All staff in their Italian Market were helpful and accommodating. I was buying and tasting samples of the several dishes and, though it was busy, they answered all my questions about ingredients and made great suggestions. I bought some beef lasagna (there are several variations) and ate slivers of this over several days. It was quite good but maybe needed a little more tomato sauce in the layers, not just on top. I bought their perfectly roasted vegetables but the only one available had a honey drizzle -- a delicious balance for the slight bitterness of the Brussels sprouts. Tasted great to me but for a party I don't want to give unexpected sugars to dieting guests. I For the party I can get just straight-up roasted veggies. We'll also get poached side of salmon which you can't sample so I bought their "healthful salmon" which was moist and devine! They have many creative salads -- I bought the arugula and shaved fennel with pine nuts. Very straight forward but would have liked far more shaved fennel. The lemon vinaigrette was the perfect pairing (provided in little container along with parmesan cheese). I added more lemon juice to the dressing at home which perked it up more. I tasted the carrot side dish; very good but too sweet with agave and raisins for this event. Will likely have their orzo as the side for the salmon. Our dessert will be their flourish chocolate cake but, sadly, they don't sell that by the slice so no pre-tasting. (It's for a monumental 95th birthday so I want everything perfect. Of course.) Just for me I also hot some of their beat salad marinated with slivered onion. Very good and good for you! (Not for the party because host has light colored carpets and people drop things.) Since it's game day, I'll have to add a tray of 1/4-sliced hoagies; Greek shishkabob appetizers, and maybe their Coney Island pigs in a blanket (in their freezer case). I didn't try those but know they'll be great. Oh, don't forget to ALWAYS get a slice ... or a whole pan... of their superlative tomato pie. I've never had a better one; not even in Italy. The chunky tomato topping is so good at any temperature. I put some of their roasted veggies on top along with a fried egg for a breakfast worth flying out of bed for. Can't wait for the party. I know my 30 guests with divergent health/dietary issues will each find plenty of delicious things to eat. I bought a container of their small chocolate chunk cookies. They were fantastic but, like most fresh cookies, are at their best when fresh. So I shared with neighboring family who loved them. (And now love me.) read more

I'm in my Italian market era, so stopping by Carlino's after the recommendation of a friend was a no-brainer. Picked up lunch with a friend on a weekend. The counter was pretty packed, but ordering via tablet was easy, and my sandwich came soon after. Unfortunately, they seem to have forgotten to pick up my friend's order so it took a bit longer. Checking in on your order every once in a while might be advantageous. They are stocked with every angle of Italian cuisine here-- wine, cheese, bread, meats, sides. I'm not eager to get that much into the Italian deep end, so I did not indulge, but supply is off the charts here! I had the Italian hoagie as a baseline and it was definitely above average. I'd definitely come here to get my fix, but I've had better in South Philly for sure. Things are kept pretty neat around here, and they have some outdoor covered seating available if you'd like to sit in to eat your food. read more

Carlino's Market - Italian hoagie. - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I was able to have their tomato pie at an event I was attending. It was a focaccia dough with their homemade tomato basil sauce. This was very tasty. I thought it was going to be heavy because of how thick the focaccia was, but that was not the case at all. The focaccia was light and airy, with just enough seasoning present. The tomato sauce was thick with plenty of flavor. There seemed to be some other seasonings present too like garlic. Combining the thick tomato sauce with the fresh and flavorful focaccia bread made for a very appetizing dish. Will I go back? I did not attend but would head there. read more

I absolutely Love Carlino's Market. When I moved to the burbs several years ago, I was extremely concerned that I wouldn't find anything close to Philadelphia's Italian specialty foods scene. From their breads and other baked goods, to their specialty Pizzas, sandwiches and premade meals, This establishment meets all those needs with ease. This place is an absolute gem! read more

We recently tried the meat lasagna from Carlino's and were very disappointed. It was quite expensive but mostly pasta with very little meat and NO flavor. We threw it out. Both my spouse and I felt it was bland and not worth the price. We were considering ordering it for a family event this Sunday, but after trying it we decided to scrap that idea. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend the lasagna. Finding parking is a challenge and hassle. The bake at home pizza and the breads are excellent. read more

Carlino's Market - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Carlino's is a local Italian market and deli in Ardmore. It is very convenient to where I live. It would be great if only I thought it was worth the trouble. They are very expensive. The prepared food is marginal at best. The staff if rude 90% of the time. The desserts all taste pre-packaged. I do not recommend. read more

I've gone to Carlinos literally for decades. it is so disappointing what has happened to their food. Their lasagna was so distasteful I threw it away! The $23 pinoli cookies were stale! They don't sell top notch deli anymore. How sad. read more

This is my hidden gem of the beaten path... When I need an escape from work, I find my way here, to order the meatball remix sandwich and to take a slow walk through the store. Somedays, I won't shop, I'll watch my sandwich be made... Brocolli rabe and roasted red peppers go onto the flattop... sizzling while meatballs get fried up... the seeded roll sliced and a caesar spread goes on, with some provolone... the meatballs and veggies added to it and then toasted with heat a bit... Another drizzle of caesar and parm... So good, just so amazingly good... There is so me bad too, that this sandwich is so good, that I don't want to try anything else... There is always a wait for my hot food, but that's fine. Everything I've ever had from here was so good. I love making my own pasta, but if I don't feel like it, I can grab frozen or fresh pasta here. The back of the store have an amazing bitters section for my cocktails back home. As a warning and turnoff to some people, it's a pricey place. Everything is at a premium here, but so is the quality. When the best vendors want to take me out for lunch, I bring them here. We sit out front at a small table and eat the best food. Outside of Philly, this meatball remix is my favorite sandwich. read more

I used to love this place but I just waited 20 minutes for a roast beef hoagie that looks so well done it's inedible. Sadly this is my second time making this mistake, last time. read more

Delicious food wonderful service very clean makes you happy just to walk in there they always offer you samples it feels like family when you're in there they don't forget your name they always know what you want I can go in there for years years they never change only for the better read more

I heard such good things about Carlini:s I thought I'd try. I ordered tuna salad, chicken salad, a half rotisserie chicken, and. Beet salad. Cosy over 100 for food and delivery.. I was very disappointed. Tuna had little tuna mostly mayonnaise same with chicken salad. Chicken came cold not hot. Bert salad was good and brownies were delicious. Other food quality was not good and tuna and chicken salad not worth the cost of more than a can of tuna. Sad because I wanted to. Be a regular customer. read more

The customer service is excellent, everyone is warm, friendly, and never makes you feel rushed. The store has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to come back. The deli meats are top notch, and the pizza is crispy, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My personal favorite is the hot honey pepperoni slice, always hits the spot! read more

So scared of the prices. If you want to splurge on upscale quality food from Italy, here's your place. Other than the price tag, everything is amazing. The tomato pie is huge so just order the half size and it can feed like 15 people as a snack. They can cut into bite size. Italian hoagie was just okay in my opinion. They pre-make it and it sits out in the deli case. I asked them if they could make a fresh one for me hoping it'd taste as good as it looks. But it was just mediocre to me. Deli items in the case were ridiculously expensive to me... I asked for like a $4 scoop of the chicken salad and it was literally like 1 tablespoon But all the other items like their packaged goods, baked goods, bread are good investments. Definitely tomato pie. If you don't walk outta that store without a tomato pie, shame on you. It's packed with flavor though so can be on the salty side. I'd buy the whole store if I could... read more

I had a chance to try the tomato pie from Carlino's from a friend. Tomato pies are certainly popular around here so I had to see how it compares. It tastes good but I think I prefer Corropolese's more because it's a bit sweeter, Carlino's is more like a vegetarian pizza without the cheese. This store otherwise has a good selection of Italian goods, from cheeses to deli items in a bright space. The staff are nice snd helpful, so overall a great place to shop. read more

Carlino's is a standby for many in the Main Line and Philly area. They offer a variety of foods--from cold "salads" to hoagies to pizza to pre-cooked meals to frozen meals--as well as other quick groceries. I recommend their salads (not their actual green salads, those suck; but their farro, bean, and pasta salads) and hoagies. One star off because their other food is incredibly salty. Their frozen soup was so salty it made my stomach sick, and the saltiness of the food is a common refrain from others. Another star off for being insanely expensive. Their frequent buyer discount is $15 off every $500 spent. On the one hand, $500 seems like a lot. On the other, it's Carlino's. You'll spend it quickly. read more

Picked up few items for dinner recently and also got cannoli cake, wow it was delicious! Although they are not shy with the price, but I think it's worth it to treat yourself and friends once awhile. read more

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I was starving for lunch and yelped the closest sandwich place. Carlino's came up with good reviews and just a couple of minutes away. I headed for it. Parking was easy at that time of day but it might be challenging at different hours. I opened the door into a patio of tables. A good sign.' The market itself is just beautiful. I walked by a display of pastries, past a coffee bar and into a deli section that included a hot sandwich area, a pizza and Stromboli station and a cold sandwich/salad section. It was fantastic. Except for the prices. More on that. After cruising around, looking at everything on what I soon learned was 'that side' of the market, I ordered the chicken salad special that included arugula and a sweet pepper jam on multigrain bread. It cost $13-plus. Yes, that is right. A chicken salad sandwich priced like an entree. It was huge (i made a meal out of each half) and it was the best chicken salad sandwich I ever ate. I am southern and I have eaten some of the best chicken salad in the country but the pepper jam game changed this sandwich. Carlinos also had all sorts of other prepared items so I picked up some keto vegetable lasagna (liked the veggies and the concept but it needed more sauce), some sort of abruzzi bolognese (good but not great) and some marinara along with some homemade mini meat raviolis (quite good). These things were pricey altho I would buy the sauce/ravioli again. I also eyed the well presented charcuterie boxes ($30 plus) and May do one of those in the future. I wish Carlinos would bring down the prices. It has some great options and I am sure slightly lower priced would bring in more people. Perhaps that is just not necessary considering how crowded it is with customers. I can only hope. read more

to start off -this complaint is not about the food. What we have had there is really good especially the tomato pie. My complaint is about the customer service in the Ardmore location. Spoke to a very nice man about a week ago trying to get information on ordering a sweet tray. Told me everything I needed to know, and according to him, they could accommodate what I was asking for. Called today to place my order only to speak to a nasty snooty woman who seemed annoyed by every request I made. I was about to order the tray until she was just so negative that I told her never mind! .You have great food, but you don't have all great people that's for sure. I'm sure she chases others away as well. keep her off the phones! read more

I used the catering service recently for a luncheon and could not be happier with the quality of the food and friendly employees. The Teriyaki salmon was tender and flavorful and the fruit platter was a veritable work of art. Everything was carefully packaged and beautifully presented. Will definitely book them again. read more

Honestly, what can you say bad about Carlino's? Nothing. If you are looking for an Italian specialty store, look no further. They just keep expanding and improving. I have been coming here for 25 years and everything is great. I have a friend who would visit me from New York York bring a cooler so she could stock up and take it back with her. Their bread and rolls are fresh and fabulous. A huge selection of cheeses, meats, and fresh pasta. There's a whole display of already prepared foods that you can buy by the pound. The tomato pie is great too. The desserts are fantastic. The cannoli and Italian cookies are the best. If you are in the area, stop by. You will not be disappointed. read more

Carlino's Market - Fruit crostata - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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Terrific food emporium offering a wide array of delicious Italian meals to go, sandwiches, homemade soups and very helpful staff. While a little on the pricey side, you get what you pay for. I enjoy shopping here, always come home with delicious meals and baked items read more

This place is BYOB! Not Bring your own bottle, Not Bring your own Bag, but rather BRING YOUR OWN BOX. For $47, this is how you get a cake from Carlino's Market in Ardmore. Too bad they can't even afford an appropriately sized box. No good. Next time I won't even accept this. Cannot recommend this place at this point. read more

Carlino's Market - Italian Rum Cake - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

This place is so cool! We visited last weekend and I can't believe we hadn't been before. I ordered the Old Timer sandwich and my wife got a croissant breakfast sandwich, with egg and cheese. Mine was delicious and was a classic old school Italian sandwich. To our surprise, the croissant sandwich was great too! They have desserts, sandwiches, salads, soups, prepared meals, and tons of groceries. We will definitely have to come back and try some of their other awesome stuff! read more

Carlino's Market - Old Timer sandwich (plus arugula) - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Such incredible high quality fresh food! A great neighborhood go to! Very nice staff as well!

