The Italian Store at Westover

Love the Italian Store! It felt like I was in Italy for 10 minutes ☺️ I enjoyed browsing through the aisles and picking out my meats, cheese, and wine for my charcuterie. The refrigerator also had frozen pastas and specialty drinks which I regret not grabbing! They were having a wine tasting when I was there, and walked away with a delicious dessert wine. 👌 In the back there is make to order food and pizza. There were a lot of people enjoying the cool afternoon outside on the tables and chairs. Enjoying their food and drinks from the Italian Store. Definitely a fun hangout for friends! Happy Eats ✌️

It took my entire lifetime to find this place. My family and I, being from Palermo, are incredibly picky with Italian food. This place is a treasure. It has the ambiance of a New York deli crossed with a petite wine shop you'd find across the water. A great place to take the family for authentic Italian grocery and prepared foods. 10/10 all around except for indoor seating.

I've passed by this place once or twice before and kept telling myself that I'd give it a try one day. Well, that day finally came. After stopping in, I saw that had a deli counter and a space that made pizza. If I'm not wrong you can get the pizza by the slice or larger pie. They also have pre-made deli rolls that you can choose from which range from about $9-14ish. They had pre- made meals as well. I feel like I wasn't finished exploring all of the different foods that I wanted to buy. So, I know that I will be back. What I ordered: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - Soft It wasn't my favorite. I simply can never help myself when I see that on any menu. Next time I'll be trying something else. Anyone have any recommendations?

Had a slice and a Milano sub. They were both decent, but neither was great. Would not be my first choice for either pizza or subs in the area. The place does have a great atmosphere and huge selection of Italian specialty food products.

Stopped by The Italian Store, late in the afternoon, on June 12, 2024 decidedly to pick up one of their many varieties of "Italian" Subs. Even though it was well into mid-day, the 3-4 folks behind the deli counter were all busy creating some delectable looking subs. I placed my order and the server began quickly & efficiently putting my order together, all the while asking me about some "options" for toppings, etc. Every bite of the Sub was absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for the utmost in quality deli meats & cheeses as well as the freshest breads of all types. Excellent service and a wonderful, delightful & fun atmosphere! Bring a friend & check it out. You won't be disappointed!

Fun Italian specialty shop that also serves ready-made sandwiches, custom sandwiches, pizza (whole and by the slice) and has a small amount of seating (my only complaint) if you want to eat there. My pate and Brie sandwich was decadently delicious.

Highly recommend the pizza and PFMTB. Lots of treats and snacks to look through while you wait for your sandwiches to be made (they also have ready-made sandwiches available).

So glad this is here. Great place to treat yourself to and always a first choice for buying gifts for your loved ones. Sure, you're going to pay a premium for some items but it's convenient and immediate. Some things you just can't buy mail order.

Great place for Italian ingredients, wine, pasta, pizza etc. If you want to prepare an Italian meal then you will get great quality ingredients. I wouldn't recommend expresso here if you have high standards of coffee unless you are having it as affogato. They have a wine tasting area inside and also good outside seating to get pizza, coffee, gelato etc.

Super cute store with family owned vibes and a solid selection of Italian groceries and wine- wish I had more time to poke around a little. I heard about the subs here through word of mouth and was super excited to give them a try. Decided to use bringing customers some lunch in as an excuse to stop by and order. What I liked: fresh bread and great portion of meats and cheese. The quality of these sandwiches definitely lived up to the hype. The woman at the cash register was incredibly friendly, offered me a menu realizing it's my first time there, and was generous with oil vinegar and peppers on the side. What I didn't like: I had no idea they premade the sandwiches and think it's a little gross to have them on the counter all day. I was super disappointed when I walked up to order, asked for a Philly with extra onions and a woman who was clearly having a miserable day kept yelling "THEY'RE ALREADY MADE" from the opposite end of the deli as though I was a problem for not knowing this already. The friendly woman up front could see I was confused and informed me you have to call in advance if you want a "custom" sandwich. Apparently, custom isn't just adding or taking away ingredients it's any sandwich they didn't decide to pre make that day and there is no "custom ordering" at the counter. Mind you, I was the only customer in the store. Instead of a Philly with lettuce tomato onions hot peppers oregano and dressing I got a dry Milano they waved lettuce over and threw two sweet peppers on to make sure it doesn't get too soggy sitting there all day - not at all what I was hoping for or expected, I don't know anyone who likes dry toppingless subs besides children, but I could tell the sandwich was made with quality ingredients. I didn't order in advance because nothing warned me I had to and I was hoping for some recommendations when I went in, I always love hearing what the staff likes best. Instead of recommendations, I was met with less than half the options I saw online and a cranky woman with a bad attitude if you're not a regular who knows how they do business already. My plan was to get 8 different sandwiches but ended up with 8 sandwiches and only two varieties because it was all that was available in a large sub.

