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 ARTHUR AVENUE AND BEYOND - THE BRONX
 
Addeo’sBakery. 2372 Hughes Av @ 186th; Bronx; 2352 Arthur Av; 27/18/22/I; Italian Bakery; Insanely good; Cheap; Breads; Family Run;

 
Biancardi MeatsButcher. 2350 Arthur Av @ 187th; Bronx; 27/23/25/M; Family owned butcher; Beef is best; Tons of cuts. Value pricing and family-run service; Worth the trip to the Bronx.

 
Borgatti’s RavioliItalian. 632 E 187th @ Belmont; Bronx; 29/19/25/I: #1 rated fresh pasta & filled pasta. Mouthwatering Ravioli- cheese, meat, combos. Jewel; Best ever in genre; Service? Forgetaboutit.

 
Calabria Pork Store: Butcher. 2338 Arthur Av @ 187th; Bronx; 28/21/24/M; Endless selection of sausages and salamis; Fresh mozz & various Italian goods. Swine heaven.

 
Calandra Cheese Co. Cheese. 2314 Arthur Av @ 186th; Bronx; 26/18/22/M; For 50+ years this store has brought to the hood top notch authentic Italian cheeses; Mozz, Ricotta and others; Incredible values & specials.

 
Casa Della MozzarellaCheese. 604 187th @ Arthur; Bronx; 29/21/25/M; Italy in NYC; Cheese haven; Pasta; Welcome to  Perfection. Simply the best fresh Mozzarella in the country; Also, amazing sliced meats & large selection.

 
Cosenza’s Fish Market: Seafood. 2354 Arthur Av @ 186th; Bronx; 27/21/23/M; Clams and Oysters are ingenious; Italian pasta favorites; Tons of fresh fish, salmon, scallops; Family run.

 
Delillo Pastry ShopBakery. 606 E 187th @ Arthur; Bronx; 26/22/24/I; Little Italy in Bronx; Freshest Italian Pastry; Bargains; Italian Ice; Desserts. Stop in for a dessert.

 
Madonia BakeryBakery. 2348 Arthur Av @ 187th; Bronx; 28/20/23/I; Italian Bakery; Fantastic Bread; Loaves; One of best in state. Ultra authentic Italian ingredients for a taste of Italy; Prosciutto loaves.

 
Mount Carmel WinesWine / Beer. 612 E 187th @ Arthur; 26/20/24/M; Sophisticated for area; Italian Wines; Huge selection; Liquor.
 
Peters Meat Market: Butcher. 2344 Arthur Av @ 187th; 28/22/22/M; All things meat; Salamis; Cold Cuts; Beef, lamb, rare animals; Game; Just a dream butcher – inside the Retail Market.  

 
Randazzo’s Seafood: Seafood. 2327 Arthur Av @ 187th; 28/21/24/M; Seafood so fresh it will swim to you; An area institution; Raw bar outside; Friendly Italian service. If it once swam it is here.

 

Teitel Brothers: Specialty – Italian.  2372 Arthur Av @ 186th; Bronx; 26/18/21/I; Imported foods from Italy; Fabulous cheeses, Olive Oils; Sausages; Friendly staff; Solid all round.

 

Terranova Bakery: Bakery. 691 E 187th @ Beaumont; Bronx; 26/15/20/I; Here is a standout for amazing breads, especially focaccia. Homemade pastas; Authentic Italian.

 

Vincent’s Meat Market: Butcher. 2374 Arthur Ave @ 186-7th; Bronx; 27/21/23/M; Beef, lamb, sausages, veal, and game; Imported pastas & cheese as well; Classic Bronx.