The essence of a specialty food store. Stocked shelves of quality goods, takeout counter of Italian traditional and specialty dishes and catering. There is really nothing I have had from Carlino's that isn't Fantastic!! IMO the lasagna is the best I've ever had. Paper thin pasta, finely ground beef.....delicious. read more

I'm convinced you can't go wrong at Carlino's! They offer something for everyone. My favorite items are the sicilian pizza and desserts! Their cheesecake slices are homemade, huge, and fabulous. They put attention to detail in everything they make. Not to mention, the owners are so friendly and recognize me when I come in! read more

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Look, this isn't your local Wawa. This is a super gourmet grocery store, with tonnes of items either imported (from Italy!) or made in house. The items here are super fresh, and even the frozen items which are made in house taste great. You can find some of the usual brands of items here, but that's not really what you should be here for imho. I had one of my favourite hoagies here. The Italian was delicious (and expensive!) with cheese and meats all cut from the deli in house. The hours on weekdays aren't great, and it's a bit too pricey to go too often for me, which is literally the only reason I took a star off. But rest be assured you really do get what you pay for here. Well worth trying out! read more

Great food and not inexpensive. Actually leaning to pricey. for prepared dishes and rest. They'll satisfy most any pallet. Family business. Again wonderful Italian food. Packaged goods populates store very well. Bakery excellent. But pricey. read more

There is no better TOMATO PIE in the world and this is no exageration. All of the prepared food is excellent. And Italian product offereings from Italy are excellent. A total TREASURE for the Main Line. read more

Great food and general Italian store. However buyer beware prices are generally really high.

Unbelievable that Carlino's considers this a fruit tray for 12 people. Never again. And they charged $35. It is the size of a dinner plate. read more

Carlino's Market - a plate of fruit and a bowl of berries - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Carlino's Specialty Foods is just like walking into The Italian Market. Carlino's serves delicious food in a variety of areas including salads, pizzas, pastas, meats, sandwiches and their amazing desserts. From the outside Carlino's looks fairly small, but the inside is laid out in a way where they perfect the amount of space available. They recently built an indoor eating area. I came in today and bought enough food for a couple of nights of dinner. I picked up some chicken marsala, stuffed shells, ribbed steak, buttered chicken and a caprese salad. All of the food is high quality and well seasoned. Everything was cooked perfectly the chicken had the perfect amount of tenderness, the steak was cooked exactly medium-rare. I also couldn't resist picking up some desserts. I got a chocolate eclair and a chocolate chip cake. The eclair had chocolate pieces on top and the dough was nice and soft. The inside was filled with cream. It was so delicious! I had a few bites of the chocolate chip cake, which was really good! The only downside is the price. Whole Foods is cheap compared to his place. I got about two days worth of dinner and it was the same price as the National Debt. In all seriousness, it was over $100. I will return to Carlino's, but the price-point won't make it my usual Speciality Market. I think I will just stick with Gladwyne Market. read more

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Just ordered a chicken wrap from the counter with JUST CHICKEN, the put bacon on my wrap and when I told them I don't eat pork they said "pick it off" I'm appalled and disgusted at the service, I am a regular here and we are also continuously disrespected over the phone when trying to order. Absolutely pathetic customer service especially for someone who's put hundreds of dollars in your pocket. Not cool. Left the sandwich on the counter, no lunch, thanks for always being reliable guys read more

This place is amazing!!! I usually visit every other week. I haven't had a bad purchase yet. Today's purchase included beef stew, sausage and peppers sandwich, oversized breadstick, hoagie, and more! No sweets today. First time having soup and it was perfect on this cold day. Large cut veggies and chunks of meat made it a hearty lunch. My husband liked his sandwich. The hoagies are always good. I like the variety of meat and cheeses. The breadstick was great. It was at least a foot long and was covered in powdered cheese and seasonings. The outside eating area is ample and is nicely heated right now. The parking is iffy because the lot is small and difficult to enter/exit. Space is tight inside the market so be patient or you'll get annoyed if you're in a hurry because you'll get nowhere fast. I do recommend!!! read more

Carlino's Market - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

One of the best deli markets I've walked through in a while. Everything looked delicious. Cakes, bread, cheese, salads, prepared foods and so on. Sadly a little pricy for my wallet for anything but a splurge. Based on the first and only visit. But I will return. read more

