Best italian food shops in London
We've picked 2 places in this category in London. These are Italian or Italian-style spots that our community goes back to again and again.
How we choose these places: steady recent reviews, Italian-style menus and service that makes people want to come back. Opening hours and menus can change – always double-check their website or socials before you go.
#1View full listingEataly London (Bishopsgate)
Huge Italian food hall & market: groceries, wine, bakeries, restaurants.
Hand-checked
#2View full listingPrezzemolo & Vitale (Notting Hill)
Sicilian grocer — fresh counters, cheeses, charcuterie & pantry staples.
Community favourite
Italian food shops in London
Italian food shopping in London ranges from the enormous Eataly food hall at Bishopsgate to the more intimate Prezzemolo & Vitale on Portobello Road. Eataly is an experience in itself — multiple floors of Italian groceries, restaurants and counters. Prezzemolo & Vitale brings Sicilian-rooted Italian groceries to Notting Hill with beautiful fresh counters and curated pantry shelves.
Practical tips
- Eataly is directly adjacent to Liverpool Street station — perfect for a quick visit.
- Prezzemolo & Vitale is on Portobello Road — Saturday is market day, so the area is vibrant but busy.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy Italian groceries in London?
- Eataly at Bishopsgate is the largest Italian food hall in the UK — groceries, wines, bakery, restaurants all under one roof. Prezzemolo & Vitale on Portobello Road is excellent for Sicilian and broader Italian groceries in a more intimate setting.
- Is Eataly London worth visiting?
- Absolutely. Eataly is a multi-floor Italian food experience next to Liverpool Street station. You can shop for Italian groceries, eat at multiple restaurants and counters, and explore products from across Italy's regions.
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