My mouth began to water the moment I walked into Angelo’s Italian Market. Between the tantalizing smell of fresh espresso and the tempting assortment of fresh and imported Italian delicacies like chocolates, wines, pastries, cheese and olives, I knew I wouldn’t leave without a bag of delicious goodies.

If you haven’t yet discovered Angelo’s, you are in for a wonderful surprise once you do. Upon my first arrival, it felt like I had just walked into Little Italy as the owners, Emilio and Loredana Rossitto, greeted me with their warm smiles and thick Sicilian accents. They told me they started Angelo’s 17 years ago with a mission: “To provide the best Italian food and service possible.”

“We came to Florida for the weather and just fell in love with the area,” Emilio explains. “We noticed there was a need for an Italian Market here and decided we were up for the challenge. It’s been a real adventure!”

Emilio says the best part of the business is helping people create authentic Italian dishes. With their fresh meats, cheeses, high quality olive oil, garlic, tasty canned tomatoes imported from Italy, and a little guidance from Emilio or Loredana, you can whip up some of the best Italian food on the block! Or, if you need a bite in a jiffy, just let Angelo’s do the cooking for you. They have a full lunch and dinner menu, with many items ready and waiting for you, including pizza, calzones, stromboli and pasta dishes. You can enjoy a hot meal inside or outside of the market, take it to go, or call ahead and have it delivered to your home or business.

Are you planning a party or big event? Let Angelo’s do the catering! They have many options at affordable prices, like hero sandwiches, lobster ravioli, chicken parmigiana and lasagna. Be sure to pick up a copy of their catering menu for a complete list of their items.

In addition to a wide assortment of imported Italian foods, Angelo’s has a complete deli counter filled with fresh meats, including USDA choice steaks, tender veal chops, and homemade Italian and luganica sausage. You’ll also find distinctive cheeses like imported Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fontina, Asiago and homemade mozzarella. Angelo’s also offers fresh Italian breads, decadent desserts and perfect pastries.

So, as I suspected, I left Angelo’s with my arms full of Italian treats, and that night my husband and I had a fabulous Italian meal comprised of pasta and Angelo’s homemade marinara sauce topped with parmesan cheese, fresh baked Italian bread, and Angelo’s superb house blend red wine. We ended the meal with torrones, a delicious Italian honey and almond nougat candy. From shopping to dessert, everything was fantastic!

Angelo’s isn’t just an Italian market; it’s a complete Italian experience!