Giacomo's Italian Market

Absolutely fantastic! Recommendations told us to stop here on our way back to Virginia from Charlotte. Grew up in Connecticut so I know my way around a good Italian Deli. Everything we purchased was amazing. The cannoli was the perfect ending to our lunch. My husband got the Italian stallion, and I got the chicken parmesan sub. Both took us right back to our favorite New York deli. We took sausage and their homemade sauce home to cook for the family. If you're in the mood for authentic Italian deli items, give these guys a try.

Update for this establishment, dont bother visiting this establishment. The employees are very rude and unhelpful! I came in to buy an expensive bottle of wine for my Mothers birthday because she is from Italy. Everyone in this establishment had already placed their order, so I went to the counter to pay for the bottle of wine. The heavy set guy with glasses behind the counter said there's a line here and I said that they were all waiting for their ordered food. This is utterly disgraceful!!! If people are just buying an item they shouldn't have to wait behind people who are waiting for their food.

Absolutely Fantastic! Staff, Service, Selection. And the food… ‘Fagetaboutit’! Best ever… not just a standout in NC but this would be a favorite spot back home too. Execution meets expectation every time we go. Nick and the guys always remember your name and treat you like family. 10 outa 10 recommend.

Authentic, meats, pasta and cheese from Italy as well as traditional cakes and sauces. Small but cozy

Best Italian market in the Triad. Stop by for authentic Italian food. Small but lots of variety inside. They also sell deli sandwiches. Free parking, did not notice a restroom. Friendly staff, upbeat vibe and chatter.

There’s not enough stars to give Giacomo’s. Prepare to be wowed by their fresh ingredients, tasty items, and warm and friendly atmosphere. They definitely have created a neighborhood warm feeling and they recognize you and treat you like family. The subs are amazing! I purchased one, kept everything as is and it was amazing. The bread was soft and tender, meat was perfectly seasoned and fresh, and everything was just right. So glad to find a great sandwich shop and I will definitely be coming back.

We've been dozens of times over the last couple of years and I can safely say, we've never been disappointed. They offer an extensive variety of subs, pastas and other various Italian groceries and foods. Friendly staff and great customer service makes this place a must-visit for anyone wanting to try Italian goodies from the mother land.

My experience started with friendly, knowledgeable staff asking if we needed assistance. Upon learning that we were first timers to this establishment, one of the gentleman prepared a sampling tray in house made deli meats. He shared what each of them was and his opinion of each. The sampling was wonderful. As we continued to ask questions we were treated with a sampling of fried seasoned and breaded ricotta balls. Wow. We left with a couple meats, and eggplant dish, some of the ricotta balls, and homemade vodka sauce. This is the best Italian shop I've been to in Greensboro, to date.

Love Giacomos. They have a sub called the Italian stallion and I love it the most, but honestly all the sandwiches are amazing. They also have the best cannolis and a great soda selection. On this visit we were asked if we were in a rush. We said not at all. The server let us try 4 kinds of meat. It was all so so delicious! We learned more about where they are from and the spice of each. The ambiance is a true Italian market and the service can't be beat!

There's not enough stars to give Giacomo's. Prepare to be wowed by their fresh ingredients, tasty items, and warm and friendly atmosphere. They definitely have created a neighborhood warm feeling and they recognize you and treat you like family. The subs are amazing! I purchased one, kept everything as is and it was amazing. The bread was soft and tender, meat was perfectly seasoned and fresh, and everything was just right. So glad to find a great sandwich shop and I will definitely be coming back.

If you live in the Piedmont Triad and haven't been to Giacomo's, you need to drop what you're doing and get there. The sandwiches are all fantastic as I keep working my way through their menu. I love all Italian cold cuts, and they really pack them in to a relatively small sub roll. But don't worry about the small roll, there's enough meat to put you down for a nap. The highlight of some sandwiches are their marinated zucchini and eggplant. It's not a traditional topping for most of us, but once you try it you'll be hooked. Who needs lettuce and tomato when marinated zucchini and roasted red peppers are an option? There's a lot to choose from on their menu and in the deli case, so be prepared for sensory overload... especially on the tastebuds.

