Agata & Valentina

The Scene – Along with Grace's Marketplace, the Vinegar Factory, and Gourmet Garage, Agata & Valentina helps define the Upper East Side as gourmet grocery central. A relative newcomer to the game, this rustic-chic market focuses on the foods of Italy. – – The Goods – A large deli department features hard-core Italian cold cuts like soppressata and hot or sweet cappicola, while the cheese department sports a huge number of offerings and loads of free samples. The prepared foods section also has a thick Italian accent and is among the more interesting in the city.

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dessert	100.0% positive	“As you wrestle with your willpower, you'll smell freshly baking pastries and look over a dizzying array of sweet choices but the flourless chocolate Gianduja is worthy of a 4 star restaurant and the mixed berry cake is another delectable favorite.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“overall, very good value the vegetables are quite fresh the sliced meats are very good value coffee is vg and moderately priced lines can be long but move fast” “These is sooooo many products in such a small place, The only downside is all this great food there is no wine ot pair it with,”
food quality	90.57000160217285% positive	“Agata & Valentina is my favorite food store in the city!” “overall, very good value the vegetables are quite fresh the sliced meats are very good value coffee is vg and moderately priced lines can be long but move fast” “These is sooooo many products in such a small place, The only downside is all this great food there is no wine ot pair it with,” “If you can look past these things, you are sure to enjoy a quality sunday meal.” “Variety, with lots of special surprises tucked here and there - you just have to explore; Freshness of all products; Delicious home-made soups; Wonderful fresh pastas; Good bakery; Great meat dept; EXCELLENT seafood department; Staff mostly helpful and kn” “Rich people must either enjoy waiting, paying too much or eating bad food if this store is so popular.” “The white bean salad, wheatberry salad and cabbage salads are especially tasty.” “Their produce is consistently fresh and there is a beautiful assortment of cheeses.” “As you wrestle with your willpower, you'll smell freshly baking pastries and look over a dizzying array of sweet choices but the flourless chocolate Gianduja is worthy of a 4 star restaurant and the mixed berry cake is another delectable favorite.” “Immediatly you smell the bread from the bakery, the fresh fruit displays, any kind of cheese you could possibly imagaine, they eben make there own balsamic vinagar and olive oil.” “The fresh produce selections are top notch with great variety and quality.” “Agata's got it all, from the best produce (at far lower prices than the local Food Emporium) to the best meats.” “It's true, some staff is rude, in particular the stock guys and check-out girls - but that can generally be overcome with a smile; Checkout line can be long, but it moves quickly - just pass the time admiring the specialites. OVERALL: Price for quality is” “Agata is a great place to go in the neighborhood for produce (heirloom tomotoes, wild mushrooms and jicama) and superb cheese.” “think their produce, imports, pasta's are fabulous but don't bother to ask a staff member that works there for any help.”
menu variety	87.5% positive	“The produce is the first thing you see when you walk in and it's almost irresistable - beautiful, colorful displays of really unique seasonal finds, plus a great organic selection.” “The fresh produce selections are top notch with great variety and quality.” “Lots of prepared salads in individual containers make for quick selections for a great lunch or easy cold dinner.” “As you wrestle with your willpower, you'll smell freshly baking pastries and look over a dizzying array of sweet choices but the flourless chocolate Gianduja is worthy of a 4 star restaurant and the mixed berry cake is another delectable favorite.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Agata & Valentina is my favorite food store in the city!” “Agata is a great place to go in the neighborhood for produce (heirloom tomotoes, wild mushrooms and jicama) and superb cheese.”
service	76.0699987411499% positive	“Rich people must either enjoy waiting, paying too much or eating bad food if this store is so popular.” “The staff there is great, in particular the butcher and the cheese guys.” “think their produce, imports, pasta's are fabulous but don't bother to ask a staff member that works there for any help.” “Great people, smiling faces?” “There are very few great people in this world, and if you are lucky enough to come across just one, then you are truly blessed.” “In reference to the store though, I think I'll make an extra trip to Murray Hill or another gourmet store for good service.” “Quality is great but the staff are not knowledgeable” “It's true, some staff is rude, in particular the stock guys and check-out girls - but that can generally be overcome with a smile; Checkout line can be long, but it moves quickly - just pass the time admiring the specialites. OVERALL: Price for quality is”
value	66.66999816894531% positive	“overall, very good value the vegetables are quite fresh the sliced meats are very good value coffee is vg and moderately priced lines can be long but move fast” “Agata's got it all, from the best produce (at far lower prices than the local Food Emporium) to the best meats.” “Although pricey, and super-long lines during peak times, they are a good alternative when Citarella is too busy.”
wait time	39.639999866485596% positive	“Lots of prepared salads in individual containers make for quick selections for a great lunch or easy cold dinner.” “It's true, some staff is rude, in particular the stock guys and check-out girls - but that can generally be overcome with a smile; Checkout line can be long, but it moves quickly - just pass the time admiring the specialites. OVERALL: Price for quality is” “Although pricey, and super-long lines during peak times, they are a good alternative when Citarella is too busy.” “overall, very good value the vegetables are quite fresh the sliced meats are very good value coffee is vg and moderately priced lines can be long but move fast”