The other day I noticed someone eating a "Meatball and cheese" so I had to stop by and try it.. Well it was too salty for me.. on a scale of 1-10 - 10 being great I give it a "5" but hey the pizza is amazing The employees are always great and the store is always clean

Love the Italian Store! It felt like I was in Italy for 10 minutes I enjoyed browsing through the aisles and picking out my meats, cheese, and wine for my charcuterie. The refrigerator also had frozen pastas and specialty drinks which I regret not grabbing! They were having a wine tasting when I was there, and walked away with a delicious dessert wine. In the back there is make to order food and pizza. There were a lot of people enjoying the cool afternoon outside on the tables and chairs. Enjoying their food and drinks from the Italian Store. Definitely a fun hangout for friends! Happy Eats

found this little gem/store that sells italian sandwiches, pizzas and goodies. Got great snacks but also ordered two soft roll sandwiches. apparently if you wanted to order a modified sandwich, you need to call ahead --which I didnt know. But if you want the sandwich without any modifications, they pre-prepare them on the same day and you can just grab-and-go. Although it was busy on a weekend, the staff helped me modify my sandwiches even though I didnt call ahead of time. the wait time was about 10-15 minutes and I did some shopping while waiting. Overall sandwiches were delicious, the bread was awesome and I d definitely come back. I forgot to take pictures of the sandwiches but here is a photo of a homemade cannoli from here

The Italian store is a classic spot. They have sandwiches, pizza, pasta, cheese...you could come here and do some shopping and have lunch. The sandwiches are large and come packed with meat. 10.99 for a large sandwich which could feed 2 people. They have pre-made sandwiches or you can order a custom sandwich. My reason for 3 stars vs 4 is the complicated way of ordering at this store. I arrived at 3:30pm, so not a very busy time. The sandwich I wanted had all been taken from the premade basket, so I asked if they could make it for me and they told me I had to order at the counter. They were making a custom sandwich for the woman next to me with no problem. I ordered at the counter and they told me it would be a 30 minute wait for 2 sandwiches...when they made a custom order with no problem for someone else. I found this confusing, especially since they weren't busy and there wasn't a line for custom sandwiches. Seating- they have a covered patio and seats that are in the sun for small and large groups. Parking - there is a lot, maybe it holds 15 cars? You might have trouble getting a spot during busy times.

Saw this place from social media and decided to give it a try! The space itself is beautiful, with plenty of Italian provisions and wines. Very busy on a Friday evening! My friend and I got the muffuletta and pastrami sub, and the food took about 30 minutes to prepare. We had a tiramisu while waiting, and this was by far my favorite thing - so creamy, and not too sweet! I've had the famous muffuletta from New Orleans, and this one was great was well - not nearly as flavorful though. The pastrami sun was alright, but felt a bit dry. Service was friendly despite how busy they were, so I'd love to return to try their pizza!

This store sells Italian goodies such as dry items, wine, cheese, charcuterie items. They have an extensive sandwich and pizza menu. They have premade sandwiches in the front which you can grab and go, if you want any modifications you will have to call ahead. To be honest many of the sandwiches seemed to be the same to me, most of them seemed to have the same ingredients so it was hard to differentiate between any of them. We ordered the Milano and Capri sandwich, which seemed to be the same except the Milano had salami. They have house dressing, sweet peppers, and spicy peppers on the side that you can grab (the house dressing is a red wine vinegar based dressing). I am also not a huge fan of the premade sandwich, I would rather have a fresh, hot sandwich.

I always enjoy going to the Italian store for a lunch or dinner and always have leftovers. One of my fav reliable spots in the arlington area. Love the market as well.

Wonderful Italian Market! On a cold Sunday in early January friends invited me to join them visiting "The Italian Store" (Westover Location) in Arlington,VA. They are longtime customers who rave about the quality/flavorful foods. We arrived @store early afternoon-it was busy. Barista making coffee drinks @coffee bar w/display case full of Tiramisu & pastries. The refrigerated cases full of freshly made pasta dishes: Lasagna, Spaghetti/Meatballs, etc. sauces: Alfredo, Marinara & Tomato/Mozzarella Salad. Dried Pastas & Olive Oils. A deli counter offers fresh meats/cheeses & prepares "made to order" sandwiches. Pizza too-saw folks picking up pizzas like a "carry out." Want to sit-eat-Bar styling seating is available along the front window. Additional seating just outside the store located on small outdoor patio. I purchased lasagna & tomato/mozzarella salad. I ordered a latte@the coffee bar. Scored a seat @the window bar & watched the shoppers go by. The latte smooth/creamy-Delicious! I asked about heating instructions as none are listed on the Refrigerated pastas/meals. The Barista gave me instructions for how to heat the Lasagna@home. Delicious Lasagna fresh tasty ingredients. The Tomato/Mozzarella Salad-fresh tasty garlic/herb flavor. My friends enjoyed purchasing from the deli. Friendly, Knowledgeable Customer Service. A great local store. See Photos!

This Italian Store branch is bigger. It is well stocked. Love their Italian peach drink, Italian ice cream (in champagne glasses), cheese, and many other things. So big inside!

I grabbed a pizza the other day and it was really good. The service was great! I would definitely recommend if you're in the mood for decent pizza in Virginia.

I have to admit this, but my last visit to the Italian Store in Westover was a little less than great. It seems the store is being run by teenagers who don't understand customer service. The busy sub counter seemed too busy to take orders and the pizza counter was staffed by a teen who seemed to be left on their own and was not inclined to even offer to heat the pizza slices in the oven. Hoping the Italian Store can train the younger staff members on good customer service.

Can't go back here anymore. Every time I order online or over the phone the order is wrong. Ordered on the phone this evening and waited over an hour for 2 sandwiches. The service is always awful. Everyone is apathetic and no one wants to help. Very hefty price tag to get a kick in the teeth. Go elsewhere

Anyone who lives in the Arlington area needs to visits The Italian Store at least once. I have been to both locations and have enjoyed it every time I go. The pre-made sub sandwiches are very convenient, but orders are relatively quick also. Pizza and the hot subs are delicious. The staff are polite and very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend going outside the lunch-time rush to avoid the crowd, but the wait is not too bad.

This was one of the places that could satisfy my cravings for a sub. I usually have a good experience here, but my most recent visit was a let down. I expected to walk in and pick up a pre-made large Capri as usual. There were several people waiting near the counter so I assumed it was just a busy Saturday night. It took several workers quite awhile to prepare just the Milano. It took even longer for them to prepare the Capri because one of the workers had to step away for a specialty sub and the other worker was too busy using his cell phone. The Capri has always been my favorite, but this time it was mediocre and lacking flavor. Other than subs, they have a variety of Italian goods inside as well as freshly made pizza. They also have a small dining area inside, but plenty of space in their outdoor patio.

Fabulous sandwich! Worth the money and price. Ordering on a Saturday morning was very chaotic; seems like they changed the process and not using the ticket machine which caused confusion. Person

Great experience from both of their locations. We made a fb post about where to get the best Italian sub near Winchester. The Italian store got quite a few recommendations so we made the long journey and tried both locations and another spot as well. Adriana from the other location made our sub there and Ian from this one made ours. The only instructions were, please make the best one you can with no mayo and do not toast it. They were both so good and so different. Sorry but it was too close to pick the better sub maker. If we lived closer, we would be regulars there. Definitely give them a shot and you will not be disappointed!!

Parking is a little scary but I am totally in love with this store! You can find all the "hard to get Italian" and other items. Their secret?!? They have BERGeRS Cookies!!! I gave the secret away... I love their sandwiches as well. Their staff is always marvelous. The only thing that wasn't my jam was the lobster ravioli. The dough was a little thick and not lobstery (that's a cooking term) enough for me.