The sandwiches are huge loaded with meat!! The service is good. The place is very small and you don't really get to eat there.

Pro-tip: Treat this place like Vegas. Only bring the amount of money you are ready to lose! So many quality choices, options, and even ready to heat and eat meals! Fresh everything! Seriously, the top Italian spot in the state. True authentic flavors, meats, sauces, anything and everything. If you haven't been, then you haven't tried one of the triads BIGGEST gem. Wait... NC's BIGGEST gem!

I went into order a few sandwiches to go and I was told I couldn't be in the shop with my service animal. I explained several times that the dog is a service animal, but he insisted on talking about how his air conditioning can blow Hair into the food. My dog is hypoallergenic And performs a service for me. I will be reporting the establishment to the ADA. We try to always go to establishments that are family owned but they don't educate themselves about refusing service to folks with disabilities.

Never a bad sandwich here. Yummy pasta sauces. Hot and cold subs equally delicious. Great Italian dressing on the cold subs.

Giacomo's Italian Market is exactly what you would expect from the amazing freshly sliced meats, homemade pastas, pantry items and delicious subs. I was so excited when I found this market several years ago and I have been going regularly ever since. They have everything you would want from a deli. When you walk in you are always greeted by the friendly staff that always feels like you are at home. You can look around at all of the well stocked shelves while you are waiting for your sub or sliced meats to be ready. They often have different specials and varieties of delicious food you can try. My favorite thing to get is a definite staple which is their Italian Stallion Sub. I can't recommend them enough.

Giacomo's hasn't had any indoor seating in years, lines can run out the door, and prices have increased with inflation, but they continue to offer the best Italian sandwiches (hot or cold) in Greensboro. Don't sleep on the deli case, however. From duck prosciutto (on a BOGO special during my last few visits) to fresh mozzarella, you're bound to see something you like. The Giacomo's crew is hard-working and helpful even when swamped with orders. Quite simply, Giacomo's remains a gem.

I love this place. The staff is kind and helpful. They make many of the items homemade. Today we got giant twice baked potatoes and they are so tasty. Subs are great, chicken cutlets and pasta are an easy dinner item. One can't go wrong with this Italian market. Clean and lots of Italian items around to make it feel authentic. Highly recommended!

We were on our way to Liberty, NC and looking to grab some lunch on our way. My wife had heard a lot of positive things about Giacomo's and today was the day we decided to stop in. It was a bit out of our way but we decided it was worth it since we aren't often in Greensboro for lunch. We arrived about 11am, parking was easy as it is located in a small strip mall. Wow, we were impressed from the moment we walked inside! It was not too busy but there was someone in front of us and soon afterwards, someone behind us. We told the gentleman behind the counter this was our first time. Both customers must have been regulars because they immediately began telling us about their favorite items and talked about how yummy everything at Giacomo's is. The market is full of refrigerated, shelf stable and frozen items. The young men behind the counter were absolutely incredible in telling us about the store. We learned that not only do they produce and prepare the majority of the items, they also have a production facility nearby in Elon (San Giuseppe Salami Co.) where they make the products. They took the time to walk us through a variety of their items and even provided us samples of the mozzarella and a flaky yet moist lemon cookie (we wish we knew what they were called), both were absolutely delicious! We both decided to order sandwiches for lunch. My wife chose the Rosselli, a chicken, spinach and melted fresh mozzarella cheese while I chose the meatball and sausage combo at the recommendation of one of the employees. We also ordered one arancini to share. I also ordered one of their stromboli like items for lunch this week, I cannot remember the name but one of the employees described it as stromboli like and it is full of meat and cheese, I am excited to try it at work this week. Prices are those of a higher end deli but the products feel worthy of the price. We proceeded to take advantage of the small table outside and ate our sandwiches and arancini. Everything was delicious and each and every bite was enjoyed. This totally satisfies my inner Italian and reminds me of my heritage. Absolutely a hidden gem that we are excited to come back too. I've already thought about my wife picking up some sausages when she is working in Greensboro to bring home to grill. Highly recommend to others!

Staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, giving us information from how they make their foods from start to end. We had the Sammie and it was the best sandier ever put in our mouth. The Marinated mushrooms are a regular favorite and brought home fresh sausages to cook up from dinner. Never do they disappoint!

Giacomo's knows how to make a great sandwich. After walking in, I was greeted and helped by a friendly staff. Their Italian Stallion and Sammy subs are amazing. I'm split between which one I liked more, but I think the Sammy did it for me! The combination between the roast beef, pastrami and melted Swiss was too good. Balanced and TASTY. With plenty of parks nearby, their sandwiches make for great picnic treats. Worth a visit!

one third market, one third deli, one third sandwich shop. wholly italian. i've come here a million & one times. i'll continue to hit it as much as i can whenever i'm in greensboro long enough. i just can't get enough of the sandwiches and cannolis -- my favorite sandwich is the cold veggie one that has eggplant, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella. their cannolis are so popular that they run out of them constantly, so make sure you get there early enough! not only can you get delicious subs here, they also hand-slice deli meat for you here. they have a wide selection of salamis, hams, prosciuttos, etc. and they're all good. i've used them in the past to make multitudes of charcuterie boards. it's take-out only, so you can't dine in due to the place being wayyy too small for tables. but everyone inside is super nice, tbh i think they're almost all related so it's definitely a family business. make sure to grab a gabagool hat on your way out!

I have always heard good things about this place. I live nearby but have never been. Today, i made it a mission to go and get a sub there for lunch. As soon as I walked in, it was like a taste of Italy. The market has meats and cheeses everywhere, even hanging from the ceiling! There are so many delicious snacks from Italy, wine, and even Italian pastas to sell. They have a freezer section filled with homemade pastas. The staff was so helpful and friendly! Especially nick. He recommended his creation for a sandwich, and i told him I wasn't a fan of eggplant, so we went with his second choice, the Sammy. It has corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, mustard, onions, tomato, and lettuce. While I waited, Nick brought me a piece of eggplant to try. He told me theirs was prepared differently. I tried it, and it was soooo good. The balsamic vinegar really made it pop! I will be going with his sandwich next time. The Sammy itself was HUGE and so good! Absolutely packed with meat, and the mustard added extra zing! I cannot rave about this place enough. It is a great lunch spots and I will likely buy meats and cheeses from them, too! They have earned a new regular customer! The hype is well deserved here. Check them out!!!

This place is EVERYTHING! You walk in and you feel like you're in Italy. The meats hanging from the ceiling, the imported Italian goods, the loud employees and the fresh food in display is chefs kiss. I haven't tried too many things here (which I plan on doing eventually) but what I have tried has been 10/10. The sandwiches are incredible, probably the best in Greensboro. The pasta salad HITS! Everything tastes fresh. Even when the line is out the door they never take too long, they know how to get people in and out fast! Highly recommend to everyone looking for some really good food.

Great, fun, Italian deli! Definitely recommend looking up their menu online before going because it can be overwhelming. The market is amazing for browsing Italian imports and also in house made pastas, sauces, and salads. We especially enjoyed discovering the marinated eggplant. It's a market and deli- no seating so be prepared to order and take it with you.

I am so late to this place! I have been missing out on high quality imported meats and cheeses. I got a meatball sub with chips and was absolutely blown away with how delicious it was. I have started going here once a week just about because I can't get enough of their homemade meatballs. Highly recommend!!