03/05/12

good but way overpriced

by ajackson1999

good deli, good meat department but the prices are much too high, even for ny.

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06/09/11

Fresh Meat

by FryeGurl

I don't come here that often, but that's not because I don't want to. You definitely get what you pay for and a visit to the meat department here is worth every penny. They actually have butchers and they know what they're talking about. I love the fresh pasta too.

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09/26/10

Questionable Cleanliness

by NYCFoodie88

I have shopped there a few times and I like the fresh pastas. I walked by late a few nights ago and peered into the windows. I noticed mouse traps on the floors. The next morning, I saw some questionable droppings around the store. Raisins, I think not. I actually took the time to look into the open kitchen. Everyone in there is sweaty and I won't be surprised if sweat drops into the cooking. I bolted and I don't think I will be shopping there anymore.

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09/24/09

New York WITHOUT Attitude?!

by shoog

MIXY checked me out. I didn't get that barking command to empty my own basket--unlike one major grocer whose name I will mention because they're so NOTORIOUSLY RUDE, Food Emporium, avoid the 3rd Ave (they are the worst)--but rather MIXY chirpily emptied my items scanning quickly, and carefully handled fruit and delicate items, placing them gently aside to load on top of the hard items. I couldn't believe it. I realized I have become so accustomed to rudeness and have low expectations generally, that I would find her handling of groceries amazingly thoughtful. I must sound ridiculous, but it's so refreshing to go to a grocery store and NOBODY HAS NO ATTITUDE PROBLEM. That's saying a lot for NYC. The management is excellent. Hats off to them!

Pros: Best Service in a grocery
Cons: NONE

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03/03/09

Great Gourmet Goodies

by hungrycouple

We live a block away so this store is a constant temptation. It's expensive and crowded and the staff is poorly trained but there's a lot to choose from. On the down side, we can't seem to find a bread we like there, the hot prepared food can be so-so and the deli counter moves at the speed of grass growth. But the cold prepared food choices are better and with interesting seasonal choices. The fresh produce selections are top notch with great variety and quality. Looking for a specialty herb or unusual vegetable? You'll find it here. The cheese counter looks well stocked and dangerously delicious. Lots of prepared salads in individual containers make for quick selections for a great lunch or easy cold dinner. The white bean salad, wheatberry salad and cabbage salads are especially tasty. The line to pay is long but there are many registers and they move fast. Your trip to that register though, will take you past the dessert department with its many individually packed choices. As you wrestle with your willpower, you'll smell freshly baking pastries and look over a dizzying array of sweet choices but the flourless chocolate Gianduja is worthy of a 4 star restaurant and the mixed berry cake is another delectable favorite.

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03/05/12

good but way overpriced

by ajackson1999

06/09/11

Fresh Meat

by FryeGurl

09/26/10

Questionable Cleanliness

by NYCFoodie88

09/24/09

New York WITHOUT Attitude?!

by shoog

03/03/09

Great Gourmet Goodies

by hungrycouple

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