Di Bruno Bros on Chestnut Street in Rittenhouse has just about everything one needs. Within its walls is a butcher shop, a sushi stall, cheese market, desert and coffee counter, delicatessen, hot food bar, rotisserie chicken cabinet, appetizer refrigerator, fresh fish, vegetable aisle, wines of many colors and flavors, frozen food, as well as staples. I'm sure I left stuff out but you have to immerse yourself in it to love it as much as I do. I found that their lunch hero's and focaccia sandwiches are the best in the city for under 15USD each. Every employee is helpful and goes out of their way to make sure things go well. There are a few tables inside and outside to enjoy your meal and snacks. 5 stars! read more

As someone visiting from Miami, I was immediately drawn to Di Bruno Bros. -- we just don't have many places like this back home! The store is absolutely beautiful and full of character. The incredible cheese selection, the curated Italian pastas, wines, and specialty foods -- it's a food lover's dream. I felt like a kid in a candy store, completely mesmerized by all the options. The staff was friendly, and everything looked so high-quality and well-presented. I was genuinely tempted to buy an assortment of cheeses to bring back home, and I still kind of regret not doing it. That said, I did have one experience that made me pause. Later that evening, as I walked by after closing hours, I peeked through the window to show my husband the shop I had visited earlier and I happened to see a few mice moving around inside the store. It was definitely unsettling to witness, especially after seeing all the exposed cheeses and displays earlier in the day. I completely understand that older city buildings (especially in places like Philly) have their challenges, and I'm sure this isn't unique to Di Bruno Bros. Still, as a customer, it did take away from the magic of my earlier visit. Overall, Di Bruno Bros. is a gorgeous and well-curated Italian market that I'd recommend visiting for its atmosphere and specialty goods but I hope management is able to address cleanliness concerns, because the store truly deserves to shine as brightly as its reputation. read more

The deli has a great selection of prepared sandwiches which only require a quick warm up, if that. They also offer a large selection of drinks, salads, sushi etc. Anf of course, the amazing coffee bar! read more

In my eternal quest to find the best grocery store rotisserie chicken in the world, Di Bruno Bros is the ONLY bird I have run into that had a dry rub... and I've eaten 76th different grocery store tissis as of penning this. I was initially perturbed at the sight of the dry rub, but after demolishing this entire thing, I began to question the rest of the country. Why isn't a dry rub more popular on a rotisserie chicken? It really works. It cost $12.99 and it ended up landing at 9/10, which currently ranks it 8th out of 76 grocery store birds I've tried. An ELITE bird. I was so hungover doing this review, and it damn near brought me back to life. You can lowkey feel that in the video. On an ancillary note, I love Philly with all of my being. There is so much soul down there. One of the most slept on food scenes in the world. I feel like I say this in every Philly review, but I will continue to say it until Philly gets the respect it deserves. GO BIRDS! For a full list of the rankings, head over to johnnynovo.com. LOVE YALL! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

Di Bruno Bros. - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Came here for lunch. Made to order turkey club which was toasted. Very good and Large for $12.99. Came with chips and pickle. Also got a shrimp roll and tomato and mozzarella salad. Both very good. Went upstairs where there were plenty of tables. read more

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My main reason for stopping in at the Bruno's this time was the art vending machine. The small vending machines are located throughout the city You put a dollar in to get a small art print There are about 10 different prints Di Bruno's in Rittenhouse is a good place to grab a to go lunch or pastry in the morning. It has lots of different options like sandwiches and pasta. The cheese area has a big variety and you can usually sample before you buy. They have a seafood counter and a wine section as well as lots of Italian groceries you can buy. They also have fresh bread and coffee and pastry counter the staff are helpful and answering questions about different kinds of food, cheese and wine. It reminds you of an old time Italian grocery store. read more

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Went for the mini prints, stayed for the food! I just had to swing by Di Bruno Bros after hearing that there was a vending machine of mini prints by Anastasia Inciardi. I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked in, but I was immediately surrounded by a plethora of delicious food, drinks, spreads, cheeses, and gorgeous floral arrangements. I didn't have too much time to stick around but while I was there I noticed a whole section of pre-made foods. Decided to get a Caprese stromboli and a toffee pretzel chocolate bar to go. Thoughts on the stromboli: a LOT of dough. It was very chewy towards the ends and the bread was thick. Not enough filling in my opinion but it was flavorful. Maybe I should have warmed it up longer to let the cheese melt a little more. The chocolate bar was average - nothing special. I wish the pretzels were more prominent than the toffee but it was still good. Prices are slightly expensive. It's a convenient and popular one stop shop for charcuterie board items. I'll definitely make my way back to try their pastries and get a bouquet of flowers. read more

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$9 for one cannoli is pure robbery! The cannoli was good, not great. Termini brothers is a better cannoli and $6.

I stopped by yesterday to purchase some biscotti for a client meeting. When we opened the box later that evening, we noticed that the pieces were under baked. I called the next morning for a refund and was told that I needed to drive back (40min) and come to the store. No thanks. I just tossed them. $25 down the drain. read more

I pass by Di Bruno Bros all the time but never went inside until Fabiola's mini art print machine was available r here. It's right by the register and a fun way to get affordable local art. I did browse the store and they sell a variety of different foods and drinks. read more

Di Bruno Bros. - Inciardi Prints mini art print machine - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great sandwiches! Best Caprese sandwich I've ever had. Bakery looked very tasty, but I didn't indulge. Lots of seating and a bar upstairs.

Absolutely love Di Bruno Bros! Every time I visit the experience is amazing! The Bakery and Deli are awesome but my favorite is the cheese counter! The service at the cheese counter is absolutely wonderful! Love everything I bring home! read more

After 30 years and thousands of dollars spent, I'm officially done with DiBruno's. Getting barked at by the assistant cheesemonger for having the audacity to pickup a piece of cheese to read the label was the last straw. The quality of both the food and staff has dipped to a point of being embarrassing for anyone who has loved DiBruno's and knows how great they used to be in the distant past. Can't believe they turned me into a Claudio's customer after all this time. read more

DiBrunos used to be the place for fantastic sandwiches. The breads, the fillings were done with flavors that were mouth watering. 9/12 i picked up five sandwiches for a group outing with friends. Turkey used to be roasted, now it from a roll and barely there. Way too many cherry peppers filled the space where there should have been turkey. My guests, opened the bread and picked at the insides. There was more bread than fillings. I was so embarassed at what should have been great eats. Never again. read more

To visit this place, you better book a table in advance, especially if you go with friends. If you need pizza and sandwich to go, then you can just wait a little and then enjoy very tasty dishes. read more

One of the reasons I chose to stay in Philly! What a gem this place is; food is awesome,. And so is the staff. Bob at the pizza counter has a smile as welcoming as the margarita pizza, Buon appetito1 read more

I had a very unpleasant experience here at the hot meal counter. The man helping me coordinate my meal did not want to split the lasagna portion for me.... Even though previous times I've gone there they would split the lasagna for me in a heart beat. It's a pound sized portion of lasagna. It's not an odd request to not want to eat a pound of lasagna. He said in his five years of working there he'd never heard of anyone making that request.... Sure dude. Okay and then he took PAINSTAKINGLY long to put the label on. Not kidding I stood there for 3 minutes watching him print out and mess with the tags. He had an unnecessary off putting energy to him. Like I was bothering him for ordering from him when that's literally what his job entails. If you're working the hot food section... be prepared to serve people hot food. Anyways, if I come back in and that man with the huge yellow tinted night driving glasses is working again, he will definitely be receiving a nasty side eye from me. Other than the terrible counter service, the food was delicious. read more

I stopped in Di Bruno Bros. as I was walking around the area last weekend. What a small but great store! Cheese, breads, cured meat, wine, snacks, chocolates, pastas, sauces, olive oil, coffee...what doesn't Di Bruno Bros. have?! I was just shopping for fun, so I got a seltzer, some chocolates, and a few other treats! But it would be a great place to shop if you're having a dinner party or cooking a fancy meal (particularly if it's Italian)! read more

Artisan cheeses, rolls, hoagies, wines, beers, spreads, antipasti. Great counter service and warm checkout staff.

What happened to this place? In the past week I have the Rittenhouse and Washington sqr locations and the service is terrible. They have a beautiful upstairs space in Rittenhouse that isn't staffed and the deli downs stairs is SLOW. The employees at check out used to be very pleasant , now they are yawning and obviously unhappy to be there. The Washington sqr location used to be bustling. The last 3 times I have been in there the deli isn't even open and the employees seem annoyed that customers visit the store. read more

Wow. I died and went to Italian market heaven! So many good things at this bigger store. I tasted some "salami" and later bought it at the smaller DiBrunos store closer to where I was staying. I so badly wanted to buy a sandwich- definitely on a future visit!! read more

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I had one not so great experience here. To say that the manager made things right would be an understatement. These folks stand behind their product and care about what they're doing. It's definitely pricey (hence the four stars), but I will most certainly be back. read more