Found this place via a Facebook recommendation and so very happy that we tried it!! I ordered the Nicolette, my husband ordered the meatball sub and we also got pasta salad and tomato & mozzarella salad. Let's start with the Nicolette. It was the best Italian style sub I've ever had. The bread was PERFECT, not too thick and just the right crunch. They put so much meat on the sandwich it was almost hard to eat (but I managed just fine). Absolutely delicious. The meatball sub. OMG YES. The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was so good. By the time I got to the salads I was too full. BUT, I tried them both. The pasta salad had good flavor, but was a bit dry for me. Hubs liked it- he ate it all. I only tried the mozzarella in the other salad because they make it in house. It was sooooo good. To be honest, I didn't have room for my sides to save room for dessert. We got cannolis and brought tiramisu. The cannolis were really good, but they told us to wait until tomorrow to eat the tiramisu (so it'd be "ready"). There is no indoor seating. We sat at one of the two tables outside next to a really nice couple that came to eat and brought a large to go order list. Two of the staff members came out to talk to the lady about her order and they were incredibly friendly. All this to say, yes, I HIGHLY recommend. :)

I can't say enough about the quality, quantity, variety and taste of all the items I have tried here over the years. Service is always great, even when the lines are long. Long lines cause me a problem because I keep changing my mind or buying more than I went for. The great display of the products they have and the aroma of the food makes it enjoyable to be in the store.

Amazing find! My spouse and I were looking for a quick bite. My spouse got the ham and cheese sub. It was anything but simple! I got the sausage and cheese sub. The sauce was fantastic and the sausage was in house made Italian sausage. Amazing I ate the whole thing. I never do that.

FINALLY MADE IT! I've been eyeing everyone's pictures from Giacomo's for what seems like forever. I grabbed it to bring home for dinner last night and I'm so glad I did. I have so many regrets on things I didn't get while I was there so I will have to go back. My fav part is they do not skimp on the meat!

Love this little market! They have wine and prepared foods available to purchase. I think most people come here for the delicious sandwiches. The bread they use in the subs is heavenly. I do wish they had more onions and lettuce on the sandwiches. I typically get the Italian stallion or the Frankie.

If anyone knows anything about me, they know I LOVE a good Italian sub sandwich. I have driven by Giacomo's, contemplated going in but I did and I will definitely be back. The customer service there is warm and friendly. This deli has a bodega feel and offers fresh pasta, plenty of antipasto and Italian staples. I opted for some pasta salad and the Nicoletta sub. My diet doesn't stand a chance. Say goodbye to all of my hard work because that pasta salad was the perfect blend of pasta, seasoning, cheese, meat and olive oil but was not oily!! And the sub, I got it as it came and I had to pull over to finish eating it. I want to try that meatball sub next so Giacomo's will be seeing me very soon!

Just a quick update to my last post and raising my review to 5 stars. The owner responded to my prior review and stated that a few tables and chairs have been placed outside so patrons can eat their sandwiches fresh right then and there. Thank you! Looking forward to going back very soon!

I've been wanting to come here for a long time. I was on a roundabout in the area and stopped for lunch. I've read so much about the subs I had to try one. Wow, it didn't disappoint. It was maybe the best sub I ever had. Now I want to go back and try the others. The guys behind the counter were very helpful and nice. I had to pick up some olives and frozen ravioli for later. Got a nice pepperoni too. This is what I envision when I think of a real Italian deli.

got a few things at giacomo's: 2 subs (nicoletta and sausage & parmesan) the nicoletta was good i enjoyed it but my partner said that their sausage sub was a bit mealy but overall we both liked the bread. we also got the seafood salad which was good but it was also kinda expensive at $23.95/lb and the price was not posted anywhere. we also ended up picking up a bag of the frozen cheese ravioli ($11.95/lbs) and a pasta fagioli ($7.95/lbs) which were good i give the ravioli an 8/10 and the pasta fagioli a 7/10. my partner also got two things from the deli counter the dry aged capicola ($18.95/lbs) and the peppered chicken ($13.95/lbs) and they were pretty good. the food overall was good but i think it would be a little better if they had their prices posted near their items at the deli counter. the service was great they were very friendly and helpful. overall a 7/10

Hey Mr. Giacomo! Good to visit with you today. As usual the food was awesome and the service was exemplary. Added a few more pics. Enjoyed the visit!

