Bill G.
Yelp
Trinacria's a Baltimore institution for three generations (since 1908) of the Fava family is a walk back in time. It is a destination for old world charm and great prices on wines, deli and all the pasta you could ever imagine.
Located on Paca Street blocked for the infamous Lexington Market (presently undergoing a revitalization) Trinacria's takes you back to a time when life seemed to be simpler and everyone knew you from the neighborhood. What amazes me is the number of people who travel here from far and wide to source some of the best Italian food and experience an old fashion shopping experience.
Where do I start? From the door of course. Walking in you notice the rustic wood floors where countless patrons have strode. You smell the fresh baked breads and notice the wooden bins of loose pasta (buy by the pound). You eye up the shelves of Italian cookies, oils, vinegars, spices and a sundry of canned goods and other macaronis. You notice the deli with a huge list of domestic and imported meats and cheeses and a cold case full of fresh mozzarella and ropes of Italian sausages. The prices are amazing when compared to the big box stores and everything is cut fresh and wrapped by hand in deli paper. If your hungry, try one of their fresh made sandwiches: Italian cold cut, shrimp salad, and my favorite, the Italian tuna on focaccia. My mouth is watering!
Look down and around you will see one of the most understated gems of Trinacria's, their wine selection that starts at $3.99 a bottle! I have on many occasions found hidden wine gems for $6.99 or $9.99 that are valued at up to $25 a bottle in my wine app!
The last stop is the frozen section which is great to pickup complete frozen meals like lasagna, chicken Marsala, raviolis, manicotti and even frozen dough balls that make the best pizzas at home.
This is the real deal, old school institution with great products and even greater people. It truly is one of those places that I call "home.".