Alta Irpinia

Stopped here on our drive from Montreal to NYC after seeing their Eater feature, and it did not disappoint! The food, the people, and all the imported goods were incredible. This little deli is an absolute gem — thank you to the amazing crew!

This place is legit! Grocery store but also a spot to get good pizza on select days. They have captured the spirit of Italian hospitality. The food was excellent! When we arrived, they had the samples of pizza to try. They were very welcoming. The pizzas we ordered were very good. Tasty crust and balanced flavors in the toppings. It is a little bit spendy, but I feel the quality and taste justify the price. Note that seating is limited. I definitely plan on visiting again soon.

Looking for legit Italian life, I mean food? You've come to the right spot. Angelo and the crew always greet you with a smile on their face and in the bellies. When you see that and smell the oven and the other sandwiches and treasures coming out of the kitchen you know you're in the right spot. Thank the lord I dont live too too close, my belly may explode. Cheers to many many years!

Best food I've had this year. Everything we tried was phenomenal and so was the staff. They were so friendly and kind and loved answering any questions we had about food and it was clear how much they love and care they put into the food. Split a pesto pie with friends and then tried the porchetta and one of the sandwich specials, the tartufo crudo. Both were amazing but the tartufo crudo was a step above for me. We also got to try the insalata di mare and the in-house fig balsamic and both were fantastic. They have a lovingly curated pantry to shop as well that we purchased some things from, I got the lemon almond cookies and they were amazing. Definitely coming back with more friends.

Echoing everyone's great words about Angelo, his staff, and the shop. Just a jewel in Suffern, and I wish I lived closer. A family gathering gave the right excuse to make the drive and pick up a few things, including a raw porchetta. Angelo made sure I didn't screw up his hard work, with detailed instructions and patience when I asked other questions.... and it was a hit. Now I need to plan the next excuse to drive up there. :)

I've been waiting for the chance to try the brisket sandwich on the advice of a NYC friend. Today was the day but alas they had no brisket. Instead I ordered the Arrosta (Roast Beef) sandwich on a toasted ciabatta mini loaf. Topped with hunks of fresh homemade mozzarella and a garlic rosemary mayo it was delicious 😋. I plan to schedule all possible trips near Suffern to be at mealtimes!

We used Alta Irpinia again this holiday season to cater our New Year’s Eve celebration and everything was absolutely outstanding. The eggplant rollatini was perfection, the antipasto board was both beautiful and delicious, and the clams oreganata were a huge hit with our The quality, presentation, and flavors truly elevated our celebration. Not to mention Angelo and his staff are awesome. Highly recommend Alta Irpinia for catering but do not sleep on their sandwiches, pizza, and all of the amazing items you can find here. It is an overall diamond in the heart of Suffern.

This is truly the best Italian spot in Suffern (I would even say it in the entire Rockland/Bergen County area)! The pizza is unbelievable, easily the best I’ve ever had. The prosciutto bread is amazing, the sandwiches are hands down the best around, and every single dessert they make is my favorite. You can really taste the love and authenticity in everything they serve. Everyone who works there is so friendly and welcoming. My only complaint? The pizza is only available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday… I wish I could buy it every day! I count the days to have their pizza lol. That’s how good it is.

Porchetta sandwiches wonderful bread and of course amazing service from Angelo and team! Had to try the meatballs and marinated eggplant...and will have to come Back for More!

Holy beejeezis the Porchetta Pizza... it is outstanding. Available only on Friday and Saturday after 5:00pm and Sundays after noon, the Porchetta Pizza at Alta Irpinia is an absolutely amazing "destination dish". The flavor of the Porchetta is complex with hints of spice and crisp edges that may be the greatest thing to happen to pizza since sauce, cheese, and bread got together the first time. They have other pizzas that are also at the top of their game -- but do not skip the Porchetta! Frankly everything at Alta Irpinia is top notch. The Faro Salad, Polpette, Seafood Salad, and the humble Chicken Cutlet are some excellent highlights. Don't skip the imported packaged goods from Italy! There's always something interesting and delicious. Ask anyone that works in the place for suggestions. They won't steer you wrong! They don't have seating inside, but if the weather is nice, there's some tables outside to enjoy the spread you get. If you're trekking from NYC, take NJ Transit to Suffern. Alta is a short walk from the station. If you want to make a day of your Suffern visit, check the schedule at the Lafayette Theatre which is just down the street. Beautiful place. (Bonus points if they're playing the organ before your feature!) So yeah... Porchetta Pizza. Add it to your list. Go as soon as you can. And hit me with your review of this magical Italian masterpiece.