OMG! What took me so long to visit this place? I absolutely LOVE anything fresh home made. This place has frozen pasta sauce, fresh frozen pastas, fresh frozen pizza dough! They make their own sausages, pepperoni, salamis~ If your into pasta, have to try their frozen pasta, if you love sausages, omg it's amazing! Please do yourself a favor and swing by unless you're on a diet, then maybe it's best to avoid this place.

Love this quaint market! Great service that was quick and kind. Prices were typical and worth it for supporting local. The #5 sandwich was amazing and I will definitely be going back for more.

Authentic Italian food in North Carolina...finally. Great food and atmosphere. The workers and owners really know what they are doing! Food is always fresh and reliable!

Loved the sausage parm sandwich. Bought a ton of stuff there including homemade fresh mozzarella. I'm from New York and never expected to find such a great place in NC.

Truly, the best Italian deli anywhere in the Triad and possibly anywhere in North Carolina. The owner comes from Long Island and brings the most authentic Italian deli experience you could possibly have in our state and the food is absolutely delicious. They make just about all if not all of their meats homemade in there meat factory Near Elon college.

Authentic & delicious quality meats, cheeses, sauces and pasta. However if you're in a rush or need to get back to work during lunch time I would highly recommend pre-planning or calling ahead. They get busy quick and the line can be out the door.

I always see people raving about this place so I finally stopped in to see what the hype was about! It is a small store but packed with lots of goods! They had a ton of meats and fresh pastas for purchase. We decided to get lunch here so I ordered the nicolleta sub. You can tell everything was fresh from the bread to the meats. The sub was packed with flavor! The pasta salad was pretty good as well. It was seasoned nicely and the meat in it brought more flavor. The employees were super nice and our order came out very quickly. They don't have an area to eat since it's a store as well but we just took ours home. I can't wait to come back and try some of their hot subs! They had so many options it was hard to choose!

We finally were able to give Giacomo's a try this past weekend for lunch and boy oh boy, it did not disappoint. I got the Catalina sub and an order of the pasta salad. The Catalina sub is loaded with fresh salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, oregano, and vinegar. When I say this is one of the best sandwiches I have ever had I mean it. The bread was phenomenal...fresh baked so a perfect crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. The meats were packed with flavor and the perfect amount of each, as one didn't overpower the other. Paired with the fresh pasta salad, this made for one of the best lunches I've had in a long time. We will most definitely be back for more soon!

Old world vibe reminiscent of Boston's North End. We had a wonderful eggplant parm sub and a tasty mix of olives...

Popped in and grabbed a sandwich and was stunned. The menu was a bit intimidating being crazy authentic. I wasn't sure what type of meats are were what but staff was super helpful. Fresh, flavor explosion. So so good. Cannolis filled fresh. Gorgeous.

This is our go to spot for the most delicious Italian sandwiches and ingredients! You will find a very authentic neighborhood Italian market here including a full blown butcher shop. Everything is homemade including all of their meats which you can find being used at most of the local restaurants here. Once you have grabbed all your groceries don't forget to order one of their sandwiches, the menu is somewhat hidden behind the counter but don't forget to check it out! Pro tip: grab some sliced mortadella to snack on later!

Great food and friendly people. A fresh change of pace to the same old same old Greensboro fare. Don't hesitate to visit Giacomo's!

This place is incredible. The range of offerings between deli, take home, grocery, etc is incredible. The staff is very helpful, the deli service is amazingly fast and the sandwiches are the best in the Triad. Seriously. There's really no comparison to Giacomo's that I've found. Considering the quality and authenticity, the prices are wonderful. Do yourself a favor and stop by Giacomo's. Get an Italian Stallion. You won't regret it.

This is such a special place in Greensboro. As a 20 Year resident it's my go to for any Italian food. Their sandwiches are simple yet delicious and all of their sides are authentic + affordable! My favorite sandwich is the Catalina and their marinated mushrooms are chefs kiss!

