This is an amazing Italian specialty grocery store and deli. So much selection from fresh pasta to fresh meats and cheeses and pasta sauces. I bought the meat balls and took them home and found out they are amazing!! So delicious and the best meatball I have ever had,wow! It is an amazing store and the atmosphere is so Inviting and I could spend hours browsing. There is a deli with sandwiches and you can enjoy it on the patio outside or upstairs there is a seating area. Lots of help if you need to find anything or choosing the seasoning or ingredients. Free parking out front. read more

Ambiance and Decor Bosa Foods is a vibrant and bustling Italian specialty store with an inviting deli counter and well-stocked aisles of high-quality products. The atmosphere reflects its reputation as a go-to spot for authentic Italian ingredients, and the staff maintain an efficient workflow despite the crowds, especially during busy times like holiday weekends. Service Quality The ordering process for the Meat and Cheese Antipasto Platter was smooth and professional, though slightly more involved than standard takeout. Calling the deli to place your order and then prepaying via a follow-up phone call ensures accuracy and convenience. On the pick up day, go to the side of the deli counter and get the attention of a deli employee. He/She will get your order in the back, letting you skip the main deli line. Staff were efficient and helpful throughout, making the experience seamless. Menu Variety The antipasto platter was thoughtfully curated, featuring a range of premium meats, cheeses, and accompaniments. The inclusion of mortadella, Genoa salami, and prosciutto alongside cheddar and provolone cheeses showcased a balance of classic Italian flavors. Additions like roasted red peppers, artichokes, and olives complemented the platter beautifully, creating a well-rounded offering for a group gathering. Food Presentation The platter was professionally assembled and ready to serve straight out of the box, which was a major convenience. The arrangement was appealing, with neatly layered meats, cheeses, and colorful accompaniments that added visual interest. It was an impressive centerpiece for any table. Food Taste and Quality Every component of the platter was fresh and flavorful, with the meats and cheeses maintaining their integrity and texture. The salty, savory notes of the prosciutto and Genoa salami paired perfectly with the creamy provolone and sharp cheddar. The roasted red peppers and artichokes added a burst of tangy richness, while the olives provided a briny kick that rounded out the platter. The quality of ingredients was evident in every bite. Portion Sizes The platter for 10 people was generous, providing plenty of food to go around and even leaving a bit for leftovers. It's an excellent choice for entertaining, offering both quantity and quality without requiring additional preparation. Price and Value At $59 plus tax, the platter is a great value for the convenience and quality it provides. While you could assemble these items yourself for a comparable cost, the time and effort saved make this platter well worth the price, especially for holiday gatherings or special occasions. Overall Experience and Recommendation Bosa Foods' Meat and Cheese Antipasto Platter is a standout option for entertaining. From the fresh, high-quality ingredients to the thoughtful presentation and efficient service, it's a reliable choice for anyone looking to impress guests without the hassle of assembly. Whether for Thanksgiving, a casual get-together, or any other event, this platter is a no-brainer. read more

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This is my favorite place for Italian grocery items. Parking is available, both on site and on the street. You can find all kinds of Italian products, from olive oil to pasta to cheese. There is also a small section for kitchen ware and cookbooks. They have sample stations too, not sure if it's everyday or only on Saturday. They are closed on Sunday. I come here mostly for the antipasti items. Huge variety of olives. I like the salad and the food where you can bring home and heat up and pretend you made the chicken parmigiana when serving to guests. Haha. I also like the sausages with different fillings and flavors. Chicken and fig. Turkey and cranberry. Hot sausage. Chipotle chicken sausage. The cheeses are great too. There is a small deli or cafe section where you can get sandwiches, desserts and coffee. It's Italian coffee so you know it's always good espresso here. The coffee is still quite affordable at $3+ here. You will also hear Italian being spoken between staff and customers. Quite delightful to hear that. To know this is a legit Italian homely grocery store. There are tables outside where you can have your sandwich and coffee. Quite packed during lunch hours. There is another outlet near commercial drive but I prefer this one. P.S. You can get bomba rice here to make paella. read more