This bonk is Ridonk. An Astronomically Gifted Gastronomia. Winthrop would've called this a city upon a hill - but we're in a valley, in a village. Alta, you are the light of the world. A village set in a valley cannot be hidden. Like winter wonderland for suburban Italians. I walked in just to take a look, and upon entrance my eyes opened so wide that tears begun to flow upwards out of my eyes. Combing my hair backward with flooding water. My brother pinched himself but lost all feeling, and was unable to tell if he were now in a dream. But as we know, he wasn't dreaming, signori. Unexpectedly, but with the ebullience of a young boy I pridefully dropped a fat bill on a variety of goods. Zippo on the regrets, and ya better believe that. Some personality behind the counter adds to the vibe of this pseudo deli turned ristorante. They could've convinced me into buying the whole establishment - had me hook, line and sinker. Yet I didn't leave feeling like a stinker. What do I recommend? Every ting. Da sandwiches is surelllllly da best in a couple town radius. Diameter. Pi. Calculus, yea whatever. Sandy was fat yet functional, sort of like me. Bread options are spectacular. The homemade balsamic. The balsamic dip. Arancini. Dessert. And of course, da pig of da pin, da bell of da ball, da Porchetta. Not to mention, but I guess I am mentioning, you can practically live here. The porchetta king is constantly throwing porchetta samples on the counter. You may get overwhelmed by the samplings. I think they may have been feeding stuff to me hand to mouth. I blacked out. Sfogliatelle samples? Scusi me, where are we in Napoli? Who do you folks think you are? Love it. Love the game. I'm a scrimp a dimp shrimp, since I've yet to get my naughty knuckles or my gooey gums on some of dis pizzzza. That oven brings me back, to the Amalfi. To the coast. Nel blu, dipinto di blu. What did I get myself into... Anyways I think I left with the pistachio cream, a Parma sandwich I may have added a cutlet, this thing was beautiful. I got their balsamic vin dip and slapped it on the bread of da sandy myself. Mamma Mia I need to go back. I got a classic crispy loaf, for I am a man of class. Some gelato found its way somewhere. Call me dramatic and over emphatic but this place is an automatic. Cheers to the new kings of DTS (Down Town Suffern for non locals.) I'll be stopping in here and there to pay my respects, mi amore. Ciao ciao - Mr. Bonotucci.

We used Alta Irpinia again this holiday season to cater our New Year's Eve celebration and everything was absolutely outstanding. The eggplant rollatini was perfection, the antipasto board was both beautiful and delicious, and the clams oreganata were a huge hit with our The quality, presentation, and flavors truly elevated our celebration. Not to mention Angelo and his staff are awesome. Highly recommend Alta Irpinia for catering but do not sleep on their sandwiches, pizza, and all of the amazing items you can find here. It is an overall diamond in the heart of Suffern.

Coarse sea salted pizza crust? Yes please! And when you see a steady stream of short, older, hair dyed Italian grandmothers coming in and out, you just know you've hit pay dirt. This tiny Italian oasis is a gastrointestinal gem. I would have ordered the entire store but with limited seating (one table indoors, a few more on the sidewalk) space and time was limited. Now those meatballs are huge and packed with flavor, a perfect complement to the pizza. I opted for the pepperoni, delicious but those roni cups slightly overwhelmed the delicious cheese and sauce. The counter people, probably the owners were super friendly and answered many questions customers asked. Fair warning, you pay for the premium quality!

The best pizza we have ever had (even the pizza we had in Italy doesn't compare). We got the margarita and Tartufo truffle, and both were equally incredible. Staff is super quick and polite. We definitely will be back and recommend!!!

Wanted to like this place but it didn't happen :-( Called to order pizzas at 7P on a Friday night. Out of pizza :-( (And they only serve pizza from 5-8P) Ordered Chicken Parm hero on semolina roll. Asked if they use sauce on the sandwich and they said yes. Nope, just a scant amount of sauce, not even enough to wet the bread. Bread was over toasted making it tough to eat. Chicken was very dry and tough and very little cheese :-( Ordered a eggplant parm on ciabatta bread. Bread was good. Again, just a scan amount of sauce and a bit more cheese. Eggplant was a bit mushy, not a good fry. Only good item was their cherry filled almond cookie. Disappointing given the good reviews. Not going back for sandwiches, might try their pizza "if" it's still available.

Legit Italian. I wished I lived closer. Porchetta sandwich should be in the pantheon of sandwiches. Their prepared foods are pretty awesome too. Workers are very friendly too which is always appreciated

Quality ingredients. If a leftover cold sandwich was still tasty, and made my wife wanna go back for second round. They are definitely doing something right

Just had a porchetta sandwich and have to say must have been one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Will definitely be back soon!

shaved porchetta sandwich with broccoli rabe and mozz on semolina. AMAZING! Delicious, juicy, crunchy toasted bread, 10 out of 10!!! And the seafood salad is unreal!! A little pricey, but worth it!!!