Join The Wandering Bostonian as he steps inside Mazzaro’s Italian Market in St. Pete, Florida — a true slice of Little Italy right in St. Petersburg! This bustling, award-winning specialty market (named one of the best in the country) feels like a full-blown Italian resort packed with fresh handmade pasta, 450 specialty cheeses, hanging prosciutto, giant mortadella and provolone, truffles from Alba, fresh-baked breads, and an epic deli.
In this complete food tour and tasting, we:
Watch fresh mozzarella stretched by hand every morning
Scoop house-made ricotta for lasagna
Explore the cheese cave and wine room
Chat with the team about the market’s incredible growth story (from tiny coffee roaster to St. Pete institution)
Meet Executive Chef Josh straight from Boston’s North End, who brings authentic Italian family recipes to Florida
Devour massive Italian subs, cheesesteaks, and more while soaking up the high-energy “shockpank” Saturday morning vibe
Whether you’re a local looking for the best Italian market in Florida, planning a Tampa Bay trip, or just love gourmet Italian food, Mazzaro’s is a must-visit hidden gem that delivers fresh, authentic, and reasonably priced Italian goodness.
📍 Mazzaro’s Italian Market
2909 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Website: mazzarosmarket.com
Timestamps:
00:00 – Walking into the chaos at Mazzaro’s
00:34 – Full market tour & first impressions
01:56 – Interview with Robert: growth story, murals & fresh bread
09:45 – Meeting Executive Chef Josh from Boston’s North End
14:07 – Cheese cave with 450 cheeses + truffles from Alba
16:48 – Fresh ricotta & 12-layer lasagna prep
18:58 – Hand-stretched fresh mozzarella demo & tasting
23:16 – Deli sandwiches, Italian sub, cheesesteak & lunch time!
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