The Market By Buon Appetito

After checking in at the Residence Inn we looked for a quick stop for groceries. The Market was our first stop. We met the owners, and enjoyed picking the freshest looking items which the store had many of! We had such a pleasant shop, and have filled our fridge with the best snack lunch foods for our brief stay here. Thank you!

I’m so glad I finally stopped into The Market by Buon Appetite! I’ve lived in San Diego for years and can’t believe I waited this long. The produce is incredibly fresh — it actually looks and tastes real, not the overly packaged stuff you see at most grocery stores. They also have an amazing selection of cheeses, fresh pastas, sauces, and quality meats, all at great prices. You can really tell everything is chosen with care. The Market has officially become my go-to San Diego market for weekly grocery shopping and for anyone who values fresh, local ingredients. Highly recommend stopping by — you’ll be so glad you did!

They sell the best coffee beans... Very nice people working and TRUE euro vibe. If you know you know!! 😁🤑😘

Best pressed panini in little Italy. All the fresh pasta prices are really great. Conveniently little market for basics and lunch :)

this place would be cute if the staff wasn’t so nasty and didn’t act like doing their job was an inconvenience. if they are having a conversation with someone they will ignore you to continue talking while you’re on line, no one says anything like hello or how are you, they point to the tap to pay. i come in here weekly and no more LOL not a fan of being miserable to people paying $20 for bag of chips at your overpriced gentrified market

GREAT little market/deli in Little Italy, lots of noodles, wine, all sorts of sauces, produce, great tasting and good looking italian cookies and other pretty sweets and treats, great place for dinner fixings, a romantic picnic, gifts! Saturday is the farmers market and lots of great restaurants are nearby!!!!

Love the store here! They got everything you need: beer, wine, cheese, fruits and stuff. Definitely will check out this place again before leaving San Diego!

I love the concept- an italian bodega in little Italy?! It’s like heaven to me! That said, I was in an elated mood until I paid for my juice (quite good btw). The cashier was pretty rude for no apparent reason, hence dropping my five starts down to two.

I love this market in Little Italy! They have many of my favorite items from Abruzzo, Italy (best area for top notch ingredients that I used to carry back from Italy, and now without flying). Service is always helpful and friendly, from answering questions to finding things. The second half of the store even contains a deli & coffee shop. Finally tried their Latte and it's perfect. But best of all, if you don't feel like cooking, they offer fresh lasagna & eggplant parmigiana in the fridge to reheat at home -and they're delicious! Store is clean and well organized. It's difficult to leave without an armful of goodies!!

Quite possibly the best olive oil and balsamic vinegar selection I have seen; prepare yourself for high quality products that speak for themselves. Some prices may seem a little steep, but every now and again... It's worth it. Only down sides were that the fresh produce was not very fresh during my visit and the lack of any and all parking meant that the establishment caters more to local residents. I would visit again, but only for special items.

Ran across this place while wondering around little Italy. They have a wide selection of different products. I picked up some Italian coffee and vinegars. It's a really cute place, I highly recommend checking it out.

6/4/24 - located in Little Italy, on the corner. There are two entrances and two cashiers. They have a small deli and cheese deli as well. They have a little bit of everything, except baked desserts which I was looking for. I bought a large rosemary and olive oil bread there for about $6. It was fresh and large. Great price for the size of it. As soon as I ate it I forgot I didn't like rosemary bread. LOL. I would go here again and try some other items next time I'm there. A total of 4 stars out of 5.

I love this little market and they have everything from celery to smoked albacore tuna carpaccio. I like the veggies that you can take home and cook. They have everything Italian, it's so much fun! They also have my favorite risotto!!

ITALIAN INGREDIENTS!!! Making my very own homemade Squid Ink pasta - from scratch and needed the main ingredient. I was tipped off by another Italian market that this place might have Squid Ink/Cuttlefish Ink. Indeed they do! I scored a very small jar for $18.99 (so expensive) but that small jar goes a long way. They have all the typical items you see at the other markets on the block but this one sells Squid Ink! FYI, once open needs to be refrigerated for a few weeks before going bad. However, you CAN freeze it to preserve it longer. And only scoop out what you need when needed. I've been making my own fresh pasta noodles for 4+ years and cannot go back to store bought. It just had to be as fresh as possible. I been wanting to make my own homemade Squid Ink noodles and wanted to do the right research and secure the quality ingredients for such the occasion. Why buy it, why not make my own! Because of this place... I was able to make one of the best meals I've made with my own two hands. MY HOMEMADE: "Fresh Squid Ink Fettuccini with steamed King Crab meat in a garlic butter sauce garnished with fresh oregano leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice" - Squid Ink (HERE!!!) - King Crab (Costco) - Flour (Ralphs) - Fresh Farm eggs (farmers market) - Garlic (farmers market) - Lemon (farmers market) - fresh oregano leaves (farmers market) - butter (Trader Joes)

Italian and American food items for sale. Few gluten free options. Friendly service from amazing Mexico that understands Italian!!! The ambiance is typical upscale mini mart.

