Giacomo's Italian Market

Stopped by for lunch today, first time in.
You can feel the authenticity as soon as you walk in.
Not only are you greeted with excitement from the friendly staff, but you can smell the amazing Italian aromas from the hanging meats, cheeses, fresh sandwiches, plates and sides.
After you peruse the market, you can tell there are a plethora of hard to find imported items you cannot get anywhere else nearby. The fresh mozzarella displayed looks amazing! It was a quick lunch so we didn’t pick it up to try, but that’s on our list next time we’re in.
We shared 2 sandwiches and were hoping to eat it right then and there, but there was no seating inside or out.
I know it’s a market and many people don’t mind, but for me personally, I like to have any type of sandwich, whether hot or cold, completely fresh as soon as it’s made.
We live 20 minutes away so the true freshness may have been muted by the time we got to enjoy the tasty sandwiches. We shared a #4 Bruscino and a #15 Chicken Parm.
The Bruscino was fantastic! It had fresh hot sopressata, hot capacolla, provolone, LTO, cherry peppers and the best house oil and vinegar.
The Italian bread was fresh with that little crunch you want on the outside and a soft center.
Meats and cheese were truly fresh and authentic.
Oil and vinegar were outstanding.
I could have used more of it.
It did get soaked into the bread a bit, but that was only due to the 20min drive home before we could eat it.
Fresh, this would have been a knockout sandwich.
The chicken parm was great as well, chicken tender and moist.
A little more cheese would have been great to give it that gooey texture as you take a bite.
The sauce was great, but again some it was soaked into the bread due to the wait. I think next time we will eat our sandwiches in the car or find a place nearby to sit so we can enjoy them as fresh as possible.
Just a couple tables somewhere inside or out would really benefit anyone who wants a completely fresh sandwich as soon as it’s made.
Regardless, the quality of ingredients and the beautifully displayed meats, cheeses, sides and appetizers are out of this world.
You can buy sauces, pastas, premade dinners, the list goes on and on.
If you want truly fresh and authentic Italian, whether to eat right away or cook yourself at home, you don’t want to miss out on this place.

Owner response

This was our second year coming here for our meat fillings for my wife's Italian Easter pies since we moved to the area.
Meats are cut perfectly as she requests.
This year we opted for the hot soppasata (sp?) and they were the best ever.
Will definately keep coming back.

Owner response

I absolutely love Giacomo's.
I have been a fan since their location was on Gate City Blvd near Hilltop.
Their subs and paninis are always amazing.
Their housemade sausage is fantastic.
Everyone there is super friendly and helpful.
Check them out!

Owner response