About Us
Founded in 1992, Giolitti's is a full-service Delicatessen specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. The emphasis here is on fresh ingredients prepared to time-honed recipes, value priced and served with pride. Owner Mary Giolitti has combined her passion for great food and fine wine to offer what one customer recently cited as "...the best kept secret in Annapolis!".
The Giolitti name has been synonymous with great food since opening their first "latteria" (a shop specializing in milk, cheese and other dairy products) in Rome in 1889. Business flourished and is still going strong today (www.giolitti.com). Mary and Gene GIolitti moved to Annapolis opening Trattoria La Piccola Roma in 1991. A short time later, Mary opened Giolitti Delicatessen, recognizing the need for an Italian market and deli that would offer gourmet as well as traditional items. Her extensive training in Italian bakeries was put in play with the deli's daily fresh baked breads and mouth watering desserts.
In 1998, Executive Chef Dave Myles joined the team. He is well known in the community for his culinary knowledge and passion for fine foods, showcasing that through our popular monthly wine dinners. He has worked through the ranks of several area kitchens for the last 18 years. The last 7 of those were spent working with the Giolitti's at one of their other successful ventures, Scirocco's.
Our Catering Director, Cheryl Molesky, came on board in April of 1999. She too, had worked with the Giolitti's since 1993 at their original restaurant, La Piccola Roma which she managed. In addition to being a self proclaimed "foodie", Cheryl has several years of food styling and extensive catering experience.
The rest of the staff at Giolitti's is comprised of a talented and committed group of individuals dedicated to following the basic philosophy of giving you, the customer, the ultimate in quality (imparting the highest standards in purchasing), service (giving the utmost attention to detail and courteousness), convenience (offering one-stop shopping) and value (you would be hard pressed to find a better product for the price!)! With your comments and suggestions (contact us), we hope to continue to improve in order to give you the best product possible!
STORE HOURS
Monday thru Saturday 10 am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm