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This is where I get my Italian products, they have pretty much everything here, olives, olive oil, pasta etc. They also have a deli and meat department. Service could be a bit more friendly and the parking can be a pain sometimes.......... read more

good selection of italian groceries. big selection of olives, salads, antipasti, and deli meats. Fair number of raw meats/marinated meats as well. I came to grab lunch. Got a muffaletta panino and beef arancini ball. pretty staple items. Loved these as a quick lunch when I traveled Italy. Pricing was ok. Sandwiches are pre-made and they heat it up for you, hovers around $8. The panino had really tough chewy bread, and way too salty. No sauce really to speak of, just a lot of olives which only added to the saltiness. Needs sauce, period. Pretty basic sandwich principles. Arancini ball was $7, tasted stale, way too much rice, and was large (but mostly rice). also premade and reheated. Service was fine for a grocery store counter. Parking lot decent sized, turnover is quick so finding a spot should not be an issue. Store is clean and spacious, no complaints there. Overall, i'd come back for italian grocery items, maybe the deli and antipasti. Not for prepared lunch items. read more

We love love love this store but come on....... how about better customer service. Smile, greet the customer and please stop chatting up infront of customers while we wait for A cappuccino or a drink.... this is the 3rd time my fellow Filipino friends..... scatter please and please acknowledge the customer infront of you. I get it, must be fun hanging with your fellow friends but it's very rude, disrespectful and inconsiderate while trying to order you ladies are speaking talago about this and that while I am waiting patiently for ordering our drinks..... Please do better because this seems like it's becoming the norm for Bosa..... read more

Spectacular store for almost all your Italian food needs. They have an amazing selection of olives and pastas. I prefer the bronze cut pastas now that I know they hold the sauce better. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with a woman handing out cheese samples. She was knowledgeable and had a passion for what she hawking. I bought the luscious blue veined cheese. Their muffuletta sandwich was on a thin focaccia, it tasted good but I missed the soft bread that is traditionally used with this type of sandwich. Everything felt like it was about to break apart as I was eating. This place is more high end than the typical Italian deli, nice spots to sit with an espresso and cannoli. read more

5 stars all the way. One of our favourite places to shop when in Vancouver. A must stop shop! Such an excellent array of everything Italian and overall Mediterranean. read more

Wanting to visit this speciality Italian gourmet food store for a while, but had to wait for the lockdown to subside. First time impression is great! The store is nicely laid-out and easy to find different categories of items. Their Olive, Olive Oil, Pasta and Sauces sections provides a huge selection for you to choose from. I also like their kitchen gadget section! Their deli section also requires a more detailed inspection, which I will do so in my next visit! read more

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I've been living in Vancouver for a very long time but I've only been to Bosa three times. Actually today is my third time. I love this store. There are plenty of cheese, deli meats, pasta, you name it for you to make your epic Italian meals. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Store is clean and easy to maneuver. The only thing I wish they can improve on is their hot meals. I ordered the New Yorker sandwich and the bread was so chewy although they had plenty of meats. The tiramisu does not look appetizing and TBH not very good. I love their coffee though! I will definitely come back but probably skip their deli sandwiches and desserts. read more

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I love both their locations They accept credit cards now Free parking I come in for their deli and homeware Tip:try to avoid lunch time, there are neighboring offices who have workers come in for their sandwiches and coffee if you want to avoid a line or lack of parking. read more

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Wow. Didn't know there was an Italian supermarket in the middle of the other completely dead (on the weekends) street. Parking is plentiful in the lot surrounding the building. The building is pretty cool. The did a really good job making the warehouse look like an Italian villa from the front. The inside is arranged like a mini supermarket, similar to Urban Fare. Looks like this place has mostly imported goods that generally can't be found elsewhere. Definitely a nice alternative to the larger supermarket chains. Staff were friendly, and there were plenty of samples. Definitely got my fill while shopping here. Lastly, there's a dessert section tucked away towards the back. It's a bit hard to find, so be sure not to miss it. read more

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I would just like too Thank all the amazing staff today sadly a man passed away in the parking lot and the staff was so sweet taking care of everyone that was around the incident. My heart goes out too the family and his dear friend of this man and I pray his little dog has someone too care for him . Thank you again for all your help and all the ems team that worked so hard too save him read more

Authentic Italian deli and grocery store. I personally love prosciutto, mozzarella, olives and artichokes, of course, I am Italian.