The Market by Buon Appetito is located off the corner of India st and Cedar in Little Italy, San Diego providing locals with farm fresh items and everyday grocery shopping needs plus more!! This store offers a fine range of pastas, marinara sauces, and Italian goodies that you can pick up in your own backyard at your convenience if living in the Little Italy neighborhood. I find myself coming here weekly for everyday essentials that I need for dinner or any items that were missed on my weekly grocery store visit. They have a small produce section along with some specialty meats such as a rack of lamb chops, prosciutto and sliced cheese. They have a large selection of fine wines and olive oil and also some local craft beers. They have a nice variety of breads such as French bread and brioche buns. The store also offers a deli where you can create your own sub sandwich as well. I enjoy coming here to support local businesses but most of all the wide variety of quality items that are offered here and the convenience of the location to pick up my everyday items. Customer service is second to none and I never once had a bad expierence while shopping here. Come on out and try some authentic Italian favorites while picking out a bottle of imported Italian wine. This store won't dissapoint!

Part Italian grocery, part deli, and plenty to check out. I was on the hunt for some fresh pasta to use for a recipe I was going to make and good ol' Yelp led me here. They have a really nice selection of imported pasta, as well as some bags of fresh noodles in the refrigerated section at the rear of the store. I opted for their freshly made cavatelli and it was fantastic! There's also an adjoining space that has a deli and a surprising section of gluten free items, but I stuck to the imported oils, balsamics, and antipasto items for the meal I was prepping for. They even carried plant-based feta. I was hoping to pick up a nice bottle of wine to accompany the dinner items I was purchasing, but found their wine section unfortunately disorganized and poorly labeled. I asked the cashier if she could help me find a bottle of montepulciano and she had never heard of it. Hopefully management sees this and trains their staff in Italian wine pronto. Wine aside, I'd still recommend giving this shop a look because they have a lot of interesting imported items.

They continue to excel at customer service, and a good selection of Italian specialties. I regularly shop here for my olive oil, balsamic vinegar,and some other general basic items. Leydi, one of the staff members here is MOST accommodating. During lockdown when my wife and I were in self-imposed isolation, she volunteered to deliver our groceries to us, as we live in the neighborhood!!! We will continue to support his business, and always look forward to our experience here.

This was my first visit here it's nice. When you walk in you see vegetables & fruits and fresh bread walking around there's coffee & espresso of Italy A cheese counter..inside more there's big room with fresh meats sausages, steaks, fish, and package salami from Italy olives and much more here..sweets & cookies Very beautiful pastas and from all over the world different kind a food products. I pick up some Pesto of Italy $4.99 Orange marmalade $4.99 And some fresh Arrúgala $2.50 Every color you can imagine..and they were friendly too I be by again soon

An excellent selection of barrel aged vinegars and cured meats. They are one of few grocers in the area that offer smoked cured meats and it is worth adding to your appetizer list when having company.

The best place to get deli meat, cheese, New York steaks, wine and sandwiches as well as everyday items!

I live in little Italy and frequent this market. Today, I went with my Type One Diabetic alert dog. Upon entering the woman up front said no dogs allowed. I politely showed her his ADA ID demonstrating he is a service animal. In the image attached, you can see service animals are allowed. Rightfully so because the law states service animals are allowed in any business. The woman up front so rudely fought me and wouldn't let me in. I asked if they would let in my grandfather who's blind and they still said no. Absolutely absurd and ILLEGAL!!!!! I will proceed to tell everyone I can in this neighborhood how awful this business is. IN RESPONSE: That is incorrect and your employee is mistaken. First and foremost, you don't get to discriminate against disabled people. If I was blind, you wouldn't let me have my seeing eye dog in the store that I would need to physically walk around?? The employee refused to hold my dog and tried to tell another employee who was offering to help that he couldn't either. And that is when, I called her a b&%tch. I'll absolutely admit to calling someone who is BREAKING THE LAW by not letting me enter the business a b&%tch. Because regardless of covid, people with disabilities need to get groceries. Period.

