Reviews of Épicerie Alimentari Sud show a mix of strong positives and some drawbacks, with praise for delicious paninis and a broad Italian product selection that includes sauces, cheese, pasta, cookies, and snacks and for friendly service that makes it feel like a hidden gem on the South Shore. Some visitors note standout items such as the prosciutto sandwich and a vegetarian option, as well as good bread, while others report that pizza sauce runs out regularly and that burrata can be forgotten in orders. Hours posted online sometimes lead to disappointment when doors close earlier than expected, adding to a sense that consistency and reliability can be uneven. Overall, the impression is of tasty offerings and a well curated lineup, with room for improvement in stock availability and service consistency.
I got the Margherita salad with Italian sausage, the salad itself was good & the sausage tasted good but the texture of the sausage was dry & really hard to chew like they microwaved the sausages. My partners sandwich was yummy but they forgot about it so it took a really long time. Doesn't seem well organized but the sandwich was really good. I wouldn't recommend the Italian sausage.
"Nous cherchions un endroit pour déguster un bon sandwich, & nous avons trouvé la perle rare ! Cet établissement propose également des produits de fine cuisine italienne. Jack, ou plutôt Giacomo, nous a accueillis avec chaleur, mettant en avant ses origines italiennes. C'était tout simplement parfait !"
So happy to have found a spot on the south shore doing Italian style panini sandwiches right. Had the prosciutto/fig/brie & it was excellent. Cool cat named Jack served me.
We went there for gelato, not only it cost a fortune for a pre melted gelato. My husband had to drink his cup before I had the time to receive mine. Very little portion for a high price. The person serving us was not very kind, I asked for napkin since the husband had to drink his gelato & I was giving one little piece with attitude ... I was shocked ! I wish I had good comments to write :-/ I don't understand the hype of this place.
How unfortunate that the "panini" are made with very thin flat bread that does not hold the ingredients while eating Chicken sandwich contained about 6 pieces of tasty chicken. The salad was OK because of the mayonnaise since the taste of either tomato or basil pesto was not there. On a brighter note, there is a big variety of Italian food goods for purchase