Excellent Deli counter Friendly and efficient employees! Lots of pasta choices, excellent cheese and olive Selections as well. read more

Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable This is my go to for Italian and Mediterranean food. Saturdays is always extra special with the sample tables read more

Long time Italian whole seller in East Vancouver BC provide basic or gourmet style Italian produce to local market or restaurants. Good service from all youngsters where I normally go to the smaller Victoria Drive community store. Good selection of Italian basic or gourmet products all in one place with great customer service and satisfaction. read more

I expected more selection and just more in terms of everything when I came here to just shop for pasta sauce, and to see what other things would catch my eye, and my wallet. Even with a goal in mind it was hard for me to locate what I wanted. This place is big for an ethnic store, but not a full on supermarket, and I found something of everything all over the place. There were 3 different sections here for cheese alone, where you probably could make it more efficient as a store to put in one place. This place is not the easiest to find, I know of it cause I live not too far from here, but if you were clueless on where it is, just know that it is very close to the new Vancouver Police station on Boundary. Coming here on a Saturday, be prepared to battle it out for parking, the lot may look big, but it's not and it fills up with cars and people pretty quick. Not much in terms of produce selection but your here for the pasta, sauces and meat, they have a whole ton of this stuff. They even sell cookware and all types of Italian foods. It's hard to find someone to guide you to what your looking for, as help is there, it's just hard to find. I ended up buying a sauce for some pasta I had made my dear, and they just had a few brands, which shocked me, as this place is so big, I would have expected more variety. I got to the cashier and the sauce was under $5, so I busted out my debit card, and anything below $5 is cash only.... well time for you to break change for my $100 bill.... if your buying something cheap, make sure to have cash or you'll be buying more. read more

Love this place. Great for groceries but also for lunchtime ! Their sandwiches are amazing. Panini style or regular. So many to choose from! read more

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It's like the Italian edition of Whole Foods (except it's a lot smaller). Fresh produce. Fine meats. Fantastic selection of takeaway meals. I've only been to Bosa two times, once for breakfast and once for lunch, but I can honestly say that I've gathered enough intelligence to make a relevant post about this local establishment. As I hinted at above, Bosa is so Italian that the aisles are numbered in Italian, and while I haven't yet been grocery shopping at Bosa I'm sure that they have an assortment of exclusively Italian goods among other non-Italian products. Like any other grocery store, they have a deli, several shopping aisles, platters for parties, and lots of enthusiastic staff to help assist customers. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and if you haven't been here before, well, hopefully this review inspires you to check it out if you're in the area. Whether you need a quick snack, an edible gift, or looking for your daily kitchen needs, Bosa has you covered. Now onto the more relevant information - food and beverage items I've experienced: 1) Sandwich - the Tuscan panino is a must try! Deliciously put together with brie cheese and what seems to be a pâté. Ask them to warm it up to make it even better. Will definitely be back to try their dozen other sandwich options! $7.99 2) Portuguese egg tart - absolutely perfect, great flakiness to the crust, generous size. $1.49 3)Chicken parmesan w/ pesto penne - okay, but would not get again. Chicken was under-seasoned, but the pasta was nice and seemed fresh. Needs to be baked or microwaved before eating. About $6.99 4) Coffee/iced coffee - nothing special, but it's good if you need it. About $2.00 5) Breakfast wrap w/ sausage - decent size, but not very flavourful due to the absence of any kind of sauce(s) to tie it all together. About $7.00 Bosa is one of those places where you wouldn't know existed unless you went looking for it. Tucked away off of Boundary and 1st Ave, it's a pretty unassuming location for such a great place to buy food, especially if you're in a pinch and don't want to hit up the McDonald's nearby, for a healthier alternative. Will definitely come back for their deli and maybe I'll get around to shopping for groceries there sometime! Support this local business! read more

