchased ricotta cheese for my lasagna and it was really good too! The girl who runs the place was very helpful and advised the right amount of ricotta based on how much lasagna I was going to make and didn't try to over sell me. Those are the little things I appreciate from owners/managers. The only knock I'd have is that things are pretty expensive there, but sometimes there's a price for quality items. I would def recommend trying out their baked goods or ricotta cheese! read more

I drive by Zeppe's Italian Market all the time and my husband has had it bookmarked for a while. He is from New Jersey and he loves the little Italian sprinkled cookies. Today, I decided to do something special for him and stop by to grab some of the cookies as a surprise. When I pulled up, a man was walking out of the store. I got out of my car and he kindly greeted me and asked me how I was doing and asked if I was going in the store. I thought he was just a customer leaving and was just being nice, but I soon realized that he was the owner. He told me he was just about to leave but kindly opened the store for me so I could get my cookies. I thought that was really great of him. The store itself is pretty small, but they have all the Italian goodies you could possibly want. The walls are lined which products like pastas, sauces, etc. In the back they have a little deli where you can get cold cuts, and they also have a huge class case of cookies and other baked goods. I bought A TON of cookies and it only came to $7! Such a great deal because these cookies are really expensive at other Italian markets. I wanted to look around more but I didn't want to keep him since I knew he was leaving. He was so polite and professional. Their store phone answered while I was in there picking out my cookies, and he answered it and asked them to please hold so he could finish helping me. I love that! I hate it more than anything when employees take phone calls and start helping someone else while they are dealing with me. Great customer service! As I was checking out, he told me to bring my husband back to try this Cannoli because it's the best thing they sell. I loved the store and the cookies were delicious!! I will definitely be back. read more

Zeppe's Italian Market - Italian Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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With the raving reviews and word of mouth, I just had to try it. It is a whole lot closer than Freddie's, so I stopped in. I had a difficult time finding something to purchase. I was the only person in the place so I had the employee's undivided attention. I looked, asked questions. I ended up with some of the frozen meatballs which a friend of mine says are the ONLY meatballs her son will eat. Yuck, they went in the garbage after I tried one. I had ordered a sub, but unfortunately, the young lady did not have the ingredients to make a sub. We had a discussion about the different sauces, and other frozen food. I found it all rather disappointing. There was nothing to buy for instant gratification, what I did buy had to be defrosted and certainly was not very tasty. read more

This place is a couple of blocks from my house. Not the cheapest but very good quality. The have a deli and prepare meals. Huge assortment of pasta! read more

I was looking for an Italian bakery nearby, and feel like I struck gold! They also sell fresh food, so I came hungry. I love the atmosphere-reminds me of neighborhood shops my nonna frequented in the Heights growing up. You smell the food cooking in the back and it feels like home, ya know? The staff was friendly and helpful, which also contributes to a family vibe. I got a meatball sub for my lunch, a box of cookies, mini cannolis, and take and bake lasagna. Everything was delicious! These are the best meatballs I've had (other than my nonna's and ma's, of course). The sauce and bread were fresh, and the mozzarella was a tasty touch. My family loved the lasagna and treats. My ma was happy when I told her I was bringing food, and she was beaming when she tasted it! We enjoyed everything and will definitely be back! read more

I love, love this place !! Except for there lasagna!!! Please go to Traverso's for lasagna!! A block away!! You'll thank me later, but for Italian sausage come here!!! Don't be afraid to comment and confirm. Thx u read more

Best Italian sausage you will ever have! When we visit our kids in college they ask to please bring some Zeppe's sausage!

Always a stop when I'm in the area. The cannoli is fresh and flavorful. The prices are a little steep, but worth it.

Beat take and bake pastas in town. Sauce is the best. The perfect Italian deli this side of Italy

I coincidentally visited the store and I was so glad I did. It is my first time visiting the store actually after doing something I needed and definitely not the last visit. I actually heard few good things about this store from my friends before. This small store is clean and definitely an authentic Italian store. They have nice selection of baked goodies, deli, cheese, homemade sauces, pasta and even sandwiches! The staff in here is friendly and helpful and told me that their goodies especially their baked goodies and sandwiches are freshly made daily. I was so excited to try them after hearing about it. I got one sandwich and few of their pastries and the prices are very reasonable. Their pastries are seriously so good especially the cannoli. The cold sandwich I got was good too. Everything is fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place especially to those who love Italian goodies and I can guarantee that they are authentic. read more

Small store and a little out of the way but well worth the trip. The store makes great sandwiches and has a great selection of meats and cheeses. The cookies are to die for and wonderful for the holidays. Easy parking and reasonable prices read more

The food was decent and easy to re-heat. I think it may be a little overpriced for what you get, but a great alternative to going out to eat. The cannoli's were delicious. read more

Love it ,sandwiches are excellent, frozen pasta is fresh ! Italian cookies!! Many Italian goodies to. Friendly service.

Soft and tender Italian meatball subs prepared right in front of you? Check. Cannolis that they fill by hand the moment you order it? Check. Cannolis that are dipped in chocolate, AND filled by hand the moment you order? Check. Spicy salumi that's made locally? Check. The only thing that was missing that I was looking for was homemade mozz, but they say it comes every Wednesday, so I'll have to check it out. This place is pretty awesome. Owners are friendly, more than happy to talk to you about anything you need, and they carry plenty of imported food stuffs from Italy. If you're looking for specific ingredients, come here. Even if you're just looking for an awesome meatball sub, or tasty chocolate covered cannoli, come here. You will leave happier. Guaranteed. Verdict: Can't wait to be back. And the wife is upset that I ate a meatball sandwich without her... so I have to take her back for one anyway. ;) read more

I wasn't a fan of cannoli, but Zeppe's changed that. They are only $2/each and filled fresh when you order. Aside from the cannoli, I picked up some prosciutto and sopressata for a meat & cheese spread for dinner. The deli prices are a little higher than I'm used to paying at Caputo's, but at Zeppe's I didn't have to wait in a long line. While I waited at the deli, one guy suggested the olive oil breadsticks with the prosciutto. These items ended up pairing quite well together. There's a small deli case, three aisles of sauces, San Marzano tomatoes, Pellegrino sodas, pasta, olive oils, spices, and various items you need to prepare any Italian feast. They also make sub sandwiches at the counter, and stock their own homemade pasta and vodka sauces. I'm already thinking about when I'll be at Zeppe's next to try their homemade vodka sauce and chocolate covered cannoli. The two employees working here were college-age guys, who were very friendly and knowledgeable. They know their products and engage the customer, which is something I'm not accustomed to since I usually shop the big box stores. I could definitely get used to shopping local. read more