Buona Fortuna Mercado Italiano
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An Italian grocery in La Fortuna stocked with the hard-to-find: buffalo and smoked cheeses, Emmental, tins of good olive oil, wine, cookware, and fresh-baked bread. The ready-to-heat meals — lasagna, tortellini — are a repeated lifesaver, and cheese lovers talk about hitting the jackpot. David and Joe, the owners, get named for being genuinely warm, knowledgeable, and excited to walk you to something new.
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50 metros norte de Coopelesca, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
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Great quality, good prices and always a pleasure to visit! Faves: Buffalo cheese, cans of EVOO, and delicious premade lasagna!
Wow this is the best Italian store around! David and Joe are super nice and friendly. They carry some authentic Italian groceries and things you normally don’t find in La fortuna. I am a regular customer and glad they opened a great store in town!
What an incredible find! This new Italian store is a total treasure—hands down one of the best additions to the area. From the moment I walked in, I was blown away—not just by the incredible selection of authentic Italian products, but by how genuinely warm and welcoming the owners are. These guys go above and beyond—over the top friendly and just plain cool. They’ve curated something really special here. Whether it’s smoked cheeses, Emmental, or gourmet Italian staples, everything feels handpicked with love. As a serious cheese lover, I felt like I hit the jackpot. It's the kind of place you dream of when you've lived in big cities and miss access to high-quality, hard-to-find foods. One of the biggest wins for me? Their amazing selection of ready-to-enjoy meals. As someone constantly juggling a busy schedule, having fresh, comforting, delicious meals I can heat and serve in minutes is a lifesaver. This store isn’t just for stocking your pantry—it’s also perfect for grabbing a unique gift or discovering your new favorite ingredient. The owners are passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share what they love. Their energy is contagious, and they’ll gladly introduce you to something new you didn’t even know you needed. Trust me, this place isn’t a one-time visit. It’s a place you’ll want to come back to—again and again.
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