If you like prepared Italian food or are adventurous in Italian culinary, this is one of the best places to go. Their deli selection is outstanding and they have all kinds of frozen or refrigerated entrees and desserts to choose from for a quick fix. Their stock shelves are brimming with every pasta type you can imagine and some you probably have never seen before! Sauces and condiments and spices to beat the band! Bread and buns with the best chew. The adventure never stops! I don't go there a lot, but when I do I always see a lot of new, different offerings. Go there and take some time to explore. You'll never leave with an empty bag. read more

This gem, at the Bosa warehouse, is a tempting spot for deli, fresh meat, and any Italian pantry items. They get very busy at lunchtime, with the Vancouver Police, and other office workers in the area, but their prepared foods, especially sandwiches and salads, are just scrumptious! The selection of seasonal, holiday items is great, and the gifts and kitchen items section is large. If there's any unusual Italian food you need for a recipe, they have it, and probably any European delicacy, too! This is not a big store, except for the deli, and its location is kind of hidden, but well-worth seeking out. read more

I'm reluctant to post a positive review; this hidden grocery store/deli is too busy as it is. It's impossible to find parking on the weekends so I only go when I have a free weekday. Then I stock up to make the most of my trip. I never leave without a loaf of bread and container of deli olives. It's a great place to find unique gifts for that foodie in your life. Except I fall into the trap of one for them, one for me. I need to live next door to this place! read more

Bosa Foods - Mufaletta sandwich. I chose not have it panini-pressed. For $6 this stuffed me to the gills! My only complaint - it was on the salty side. - International Grocery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm at the office across the street and it gets super busy in here. If you can't be bothered to wait for the lot, there's some free street parking. I usually pick up coffee cause it's self fill and they're not fussy about bringing in your own mugs. Sometimes I pick up deli meats since it's a pretty good deal and they have tons of variety made in house. They also have whole roasted chicken that's for sale for about $9 w diff seasonings to pick fr. read more

Bosa Foods is a little hard to find if you didn't have their address. It's beside the highway and behind a police station, but once you get there, you will be glad you did. A whole aisle dedicated to pasta. Over 1/3 of the deli is just of different types of olives. The best truffle oil prices in town. This is a keeper! However, Bosa needs to work on their customer service. Nobody greets you and when I asked where a particular item was located, they just pointed to the direction without saying one word. Not even a smile. And what's with the cash or debit only? Such a fancy looking grocery store and you don't take credit card? read more

-Value Pasta is Best Pasta- A long standing institution in Vancouver, Bosa, has been serving the community for decades. I'm not really here to comment on the groceries, but I am here to talk about their ready made foods. Sandwiches - a wide variety of sandwiches made daily and from a wide range of deli meats and cheeses. I don't have a particular favorite, but soprano if you like spicy. Arancini rice balls - uh...not a favorite given the price. But good if you've never had one before. Roasted chicken - a relatively new thing for them, but a welcome addition. You can get a while roasted chicken for about $10. Think of a typical grocery or Costco whole roast chicken....this is exactly the same thing. Pasta (Tuesday only) - ok...I'll be real with you. The sandwiches are decent...but you want to come here for the pasta. I have a tough time thinking of a place to get a decent pasta dish for under $15. At Bosa, pay for the pasta lunch. Go upstairs, pick a soft drink (it's usually a fancy soft drink), pick a pasta, pick a sauce, get some garlic bread. Bam... there's a solid lunch. Usually a meat option is provided (like a meatball or sausage). Come early unless you enjoy line ups. read more