This market was pretty empty when I arrived around 10am.They were making salads and wraps to put in the chilled glass cabinets. I ordered a BLTA with avocado and the lady making it walks into the produce section and grabs a tomato and an avocado from the veggie bins so you know it's freshly made. Don't be in a hurry because this takes 15 minutes for her to make it. It was a bit dry for my taste but it was delicious. They had 5 different bagel flavors and I went with the jalapeño cheddar bagel. I will come back again for this sandwich but next time I will ask for Mayo or maybe some cream cheese. While I was waiting they brought out some wraps for their inventory chilled cabinets. One was a chicken Caesar and the other was called a black and blue. I asked for the black and blue and loved it. It was chopped filet mignon, tomatoes, blue cheese, onions and arugula. It was pretty heavy and so convenient to grab and go. I loved the black and blue string bold flavors but it has a tad too much arugula for me. I ate it for lunch and was super full. I will be back again for sure. I will try the Caesar wrap next. This is inside an Italian specialty market on the right hand side of the building. Lots of pastas, breads, steaks, ice creams, cookies, veggies, etc to shop for in this combined market. No parking spaces available out front as usual in Little Italy.

I really like the prosciutto here. Unlike most places that usually carry prosciutto di Parma, this place has prosciutto from San Danielle which is more subtle and sweet in flavor compared to di Parma which is a lot more salty. The way they cut the prosciutto in to very thin slices and layer them in sheet is also a nice plus. They also carry truffle butter and pistachio butter which are both super delicious!! Highly recommend this place!

I CAME HERE FOR THE MILKA CHOCOLATE! I'm glad they still have it cause these chocolates are hard to find!

I have gone to a number of Italian deli's in the past but this probably for the size was the best one. It had an excellent selection of various items, really a one stop shop when it comes to any Italian food you are preparing and the prices looked very reasonable. If I lived in the area I definitely would be a frequent customer but we had stopped in while on a cruise visiting San Diego. If you are a local make sure and stop in and take advantage of it, if you are a visitor...do the same. I will be back the next time I am down this way.

Surprised by this little gem in the middle of the city! I just needed a few groceries and they had it all. Milk, bread, eggs, fresh veggies and sandwich meat. They also had a nice selection of wine, pasta and sauces.

A small Italian specialty food store located in little Italy... Very clean and organized. It's tiny, about the size of a small convenient store, and has a very cozy, local market feel. They are able to fit a huge amount of merchandise in such little space (dried pasta, canned tomatoes, candies, honey beverages), some of it I imagine you'd be able to find in mainstream grocery store chains nowadays... They also have a small refrigerator area with fresh produce and meats.... Since the hubby and I were just picking in, we just picked up some Kinder chocolates located across from the register... Yumm!! I wouldn't go out of my way just to come here, but definitely a cute little shop to check out if exploring Little Italy...

A charming Italian specialty market nestled in the heart of Little Italy! For its petite size, this shop carries an impressive, well-curated range of Italian and healthy products: fresh vegetables including giant heirloom tomatoes, a small but solid section of fresh meats like filet mignon, rack of lamb, and NY strip steak, pastas, Italian olive oils, cured meats, deli meats, wine, chocolates, and even Kombucha on tap. I'd imagine that it's a hostess' dream come true for a charcuterie/cheese/wine evening or a great place to pick up a few items for the week. Out of the 10+ olive oil brands available, I got a bottle of San Giuliano EVOO. Looking forward to cooking with it.

Awesome little market with a great assortment of wine, cheese, pasta, meat, veggies, etc. We ended up with olive oil, sun dried tomato stuffed olives, cookies, cheese and some calabrese.

If you make a purchase here, please check the receipt before you leave the market. I was there on Sunday, June 5, 2022, and bought two bags of bruchettini and three packages of pasta. The cashier asked for $27 plus change, but my receipt now shows $46.67, including a charge for "True Sommeierv Bottle Opener" at $11.99 plus tax, which I did not buy. I am disputing the charges, but I am suspecting that the cashier thought I was a tourist and defrauded me. I will not return to this market again. Very shady in a touristy area of Little Italy.

Do not underestimate this tiny little shop!!! The space is limited but every square inch is used to the max. The quality of stuff that they have is very good. From the things I have tried here I can tell that the people managing the place have amazing taste. You get one of a kind items like balsamic pearls, goes amazing with pita chips and cheese. They have all the essentials you need to host friends at home, top shelf Italian wine, cheese, chips snacks ... the works!!!

Convenient little store when you just need a few items and can walk to it. Nice selection in deli department. Fresh produce

Just because it is small, it does not mean it is good. In fact, this little place is awesome. Located in the heart of Little Italy, this place carries a variety of Italian products even for it small size. I was impressed the quality and variety of balsamic vinegars and olive oils they carried. They had some nice organic dried pasta, some great cheeses, and dried Italian soups. They also carry an array of Italian chocolates and candies. In the front of the store, the carry fresh produce. I picked up a container of Italian cookies that I can dunk in my coffee later. The cookies cost $6.99. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WCqmD8YKNXP-cmF2aVhnJg?select=-ELTzewOZ4CB60vReCwVgw) The prices are higher than local supermarkets, but they carry specialized products. Also, on needs to consider their location and size of the store. The employees were nice, and the girl at the cashier was very friendly and helpful. I like cookies.........

I bought Squid ink linguini and Sugo al tortufo at this market and Reyna, who was very nice and very friendly helped me pick both items and made this delicious dish at home adding squid. Every time I want to cook Italian food at home, I come here and buy what I need. THANK YOU.

I love having this market close by and within walking distance of our house. They carry a lot of authentic Italian food, and it's perfect if you want to grab some last minute items for dinner. They recently expanded the market to the space next door, and added a deli, produce, and more specialty items. Sometimes I like going to the market to just look around and see what they have. My only complaint is that it is pricey... it's hard to leave without spending at least $50.

Very cute little market. I give only 3 stars because of being so overpriced in items like olive oils and vinegars (more expensive than Ralphs, and these days you can find the same brands). But for the cute factor, those boxes with fruits and veggies at the door and the recreation of a little European store of any given neighborhood deserves more. It is a very petite store, but they carry numerous brands and the best pasta. You can also get specialty chocolates and now also they carry Chuao chocolate (one of my favorites!). Every time that I am in Little Italy I end up buying the cookies con Amore brand (I think they are local and awesome) as they are not easy to find elsewhere (sometimes at Barons). But not a place to do my normal grocery shopping.

I just spent $1.99 on an avocado. You can't make this stuff up. I love to support my community, but c'mon.

A small Italian market located in Little Italy. They carry a small selection of meat, cheese, produce, pasta, vino and all kinds of little Italian goodies. They even have Milka chocolate bars there. Score!

Cute market in San Diego's little Italy. My wife and I checked it out and ended up getting supplies for a beach picnic. We really liked the fresh mozzarella balls (they have small, medium and full size pieces of it) and spicy mortadella. The small balls we had were fresh and packed in water. Perfect for putting on a cracker with meat. They had gluten free crackers (score) and Italian chocolates with love notes in them. We also bought a bottle of olives with garlic in them. Good but not the best olives I've ever eaten. The woman working the counter was friendly and told us that a few restaurants and cafes are also owned by the same owner as the market. Ciao for now Yelpers!

I just kinda strolled through here today and picked up a kombucha to go. I'm an out of towner and if I wasn't leaving today I would have picked up some nice Italian delicatessens. Everything looked fresh and they had a good setup for Covid 19. Good job

Jesus and Reyna were absolutely great, most kind and genuine folks I've ever met. Thank you for the recommendation on the butter horns they were A M A Z I NG !

Cute little market in Little Italy. Pretty small store but has a ton of things that you probably won't be able to find at a lot of stores in San Diego. Got these S cookies for $8.99. Not bad for the quality and freshly made cookies! Lady was pretty quiet at the front but super nice. If you're only going to this store though, good luck finding parking. It's always packed.

Been going here for 10 years. They have Italian items not available from other stores in SD. Highly recommended, especialy after their recent expansion and enhanced wine list. Bravo!

I LOVE this place! From organic produce and products, bread and wine to kombucha on tap and freshly made sauces from the restaurant next door. And they always get me with the Italian chocolates they keep next to the register (in the silver wrapping with blue writing.) They're absolutely delicious! The staff is ALWAYS very friendly and very helpful. Anytime I have inquired about something I can't find they are happy to check in the back for me, and if they are out of stock they will let me know when they think they will receive more inventory. I can't say enough good things about this tiny market! It is exactly what you would hope for in a market in Little Italy. It can be a bit on the pricey side but other than that they're amazing. Definitely go check them out!

Reyna was amazing at explaining what Kombucha is and how DELICIOUS it is!!!! We got the Jasmine and the Guava Mango flavor. So excited to have tried kombucha for the first time

I love this little Italian Market here in Little Italy. It's small, but they have a uniquely satisfying selection of produce, dairy, meats, dry goods, snacks, soft drinks, wine, cheese, candies, deserts, cooking spices, herbs, etc, and the best part is they're made fresh daily lasagna!! it's packaged in single serving plastic ..containers.. $10/serving.. and it's absolutely delicious!! The best is the chicken lasagna ,until now I'd never had.

