Italian Entertaining Spreads for La Famiglia Featuring Iberico Chorizo and Olli Pepperoni

March 19th, 2021
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We offer Iberico chorizo and artisan Olli pepperoni perfect for either the refined palette of nonna and even your youngest bambino!

Giolitti’s Fine Italian Market and full-service delicatessen knows that families rely on us to provide the freshest of ingredients for la famiglia, especially when it comes to creating an Italian entertaining spread that brings the taste of Italy home to Maryland. We offer Iberico chorizo and artisan Olli pepperoni perfect for the refined palette of nonna and even your youngest bambino! Here’s a few ideas to curate your top Italian entertaining spreads that will keep your families entertained this Spring. 

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How to Make Perfect Bucatini All’amatriciana

March 12th, 2021
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While bucatini boasts the same shape of spaghetti noodles, it’s a loving choice for creamy or hearty sauces filled with ripe tomatoes. The reasons why? The fresh sauces can get inside of bucatini when you twirl it around with your fork!

Bucatini pasta, also known as perciatelli pasta, is sometimes lovingly referred to as “spaghetti with a hole.” This simple, Italian noodle is stated to have originated from Southern Italy but can be hard to find within traditional grocers outside of Central Italy. Bucatini is a perfect accompaniment to any authentic Italian dish, particularly bucatini with all’amatriciana sauce. While bucatini boasts the same shape of spaghetti noodles, it’s a loving choice for creamy or hearty sauces filled with ripe tomatoes. The reason why? The fresh sauces can get inside of bucatini when you twirl it around with your fork!

Here’s our favorite Bucatini All’amatriciana recipe at Giolitti’s Deli.  

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Our Top Favorite Italian Sandwiches Perfect for Pick Up or Dining In

March 5th, 2021
Giolitti Deli

At Giolitti Deli, we offer numerous classic Italian sandwiches perfect for pick up or dining in with us. Enjoy the taste of Italy in Annapolis, MD.

At Giolitti’s, we offer numerous classic Italian sandwiches perfect for pick up or dining in with us. As your local Italian restaurant in Annapolis, our house favorite sandwiches can be purchased as either halves or whole served on a rustic, crispy Italian baguette. Not sure which sandwich to give a try? Here are a few of our certified favorites that are guaranteed to leave you full and feeling as though you’ve been taken back to the homeland in Maryland.  

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Try a Few Excellent Italian Vegetarian Dishes

February 26th, 2021
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There are plenty of Italian vegetarian meal options, including our classic pizzas.

If you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to cut back on meat, there are plenty of Italian vegetarian dishes you can enjoy. While Italian recipes sometimes use a variety of meats, it is equally easy to create a mouthwatering dish without using any meat at all. At Giolitti Deli, we offer our guests several vegetarian dishes to enjoy, including the classic items listed below. Additionally, vegan options are always available upon request. The following appetizers and meals are delicious, healthy, and filling no matter what your diet usually consists of.  Read the rest of this entry »

How You Can Enjoy a Giolitti Deli Dinner This Winter

February 17th, 2021
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Browse our menu online before placing your curbside pickup order this winter.

It’s been a long winter, but Giolitti Deli is committed to remaining available to our customers and Annapolis family through these cold days. We believe a hot dinner from your favorite Italian restaurant can make your day just a little bit better. While current COVID-19 safety restrictions are still in place, we have limited indoor dining, however, we are still offering carry-out and curbside options. Our store also remains open and fully stocked with delicious Italian treats, prepared foods, and delectable wine. Are you wondering what you can pick up at Giolitti Deli? Read on to learn some of what you can find in our store. Fortunately, though, we are always offering new items and deals for our Italian food-loving guests.  Read the rest of this entry »

Select Your Valentine’s Day Treats at Giolitti Deli

February 12th, 2021
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Delicious Luxardo cherries are one of a few great Valentine’s Day treats you can find at Giolitti Deli.

Are you searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat to enjoy this weekend? Giolitti Deli is offering our guests a few delicious drinks and treats to indulge in for the holiday. Read on to discover a few of our most enticing treats. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Cook with Guanciale and Lardo

January 27th, 2021
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Guanciale can be an excellent addition to carbonara recipes.

If you’re interested in diving deeper into Italian cuisine, you may be interested in exploring recipes that use Guanciale or Lardo. These relatively hard-to-find items are perfect for the serious Italian cook.  Read the rest of this entry »

Savor Arancini and Suppli at Giolitti Deli

January 22nd, 2021
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Try arancini, Italian fried rice balls, at Giolitti Deli!

An Italian meal isn’t complete without multiple dishes on the table. There are countless Italian side dishes you can indulge in, and Giolitti Deli offers our guests a few of the very best, including Arancini and Suppli. Read the rest of this entry »

4 Essential Italian Cheeses

January 15th, 2021
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You can find Italian cheeses such as parmesan in many forms at Giolitti Deli.

One of the most beloved components of Italian cooking is the cheese. Read on to learn about the four most essential Italian cheeses and what makes them unique. Read the rest of this entry »

How Italian Food Can Nourish Your Brain and Your Stomach

January 4th, 2021
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Discover how common ingredients of Italian food, like tomatoes, are good for your health.

If you’re like most people, you already know how well Italian food tastes and just how satisfying it can be. However, did you also know that your favorite Italian foods are loaded with healthy ingredients that are not only heart-healthy but “brain-healthy” too? That’s right, you can nourish your brain by eating more of your favorite Italian food. Multiple studies have shown that following a Mediterranean diet improves cognitive function, reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and slows the rate of cognitive decline. Read on to learn more about the key ingredients that can benefit your brain.  Read the rest of this entry »