***** 4.5 stars *****
I miss this place so much! It is the best Italian shop anywhere near Charlotte, and the only reason it's not a 5 is because it's so tiny, and thus gets REALLY busy on the weekends when everyone comes by to pick up their favorite treats. It can also be very pricey for some item, considering they're uncooked, but you definitely get the best quality meats out there.
They sell everything you can think of, from marinated cuts of all kinds of meat, about 20 different types of a la carte vegetable/side dishes, various pastries, and even homemade gelato! There is also a nice large wall section full of only Italian wines and they do weekly specials with in-store free tastings. I got some of the best steaks I've ever grilled here, and by far the best prosciutto I have ever eaten. The canolis here are also made fresh daily, and are absolutely delicious and LOADED with creme.
There's also a cute little patio area if you want to come by and have a fresh made deli sandwich, but just be warned there are only about 2 tables, so you may not get a seat. Also the hours are short most days, so if you're running late you may want to call ahead and be sure they're still open.