This is a great little neighborhood market - reminds me of Europe. It's small but is jam packed with artisan products: cheeses, cured meats & sausage, smoked salmon, fresh olives, salads, Bread & Cie bread, etc. They also sell fresh fish, PEI mussels, clams and various fresh meats. And they have a good selection of everyday produce including salad greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, lemons, limes etc. Good wine selection as well, plus, everyone that I've dealt with in this market is friendly and willing to help. I just walk a few blocks to The Market instead of schlepping to Whole Foods or TJs. Works for me.

I have been here a few times now. Every time I have ever come in it has been wonderful. This time as well. It is another reason I would love to live in this wonderful neighborhood. It is a lovely little shop in the middle of it all. Always clean and inviting. They have fantastic meats and fish that look so fresh. Wonderful salads that are really good with dark leafs and fresh toppings.You can find a lot of the items that are direct from Italy. That is another thing I love about it.Lots of organic and local veg and fruit as well. It seems to be family run. If I lived here this would be my go to hood shop. I love it. They even have a program that if you buy $500.00 worth of items you get a $25.00 gift card. So that is an added bonus as well. I have to clarify, it is not a one time purchase of $500.00 it is over time, like a year. Much like Sephora ,or Fresh and Easy, Nordstroms, and other reward programs.

oh wow! What a cute little market in Little Italy. I want one near my home! While we were waiting for a table at Buon Appetito restaurant http://www.yelp.com/biz/buon-appetito-san-diego#hrid:2T707to5UmP01nOrnWzAsw, we popped in here to browse and see what they had in stock. I didn't get far into the store before I had several items in hand. Between the large selection of olive oil, lady fingers, assorted italian cookies, I was in hog heaven. I picked up all the items I could use to make dessert for a small dinner party I'm having with friends this weekend so mission complete. Even better when it wasn't even planned. I wish I could've picked up some of their fresh ingredients but I knew it wouldn't survive our night out on the town. This is going to be a market I'm going to hit it more often when i'm in the area.

It shouldn't be surprising that the good folks who brought Little Italy such fine dining establishments as Buon Appetito and Sogno DiVino, would make good use of a neighboring commercial space, but I would never have guessed that they'd add a market. That being said, I'm glad they did. My wife and I enjoy living in Little Italy very much, and it's the most "walkable" neighborhood we've ever been a part of, but until these good folks opened shop, we had to leave the neighborhood to buy anything that couldn't reasonable be found at 7-11. Dog food? Yep. Produce? Yep. Bubble bath for my daughter? You bet. Great addition to an amazing hood.

Pizza here is amazing! And salads are always fresh and great tasting too. Great little market for anything you need in the way home as well.

Very expensive and the employees lack customer service skills. I live nearby and shop there for a few basic items three to four times a week. I am never greeted upon entering nor asked if I need help. Forget about hearing a "thank you" or "have a nice day" after paying for your overpriced items. The staff shouldn't be working in a retail environment if they don't have basic customer service skills or have an attitude with patrons of their business. Also, their back cooler/fridge doesn't work so the meats, cheeses and perishable items are actually warm to the touch. I wouldn't eat anything from that case. I shop there out of convenience but once one of the nearby grocery stores under construction opens I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Best in the neighborhood. Small but has everything you need especially fresh vegetables which we get every few days. Always in stock. Great fresh bread daily.

This place is so charming - there's rainbow striped pastas, squid ink pastas, olive oil in large tin cans (so vintage looking!), some fresh produce, Euro candies, and various other Italian/American groceries. I don't know why I keep doing this - I didn't buy anything the last time I was here. I didn't buy anything this time either...OK NEXT TIME, I'm bringing extra monies, haha... The other market that's down the street from here (the one connected to the popular pizzeria) feels more "authentic" if you will, but this place feels cleaner and the prices are the same. Regardless, I like both markets and this one is certainly worth a visit :)

Wow, i cannot believe i have missed this place on all my visits to Little Italy. It is a great little store, filled with anything you could want for a great Italian Dinner. Fruit , vegatables, cheese, bread. You name it it is here.THe meat is very fresh! Fresh and fabulous ingredients all around. Lots of fun little Italian items all around as well. It is a very small store, but, also very clean and they carry all you could want or need. I will be back!

This is a truly great little market and prices are very reasonable. I love buying their prosciutto or choosing from their large selection of cheese. It is great because I can walk there if I forget anything at the store, they have meat, produce, bread, chips, sweets...all kinds of stuff. They have an awesome olive selection and they even have great doggy food and bones for my neska-bear. The cashier is always very friendly and I appreciate the quality and convenience of the market.