Outstanding food, sandwiches, meat, and service. This is a QUALITY family business that knows how to do it right. Highly suggest when coming to this area. You won't regret it! I tried the Milano & it was SO big & the peppers really made it!

Ordered Take-Out and it was incredibly disappointing. I've gone there before in person and the food was amazing but this takeout pizza was different. I paid $8 for 2 cannolis that were the size of my pinky. I bit into them and they were empty in the middle!! Honestly might never come back. I feel ripped off and dissatisfied.

Amazing food! The Milano sub and any pizza is our go to. The lasagna and chicken parm is delicious too.

Upscale Italian grocery store where they also sell both slices of pizza and full pies, subs, coffee, and gelato I came here with my GF and we both got slices of pizza. They were delicious! Only a few barstools for inside seating, but a fair amount of table seating outside

Another place that survives in spite of horrendous service/efficiency. The ordering here can be likened to a trip to your local DMV. The signage is very lacking and it's a mystery as to where you actually place your sandwich order. The staff is checked out and offer very limited assistance outside of a few grunts and clicks. For those wanting to escape this place with a mediocre sandwich as fast as possible....if you have no changes, they have premade sandwiches you can buy without waiting. We learned this AFTER we placed and waited for our order for sandwiches with no changes. The staff member could have alerted us to this fact at the time of ordering, but there is no real effort on their part.

Lots of selections and unique finds for the Italian food lover. I liked that we could grab and go if the order was not specialized. Thanks you.

I needed a box of panna and knew the other location had it but this was on my way home. Sure enough they had it but I had to ask; I couldn't find it right away. I also picked up some porcini mushroom cubes and my favorite oil cured olives. How I got out of there without buying a capri sandwich or a pizza is unknown!! Love this store. I want to come back for a wine tasting.

Learned real quick Friday dinner with nice weather is not a good idea. Service was very gracious and helpful in answering my questions. After 5pm on Friday, they stop taking pizza customizations. Many of the rolls were out as well. Luckily they had some chicken remaining, so I was able to get my chicken parmigiana. A little on the dry side but was still very delicious. A neat atmosphere to hang out, eat some pizza, and drink some wine! There were plenty of outside seating even for how busy they were. Will definitely be back when it's not as chaotic and more food options available. Enjoy!

Ladies, beware! I went to this restaurant at the suggestion of a friend, but was met with many unwanted glances from what appeared to be management. A man who looked to be in his 30s with a bearded face could not keep his eyes off me! Furthermore, I waited for almost an hour and a half for my order and when I received it ,it was completely wrong!

A treat of a store to look around and shop. My biggest complaint is pricing! Some products do not have prices posted. The prices seem to change with the season! The cookies that come in the plastic containers: some do not have the price per pound on them, some do. I find that to be not customer friendly. It is the same with their cheeses. The frozen section of pastas; boxed or bagged have no prices as well. The upside is their sandwiches and pizza are good as well as their fresh cannoil's that they make. The slices of cakes are bought frozen and sliced for sale. Tiny slices for the price. Some of their Italian goodies are way overpriced. Buyer beware.

My boyfriend took me to the Italian Store for the first time the other day, and now I'm hooked! The store was very busy with patrons purchasing deli sandwiches, store items, and gelato. We went for the fresh gelato and weren't disappointed! It tasted homemade and was very refreshing! The store has multiple aisle of authentic pasta, sauces, olive oils, wine, and more. There is a bench along the storefront window where you can enjoy your food, but seating is very limited. Although we weren't there for their homemade hoagies, the pictures were mouthwatering and looked so delicious! The prices for the hoagies were very reasonable as well. Parking is available but limited, so it's best to visit when it would likely be the least busy I look forward to stopping in again and trying a hoagie next time!

I stopped at the Italian Store because they have pizza by the slice and subway sandwiches. I bought a mushroom slice, sausage slice and a white pizza slice. All were pretty good. I grew up in NY so I'm always looking for good pizza, especially if it has a crispy bottom (hard to find in VA). I then ordered a large roast beef sandwich. It took about 25 minutes! I've never seen so many teenagers behind a counter on their phone or barely moving. One person making a sandwich (at the pace of a sloth) took a piece of pepperoni, placed it on the sandwich, grabbed the next one and ate it! One of the girls behind the counter was just standing there on her phone! When they handed me the (LARGE) roast beef sandwich I was shocked. It was the smallest subway sandwich I've ever seen. I should've just gotten the pizza by the slice and left. I definitely won't be back.