Every time I've bought an overpriced hunk of Parmigiano Reggiano for my pasta, I have known in the back of my mind that it's much cheaper at Bosa. This Italian grocery store sits next to Highway 1 near the First Avenue exit, always beckoning to me as I fly by. I can tell you that it's completely worth the effort to seek it out; the prices and selection are great, and it's a rather pretty store, too. Their cheese and deli sections are amazing, of course. Proscuitto, pancetta, fennel sausage, fruiliano, padano... Plus there's olive oil, truffle oil, balsamic vinegar, breadsticks (hello, Mr. Sample Basket), cookies with hazelnut chocolate drizzle, Italian sodas, all sorts of tomato products, and pasta. I'll be cooking well tonight. read more

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Incredible selection of Italian products. I come here on the regular with the fiance to pick up meats, cheeses, pastas and other delicious Italian goodies like polenta and antipesto. A little pricey as everything is imported from Italy (except the meats) but the inventory is quality grade stuff. Panetone for Christmas parties, sliced meats for charcuterie lunches, top of the line pasta ingredients for dinner. This place definitely has it all. And so much more. They don't sell produce like fruits and veggies but you can head over to Whole Foods for that. The rest just buy it from here. You'll feel like like a master chef picking out only the most exceptional ingredients for your world class cuisine. Gia De Laurentiis approved. Ok, that's a lie, as she probably doesn't know about this place; but if she did she would. read more

Great place for a quick bite if you're in the area. Go upstairs for more seating. We end up browsing way too long at all the specialty Italian products here. First time I've seen pomegranate orange Sanpellegrino, it's delicious, nice and sweet. Also bought a nice balsamic vinegar I can't wait to try. read more

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My place to go for coffee and sandwiches. Great italian market, lots of parking and a few outdoor tables to eat your lunch.

One of my fave haunts for Italian groceries. Lots and lots of choices for olive oils, cheese, and of course, pasta! But they don't carry the brand that I really enjoy, PAGANI pasta, :( Only Tosi in Chinatown carries Pagani in Vancouver. Only problem for me is that this is a drive across town, so I don't make it out here that often. They also sell Italian cookware and place settings should you feel the need to acquire some. And.....there is also a small cafe for sandwiches and coffee! read more

Excellent selection of Italian food set an a very contemporary Italian design architecture building

4 Stars I love this place. Coffee is great. Paninis are great tasting for lunch. Various kinds Italian sweets are available to purchase as well. If you are reading this, you must visit this place. The staff is very helpful, and they are happy to serve you. Depending on the time, they may engage in conversation too. It is quite busy during lunch hours. I believe most of Vancouver Police HQ staff visit there to grab their lunch. At times, it is very difficult to find parking. read more

Bosa Foods - International Grocery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Value: 10/10 Taste: 10/10 This is a hidden gem! Came here to get a sandwich before a hike and was recommended the soprano panino and it was AMAZING! I ate it in the hike so we did not get them to toast it, but I'm sure if I ate it toasted it would taste even better! The reason why it was so delicious is because there were a lot of ingredients in the panini and they definitely did not skimp out! The hot calabrese salami was nice and flavourful, and the spicy was gave the panini a nice kick! The peppers also added good flavouring to the panini. Overall if you want good Italian sandwiches for a very reasonable price, this is the place to go! I am definitely coming back to try other food! read more

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Terrible customer service. I parked my car there and it was towed within an hour. After speaking with person that reported it, Lisa, she had no respect whatsoever and was not willing to even listen! Ending up telling her you lost a customer and she just hung up while I was still talking. Very rude, disrespectful, and absolutely ignorant. read more

Great true Italian deli/shop where this is as authentic as your gonna get. Top of the line products and I highly recommend the frozen stuffed/breaded chicken breasts with your choice of apple and brie or broccoli and cheese or ham & swiss. Great little compact quick dinners to throw in your freezer for $3.25 each. On to the meats and cheeses.....thought I died and went to heaven for a moment. I recommend the cured salamis and sausages. They were sampling a blue cheese that is right up there amongst the best I have ever tried. Their pizza breads and flat breads are divine and if you are looking to fill your pantry with everything Italian you have come to the right place...every imaginable shape and size of pasta possible. Cute store but packed to the rafters which made shopping super uncomfortable to get around. My only criticism is the lack of customer service from the younger staff as one previous yelper commented on. It is so true and very apparent. You are neglected and ignored as they chat away to each other. God forbid you forget to take a number because they certainly won't tell you. It was the same at the cash as the both the cashier and bagger were so engrossed in conversation they never said hello or goodbye and only came up for air to tell you your total at the end. This is a real blemish on the place and leaves you with a terrible taste in your mouth so hopefully the owners come across this review and have a staff meeting to correct it otherwise luv this place. read more

