Agata & Valentina
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 452-0690
- Cross Street:
- 79th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 77th St.
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 8am-8:30pm
Editorial Review for Agata & Valentina – by Ian Zaretsky
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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User Reviews for Agata & Valentina
08/21/2007 Posted by pk0992
I don't frequent at Agata & Valentina and now I remember why. I think their produce, imports, pasta's are fabulous but don't bother to ask a staff member that works there for any help. I was there this past weekend and I asked for calamari and lasagna and the person behind the counter didn't know what that was! I'm surprised that a store such as Agata & Valentina would hire people who don't know what they are selling. It got worse when I asked for a side of mariana sauce and the person next to her had to tell it what it was! The person next in line had the same problem. Very disappointing for their lack of knowledge for a speciality store on the UES! Their restaurant across the street is a totally different story. I can't believe it's the same owner!!! In reference to the store though, I think I'll make an extra trip to Murray Hill or another gourmet store for good service.
Pros: Gourmet and fresh selections
Cons: The staff don't know their products and how to help their customers
03/22/2007 Posted by sarangutan
Agata & Valentina is my favorite food store in the city! 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. I have always been really impressed with their meat and fish - it's really fresh and it makes me look good when I cook for family & friends. Their specialty items and imports like olive oils, honeys, and preserves are beautifully packaged and always a discovery - I am serious when I say that I've actually done Christmans shopping at Agata for family members out of town. The only down side to the place is that it's designed like a Sicilian marketplace with LOTS of stuff packed in, so it can get congested at the busy times, but luckily the line for the registers moves pretty quickly.
Pros: Amazing products, reasonable prices for high quality, feels like a real Italian market
Cons: Occasionally congested
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