Amazing place to stop and get wine, pizza, hoagie, deli cuts, gelato,espresso, Italian groceries or even prepared meals to take home and heat up. I first went there a few years ago and found it to be my go to place and try to get in there once a week. They do so many things and do them right. They seem to employ a lot of students and they have a nice enthusiasm and demeanor to them, always upbeat. Their wine events they frequently have are always a good time to sample a wine and get educated on it. They have another location which has a lot of the same good foods, but is much smaller, this is the one I prefer as the selections are much larger. I wish I could give this place more stars, but 5 on a scale of 1-5 is all they'll allow.

After visiting Italy last year, we were left wanting more of those amazing wines and wholesome foods. A friend recommended I visit the Italian Store. I must say this has become our favorite go to market for delicious imported wine and foods! While the Westover store is larger and offers more variety, our favorite is the Lyons Village location. We're obsessed with The wonderful Oreste and his weekly wine recommendations. He is always so sweet and knowledgeable. The ravioli DIVINO! The pizza... Oh mama mia...Perfetta! I love exploring through the store and trying out new yummy options. Always feel like I'm back in beautiful Italia!

Just went to buy some sliced deli meats and other items. Stood at deli counter and no one offered to help me. Not sure what the problem is. Clerks just stood there like they were stoned.

Amazing store, great wine collection. Went to just check it out and ended up having pastrami sandwich and Paroni beer. Also ended up buying $126 bottle of wines and olive oil for $65 :). Will go back again though it is almost 26 miles away from my home but loved the concept and food. Owners have done great job mixing and brining Italy to small Arlington neighborhood.

Amazing!! Love coming here with my husband! Can never decide if I want a slice of pizza or sandwich so we get both. You will not be disappointed by any of their sandwiches or pizza. There's a mini market full of goodies including wine. A few seating options outside, too! The amazing flavors will have you wanting to come back for some more!

Our favorite pizzas, subs, and real Italian goodies. Never disappoints! Love both locations!

Love it. Their sandwiches are wonderful (Genoa - hard roll - no hot peppers - is my favorite) and their ready to go specialities are well worth taking home for a later meal. Their cannoli are the best and I love their Illy cappuccino. Nothing wrong, either, with their white pizza! The Italian Store is a regular stop on my meal planning.

I had a craving for a classic Italian hoagie so we checked out the Italian Store. It was June 2021. I hoped the Italian Shop would live up to my expectations. Growing up in NJ/Philly area we had plenty of amazing hoagie shops that'll make you loosen your belt in a hurry lol. unfortunately it did not. All of the hoagies were premade and sitting in separate piles on the counter. I already came this far so I took a chance and tried one. I also ordered a slice of pizza as back up. They also had a wide selection of premade frozen foods made in-house. So I grabbed dinner lasagna as a second backup. The hoagie was better than Subway, but that's not so much. Expected a little more meat and veggies. The bread didn't taste as fresh as I had hoped as well. I would say it was good but I expected a lot better given their overall reviews. If and when they make hoagies to order, I would probably give it another try. The pizza was forgettable. I would not order that again. Crust is soggy and limp, yuck. The frozen lasagna, which was the last thing I tried, was good. Of the three items this was the best one. If I didn't feel like cooking it wanted some Italian food very quickly, I'd probably come here and try a few more.

I had been looking around for sub rolls and had a number of recommendations to check out The Italian Store. We stopped in for a bite on the way home from an outing. I looked over the sandwich menu, but saw they were cranking out subs for grab-and-go. I decided to get a large Capri while my wife ordered some pizza. Got a few drinks and ate outside. Sandwich was good and what I was hoping for. I wasn't expecting the pickled peppers, but it was a nice addition. It was full, but not overly loaded that it was difficult to eat. I had a slice of the cheese pizza and it hit the spot. The crust is thin, but the bottom is just crisp enough to hold it's shape. Now the price per slice is a little expensive, so maybe this is an occasional, out of the way treat. We did a little shopping to take some items home. I've been wanting to try the SMT tomatoes so I grabbed a can of that and some tubettini. Hoping it's a better quality than a regular store as it's priced slightly higher, but not so much that I had a doubt. I grabbed an espressoda (espresso and cream soda) on the way out and my wife got a biscoff gelato. Wooo! That espresso packs a punch, even cut with soda. Not what I was expecting, and though it was good, I don't know if I'd get it again. Looking forward to trying some more sandwiches.