Holy lupini beans, this place is amazing! First of all, it's big. Really big. I thought I was seeing things when I first pulled into the parking lot. It's supermarket sized. The building itself is super new and very upscale. I had high hopes. I was glad not to be disappointed. PASTA, pasta galore, pasta everywhere, I've never seen so many varieties of pasta in my entire life. Little fat noodles, long skinny ones, every shape and size and color and flavor. Tubes, strands, shells, ears, buttons, trumpets. Fresh pasta, dried pasta, frozen pasta. Egg pasta, wheat pasta, spinach pasta! Pasta filled with cheese, spinach, meat. Pasta waiting to be filled, pasta that can do your homework for you and clean your living room. You get the point. I didn't think it could get any better, but, wait for it...CHEESE. Cheeses in every shape and size. Salty cheese, fresh cheese, tangy and sharp cheese, mild cheese, stinky cheese, mozzarella until the end of the earth, parmesan for every day of the year, feta, provolone, cacciocavalo, havarti, romano, oka, cambozola. I honestly could have just pitched a tent next to all of those glorious cheeses and died indulging myself, but then I saw the... OLIVES! Olive heaven. Green, black, purple, red. Little, big, stuffed, or unstuffed. Rows and rows of glimmering and glorious olive delights. Other highlights include a truly huge selection of anchovies and other tinned fish, tons of *fresh* meat (all types), lovely columns of pepperoni and salami and prosciutto and other cured meats, fresh sausages, fresh bread and buns and baguettes, many varieties of Italian sweets and cookies and candies and sugared delights, rice and more rice, dry and tinned beans, artichoke hearts, antipasti, frozen prepared dishes, frozen pies, dried fish, Italian baking essences like amaretto, tinned Italian tomatoes and tomato pastes and sauces, herbs and spices, italian sodas of all types, rows and rows of coffee and tea, oils and vinegars...I could just go on and on. And Bosa also carries something a bit unexpected - kitchen tools! All sorts of tools and plates and kitchen towels and espresso cups and coffee makers. However, many of the items in this section are better for gifting than for the serious cook. They also carry a selection of Italian soaps and toiletries. I really enjoyed my experience at this Bosa Foods location. I still love the original because it's small and charming and authentic. But when you're looking for something a bit more roomy, this is the place to go. A couple of hints: Go on a weekday. I went on a Saturday and I was slightly irritated by the crowd and the chock-full parking lot. They clearly do good business for themselves. Also, THEY DON'T TAKE VISA. Surprising, I know. Take cash or a debit card. read more

They offer a nice selection of Italian groceries. One and a half rows just of dried pasta. Half a row of different olive oils. They have a nice selection of fresh cheeses and Italian deli as well. You get the drift. Best part? Lots of free samples to try out throughout the store - go hungry! Prices are a bit higher than someplace like Parthenon (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/parthenon-importers-vancouver#hrid:6OUgl0FgwAMJtln-IvP2nw), but the selection is a bit broader as well. Did I mention the free samples? read more

If you're looking for ingredients for yout authentic meditteranean dinner, BOSA. Foods should have everything you need. Their store is immaculate and items are well displayed. It seems a bit pricey compared to some east van stores, however. If you're going for coffee, it's decent and you can choose the number of shots in your latte. They have a lot of pre-made sandwiches, if you don't want purchase piecemeal from the deli. I had a quiche which was ok but they microwaved it and wrapped it in unsustainable foil. For the unnecessary waste I was considering lowering my grade to 3 but I'll be generous until I sample more food. read more

Italian in heaven! A dynamite Italian culinary shopping experience designed to enhase and enchant every taste bud in your pallet. read more

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