We found mold in the xmas gift basket we ordered. It also arrived late. When I called them, they were rude and did not apologize. My mother emailed them, sure they would make good. She loved Di Bruno's for years. Nothing. They won't refund or send a fresh basket. They barely respond. They also mocked me for being upset on the phone when I called. Be wary of any jarred items! read more

Amazing collection of food, special meats (dry aged!), and unique finds for the foodie/host in your life. Didn't browse too much, but if you enjoy food then this store is like a candy store just with relatively high prices lol I ended up getting 7 or 8 pieces of Italian chocolate candy for $8 Some are two small bites, some are three small bites. But wow, venchi is an amazing brand. Super smooth, not too sweet and flavorful. The pistachio chocolate I got was like a layered truffle! Black and white cookies Inside was cakey, but not as cakey as lofthouse. The white part was too sweet, I could only eat the chocolate side. There's a pastry case with cookies, cakes, and other sweets. $18 for a small 5" cake? Just didn't wanna commit to something I wasn't sure of lol there's also chocolate covered beans, pretzels, etc.. Lots of oils, wines, pasta, crackers, even seafood... Didn't check the third floor, but will make an attempt Service was a bit weird, there was some miscommunication when paying for an item and we weren't clearly told about it. They just kinda brushed it off. read more

Pricey but soooo worth it! I love this store but I especially love their prepared foods section! My siblings and I love stopping here to pick out different dishes and taking them home to heat them up together! It's a great way to catch up without having to do all the cooking yourself! It's always packed and for good reason! If you've never tried anything from here you need to! read more

Beautiful specialty food store/deli, albeit a bit expensive. My boyfriend and I stopped in to browse and left with some cheese, which was delicious. The cheesemonger was helpful and let us sample what we were interested in. While we didn't order any hot food, there is a large selection, plus a cafe. I'm sure it would be a great stop for lunch! read more

OK to get specialty items and cheese but the cooked food isn't worth the cost. Tried the mac and cheese, mushroom truffle pasta, and mushroom quiche. read more

Part market, part cafe, part wine store, part bakery, part bar, part take out. So many options here - warm dishes, sandwiches, fresh cheeses, grilled veggies and more. Or you can stop by and enjoy a drink at the bar. Or order coffee at the cafe. I recommend the Pasta Carmella for sharing, or some Crostini crackers with a good cheese from the deli section. Sandwiches are also good, potentially even to share along with a nice salad. This location is fast-paced, and I take my order to go with me. But from the minute you walk through the door, you know you're in for a treat. read more

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This is one of our go-to places living in Philly. Can't go wrong with the selection of meats, cheeses, olives, sandwiches, coffees, oils, breads, butters...really anything you can think of that would be in an Italian market place. I go here when I want to have my own little charcuterie party. If you like prosciutto, here's where you can find it either pre-packaged (but very fresh) or get it sliced. The service is efficient, although it gets pretty crowded on the weekends and I've been in there during weekday lunch when it's a bit crowded as well, especially of looking to get something from the deli/sandwich/ready-made counter. However, the wait is bearable and worth it. read more

You just can't go wrong with anything you purchase at Di Bruno's. Their cheese/Italian market is on the first floor, and a restaurant on the second floor. Fresh, delicious food for the taste buds. read more

Stopped at this awesome Italian shop on the main level and the restaurant was on the second level. So glad we did. That shop has pretty much EVERYTHING Italian. I loved the variety of cheeses and Italian meats, fresh breads, sandwiches made to order, even Italian sodas and teas; Italian desserts and candy, snacks! Wow! I was impressed at their abundance of everything i.e. pastas, imported ingredients, etc. Upstairs is the restaurant Alimentari. Their menu features wines by the glass, cocktails and beer on tap and in bottles; beverages and a coffee bar. There was a variety of food offered also: chef boards, soups, salads and sandwiches, pizza, Italian plates, focaccia and desserts. I had the house grilled cheese and San Marzano soup. It was a perfect size- sandwich not too huge and perfect sized soup. That dish was very good and my sandwich was on a butter brioche with Reading raclette & taleggio. The cheese oozed out as I bit into it. The San Marzano tomato soup was superb and had fresh focaccia croutons and a basil leaf on it. I will be dreaming about that soup for a while. I also tasted the ceasar salad with the white goddess dressing and it was very good. Also sampled the hot Italian sausage rigatoni which was delicious! Was too stuffed for dessert although I went downstairs to get a small (yogurt-sized) tiramisù for later. Awesome place! read more