If you are looking for authentic Italian food THIS is the place you need to go to! I'm from Long Island and have been in Winston for 6 years and I'm not sure what took me so long to get over to this place, but it did not disappoint! The atmosphere reminds me of all of the Italian butcher shops on Long Island and the quality of the food was just as good. We got the Italian stallion hero, a side of pasta salad and a cannoli. The hero was the perfect size to split for lunch, the pasta salad was good but almost had too much of one of the seasonings...I couldn't pin point which one but it was a little overwhelming. The cannoli was delicious, the cream was lighter than the kind I get at home but still so good. We will definitely be back and I am also thinking of having them cater something for us in the future!

Absolutely one of the best places to go for authentic Italian food and products. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The sandwich's are a must!

My go to spot for Italian food supplies! I have been doing a lot of cooking at home lately and one of my favorite dishes to make is bolognese. They have a great selection of Italian tomato's, cheeses and pasta. The ingredients make a huge difference! They also have some of the rarer items such as Calabrese peppers, and high quality olive oil. And like the rest, they make a difference! They also have a deli, with a huge selection of items. I recently tried the roasted egg plant sandwich, absolutely delicious! Only a few places do it right when it comes to egg plants, this is one of them!

Never again! So disappointed with this place. Not only are they overpriced, but the sub wasn't even worth it. The eggplant was so acidic and chewy that I couldn't even bite through it. I'm from NY and have been to many Italian (delicious) markets. This place is not it!

Since we were in town we had to check out Giacomo's since we've heard so much about it. Walking in the door, it transported me back to the Italian markets that I grew up with in NY's Little Italy. You could smell the garlic and pungent cheeses in the air. There's a small butcher section in the back with homemade sausages (They have rope sausage!!!), meatballs and other cuts of meat. We ordered some cold cuts and cheese to bring home as well as some of those meatballs and rope sausage. We wanted to buy some Irish bangers since it was close to St Patrick's Day but the gentleman behind the counter told us that he couldn't sell them to us...He had brought some home to try the night before & they weren't good. He then pulled all those packages out of the meat case. We truly truly appreciate the honesty and ethics because a lot of other places wouldn't be as forthright about the quality. The food...I wished we were hungry enough to get the subs because they looked amazing. The cold cuts (ham & sopressata) we got were excellent...better than the usual Boars Head stuff we get at local supermarkets. I cooked the meatballs in a homemade marinara & they too were excellent! I'm very particular about my meatballs & these definitely aced the test. This deli is a gem!! Giacomo's will be a pilgrimage for us when we want to indulge in some real Italian goodies!!! It's absolutely worth the trip for us from Raleigh!!

Great deli and catering! I've been to Giacomo's a handful of times and have always been impressed by their fresh Italian offerings. My favorite thing to get is their fresh mozzarella. It is absolutely stunning. They also have a variety of Italian cheeses, salami, and olives. I grew up in the north in a community with a lot of Italian immigrants and this is the best place I've found in NC for genuine Italian food. I had them cater a large order for me and they nailed it. Some of the stuff things I ordered were antipasto platters, manicotti, eggplant parm, salad, and Italian bread. Their catering services are very straightforward, where they just provide you with the food and you handle most of the logistics. They did, however, deliver for us since our event was a wedding and picking up was difficult. The pricing was extremely reasonable as well. All the guests absolutely loved the food and we got so many compliments. It was so delicious and I even took the risk of eating red sauce eggplant parm in my white dress because it was just they good (no sauce mishaps- but there was a close call). They also did a great job of estimating how much food we needed. Overall, this place is certainly worth checking out if you're a fan of authentic Italian!

What a sweet little hidden gem in Greensboro. I have not been to Italy but if this doesn't make you want to go I don't know what will. I stopped in today to grab some meats for my charcuterie board and I can't wait to dig into them. While standing in the line I had to add olives to my order because they just looked so good. I will tell you there is an order to the line though. They are so busy in that tiny spot you might feel like it's right out of a Seinfeld episode, except they don't yell at you. They are actually super kind and incredibly patient. Give them a try if you are in the area. I will be back to try some of their sandwiches soon. They smelled amazing.