Not like the old days. The Westover location is a pain. They want to push premade sandwiches that have been sitting out. Last sandwich I got (Milano) was soggy at the end :(. I wish they were fresh made like the old days. It's so confusing to order a "customized" sandwich aka the ones on the menu! I just want a tuna on a soft roll and not have to wait in a long line in the back to order and then stand around and wait to figure out when my sandwich is ready. It makes me sad. I would go to the original location and call ahead. I can't verify but prices feel higher for less stuffed sandwiches.

Pizza Pepperoni Slice - I know alot of people like a lot of cheese - that's why most pizzerias have an option to add more cheese. I like equal amounts of tomato sauce and cheese. This was like eating a grilled cheese . Pepperoni was generous. Dough was tough. Shared a sub/hoagie with friend. A disapointment. To me the secret to a good sub is super thin (not shaved) freshly sliced deli meats & cheese. Piled high on a sub roll with, shredded onion & lettuce, tomatoes, cherry peppers, oil, wine vinegar and a bit of oregano.

It's a bit expensive ($11 for a large sub) but they use pretty high quality meat here and the bread was good and chewy. I'm one of the very few people who prefer cold subs over hot subs, so this worked out well for me. I got a large "The Roma" and half a sandwich was enough for me (I also don't eat that much). The salami was a bit harder to bite off so you have to be careful to make sure you don't pull off more meat than you'd like. Good amount of meat. Would prefer more veggies, though. Overall, I'd come back here for subs! It was tasty and the ingredients were pretty high quality!

The best sandwich in town, but reports of slippage are discouraging. All I can say based on my experience is that this is the very best on great bread.

Top 5 Pizza in Northern Virginia !! Sandwiches are solid about as good as they can be for pre-made sandwiches. I recommend customizing your own to get the real good stuff. Gelato is best and the only worthy ice cream in the area! Store itself has a great Italian market vibe to it and awesome wine selection. Pre-made dinners are savior if you are in a bind among their many other items. Store can get quite hectic at times during peak hours and service can be a little lack luster at moments, but overall great spot for when you are craving Italian!!

Sandwiches are great! Pizza also looked good but didn't try it. For sure we will come again. Hard to find a place like this !!

Ok. So I actually love this place. But I was in tonight and witnessed a grown a$$ man (employee) yelling at a teenage employee and calling him a dickhead. Not only is that unprofessional in front of customers regardless of your age...but this dude had to be pushing 40 and I'd be surprised if the kid was even out of high school. Completely uncalled for.

My favorite go to place for great cappuccinos, gelato, Italian pastries, cheese, olives, Italian meats, pizza, wines and such. I absolutely love the many choices of olive oils and balsamic vinegar. The atmosphere is inviting, places to sit inside and outside to relax with children...& dogs ... or not...as long as you wish. You will enjoy and want to return. I highly recommend.

Sooooo moving cross county, while fun, is painful and exhausting. Finding a local deli and all purpose Italian market makes feeling home much easier for this non Virginia native! I can now scratch all the following items off my list and get a tasty version of all these things when I'm hungry: Pizza Salumi Coffee Gelato Cold Subs Hot Subs The list goes on... I think there may be more check-ins my future.

If there is a better Italian deli out there don't tell me because this one hits all the targets! If l was locked in this heaven overnight, you would probably find me the next morning covered in red sauce with prosciutto and provolone on my breath with a bottle of champagne emptied still in my hand. I couldn't survive a better store.. Yes it is very painful to me that l gave to drive miles away from home just to get a decent sub. Also as a cook, I find it as painful that to get real ingredients for any dish l may want to cook. Not that l drive out for that, l can use Three Brothers if l have to. However the Subs beckon me every time l cross into Virginia. Gas be dammed! I will have one! A Italian Store sub is best served.. anyway l can get one! Both stores are stuffed with all sorts of goodies so bring your wallets. The service is good and the place smells so good! I need to stop now or l will fill up the tank and go right now!