They have some interesting offerings but their prices are INSANE. I never had a problem paying extra for the quality here but now it's over the top and not worth it. $42 for a fruit tart. Whaaaaaaa. I got one at an excellent place in the city for $13.50. Even prettier too. read more

We were up in the Ardmore area and my wife found this Italian gourmet market. From the outside it was pretty unassuming but when entering our eyes lit up. So much tasty looking morsels everywhere. It was like a food treasure hunt. We decided to grab a hot lunch here and split it. We also grabbed some stuff for dinner later. I will have to say every single thing we ate, down to the deserts was spectacular and beyond our expectations. Everything was fresh and quality. We will definitely make our way back again even though it's so far out of our way, it was awesome and beyond worth it. read more

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Good spot altogether for pizza but their Colomba cake was awful. So dry and dense. Retire the baker please read more

Carlino's Market - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Carlino's is everything Di Bruno Bros. strives to be. At heart, it's a specialty foods market with house prepared dishes and imported treats. Somehow, they manage to delight me on every visit. Starting outside, they have a sizable parking lot which earns them major points for a Main Line spot. There is also an insulated and heated porch style dining area which is perfect for enjoying their delectable delights on the spot. The place is laid out in a sensible way with salads, cold/hot sandwiches, deli, bakery, cheese, bakery, antipasto, prepared meals and frozen goods sections. While the place is small, they utilize space efficiently and manage to avoid the "overcluttered" feel. No matter which department I wander into, there's always a charismatic employee ready to assist when I'm ready. They go above and beyond so you feel welcome. I've only had one negative interaction in the dozen times I've been here, and it certainly didn't discourage further visits. The chefs here can cook. The pizza balances the delicate line between crunchy and chewy, and they have both standard and adventurous flavors but there's no bad options. Their margherita is to die for, I can't resist a slice when I want to treat myself. The guys behind the counter are always willing to add crushed hot peppers and fresh parmesan when I ask which sends their already fantastic pizza over the top. In the deli, my husband swears they make the best Italian in all of Philadelphia. I'm not sure what the magic is, but I brought him one and he repeatedly proclaimed his love while eating it. They also have a hot porchetta and chicken cutlet on seeded rolls that will whisper sweet nothings while you devour it. My favorite area is the antipasto section where house marinated cold veggies demand your attention. I'm an avid consumer of artichokes and they have at least 3-4 varieties whenever I visit. Even better, they don't serve the canned garbage that's preserved in vinegar. This is the roasted variety, leaves, stems and all floating in a blanket of infused extra virgin olive oil. Pricey, yes, but worth every cent. The rest of the store is a foodie's wonderland. I can wander for hours at risk to my bank account. While some items are reasonably priced (pizza, breads, sandwiches, soups, individual portioned desserts) the rest are largely artisanal and are priced accordingly. To give some examples: pumpkin spice caramel, Weckerly's ice cream sandwiches, homemade pastas and sauces, gingerbread maple syrup, cocktail bitters, uncured bacon jam, 5 types of switchel, 1 lb of crackled top brownies, more varieties of chocolate than you ever imagined, an array fancy cheeses and the list goes on! It is possible to leave with a $20 dinner for two, but temptation is everywhere...think of Carlino's as a dirty pleasure. Come here to delight all your senses and leave happy. Life is too short to waste on drive throughs, chain restaurants and grease pits when there's a one stop paradise in Ardmore. Live the dream today! read more

Carlino's Market - Cauliflower and fennel soup with a garlic stick - Grocery Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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I write with a very specific, almost picayune, criticism. I have been going to Carlino's since the 1980s when their shop (at the same location by the Italian clubin South Ardmore) was little more than a store front. I have remained a faithful if less frequent customer as they expanded and "premiumized" their offerings. One "staple" for me has always been their pesto. No more. For the first time in possibly 2 years or so, I bought some and immediately noticed an unpleasant aftertaste, a change in texture and the same price as I last recalled. (Currently, it is $7.75; I distinctly recall it being $7.xx whenever I was last there pre-pandemic.) I will likely throw it out instead of eating it. All of which strongly indicates that, for this product, at least, out went the good and in went the cheap. No thanks. PS - I made this a 1 star review, but Yelp made it 4. Yelp is shit. read more