Di Bruno Bros. - Grilled cheese & San Marzano tomato soup - Cheese Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Looking for something different, in the mood for something tasty or in the need to be overwhelmed the DI Bruno Bros is the place to visit. Can't believe I have never been inside this establishment before. It's amazing but don't go hungry! They have a little of everything anyone could be looking for. Can't wait to visit again and again and again. read more

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Selection & Price: 4 Out of 5 Sushi and a creme brûlée cost me ~$20 out the door. It was worth the splurge versus gambling on what available in the area. I love the amount of quality products they carry. The only thing is some of the products they sell is on the pricer side where I know I can find of the same things on Amazon. Service: 5 Out of 5 Wonderful people from the deli counter, to the cheese guy, and the lady at the check out. Environment: 5 Out of 5 Clean, organized, easy to navigate around for my first time being here. Overall: 4.5 Out of 5 My inner adult leapt for joy, my inner fat child pleaded to be released, but my wallet held me back. I could be in here for hours. Reminds me of being in Whole Foods, but the local Philly version. Bright lights, friendly employees, and a fantastic selection of organic and local/relatively local goods. Heads up though this place is on the pricer side $$ to $$$. read more

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DiBruno's carries Isgro's pastries now. The peach cake is my favorite although now it's not soaked in liquor as it used to be. Tiramisu is ok. I don't taste the coffee or mascarpone. read more

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Stopped in yesterday. A totally different place. Unresponsive unhelpful person providing prosciutto. Stale bagels also served by a new person that did not appear to have come from Ess-a-bagel, which is a great source. read more

UNBELIEVABLE! I just went to get a double espresso and when it was handed to me, it did NOT look like a double and she argued with me and made it like I was wrong. I could not have been any nicer INITIALLY. The original person did it over in front of me it and it was twice the amount that I originally was given and told was correct. I wanted so bad to apologize for overreacting but it became apparent that I did NOT get the correct amount the first time. Why argue when you're wrong? Obviously the company does millions of dollars a year in revenue and won't miss my $1,000 or so a year I spend in there but read more

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Fancy and expensive but whoooo, everything looked so good. I came as a food tourist and the displays are amazing. They get lots of business and rightfully so. I found high end chocolate for my chocoholic husband's Valentine's Day gift. He was quite happy with his gift. read more

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The level of service and availability of some of our favorites has significantly decreased since the sale of this Philadelphia icon. Just at the store on 18th and Chestnut St. One person at the cheese counter on Father's Day. Ten people waiting for service, half left. We waited 15 minutes to buy cheese. The counter person was very nice but she explained that she was the only service person that day. Last week visited the store on 9th and Chestnut, couldn't buy any of our regular purchases. Out of stock waiting for a truck order. Very sad! read more

Ordered a gift for my in-laws for Christmas. I ordered well in advance to be delivered the 18th. The order arrived late and a bag of chips that were included in the order had busted open and spilled throughout the package. When I reached out to customer service, Takesha took no responsibility for the error and wouldn't offer so much as an apology. She acted so inconvenienced that I reached out. Considering the items are perishable, I was concerned that the food may no longer be safe to eat. She offered to resend a bag of chips that wouldn't even be able to be eaten along with the meal that was shipped. I highly recommend not using this company to ship across country. My in-laws retired down to Florida from the mid-Atlantic and miss the food up north. This whole experience has been a huge disappointment. read more

So I know one of the things I know I'm going to love about Philly is this place. It's like the equivalent of Milam's in Miami. Everything is gourmet and artisanal. It oozes Italy. Even the way the store is set up, lends itself to being discovered and rediscovered all over again. They have a sandwich counter, a coffee counter, cold cuts counter, and hot foods counter. The wine wall as well is impressive though the wines are pretty costly but they had varietals I hadn't even heard of. What I was most fascinated by were how many cheeses there were. There were too many for me to keep track of. The attendants were also very helpful and friendly. The bakery area in the middle is like a sweets lover's worst nightmare because the desserts they have far surpass any bakery anywhere I've been...even the Whole Foods Cookie Bar and that is saying something because I love the Whole Foods Cookie Bar. They have cakes, biscottis, macarons, Linzer tarts, chocolate covered pretzels, and my new favorite cannolis. I decided to order some hot food while I was there and take it to go (a breaded chicken cutlet, steamed broccoli, and four cheese mac and cheese that also apparently is topped with breadcrumbs which is a double win). I think what makes this place special is it's charm. You can tell it's a well run business because they have other locations elsewhere. I feel grateful I leaned of this place as they offer so much. It is costly but you can't beat the quality. So if you're willing to splurge I recommend it. Just be mindful that going in, you'll probably leave take a hefty bite out of your paycheck, but it's so worth it. read more

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