When you go in they have a refrigerated and freezer area. I picked the sausage ravioli with bolognese. I also bought cheese tortellini. Can't wait to try. I've heard great things about this place. read more

The owner has the biggest heart, and her cooking is the most amazing cooking I have ever tasted Best catering service I've ever dealt with, she makes the most authentic Italian cuisine, her sauce is out of this world something like I've never tasted before, beautiful old-school Italian cuisine to take home heat up yourself and it comes out perfectly. They walk you through every step for reheating the cooked Italian cuisine. The best part is I can go in there and have everything I need to make my Italian dinner in the comfort of my home and it come out perfectly with all the heating instructions that they give you before you leave this amazing authentic place. She makes everything from scratch and her tiramisu is out of this world along with the lasagna, but my favorite dish from there was the lemon chicken artichoke, but every dish in there is made with love the sauce is made with love the owner's heart goes into her cooking and you can completely tell. The owner is an amazing hard worker and runs the place perfectly. The owner's name is Ela and she was the most amazing woman I have ever met read more

The Sauce Lady - Me helping the owner in the back! I used to work for the owner! She was the best person i have ever worked for she became family to me! - Caterers Near Me - Naples, Florida

We live in Naples full time so we know it's expensive. But The Sauce Ladys prices are insane for what she is saying is Homemade. The Bolognese sauce we purchased looked ok , tasted just ok but hubby and I both had a bit of intestinal issues after eating it sorry to say. So this place is a Definite No for us. We did notice a For Sale sign in the window. Would love to see an Authentic Business take over. read more

Bought the fresh beef stroganoff. It was excellent! Large noodles, tasty mushroom sauce and tender chunks of beef.

this is the ravioli and meatballs that are authentic, Italian homemade. this is not a good business model to sell fakes and I'm pretty sure is u ethical read more

We went there today and I must admit we were blown away by the exorbitant prices that they charge here, let me give you the list 1 8oz of Amatriciana Sauce- 19.00 2 two pounds of dry rigatoni- 16.00 3 one quart of minestrone soup - 18.00 4 one pint of tomato basil soup - 9.00 Total= 62.00 we are far from cheap but I must say that this is ridiculous! I realize that prices have gone up but this is crazy. hope it tastes like it's from Italy read more

We went to dinner at the house of a friend who served lasagne and Bolognaise sauce from the Sauce Lady. This was some of the best carry out I've had in my life! The pasta wasn't over cooked (which often happens with reheated food) and her flavors are authentic and well balanced (I've been to Italy so I compare the Bolognaise to my memory of the sauce on my trip). The couple who hosted the dinner has also been to Italy and agreed that it was a dinner that could have been served there. If you're looking for a fun, easy option to have a delicious meal, avoid crowds and loud places (so you can visit with those you're sharing the meal with) I highly recommend the sauce lady as a very good option. read more

We ordered lasagna and a side of meat sauce for a family dinner. The person taking the order made a mistake and was rude at the time of pickup. Poor customer service could have been overlooked but the lasagna was flavorless and the meat sauce was horrible. Half the family found the meal inedible! And it cost $85! read more

We were down on vacation and looking for some homemade Italian food to take home for dinner. The Sauce Lady is worth a visit! We had meatballs and sausage bolognese, both were excellent and we will be back on our next vaca and when we move here next year !!!! She has a great selection of fresh entrees to take and bake, and frozen as well if you're stocking up for the week. Friendly service!!! Give them a try you won't regret it ! read more

I had heard a lot of different opinions about the Sauce Lady, so I went to try it for myself. In thinking about my experience, there are two considerations. The first is the Lady herself. She is a lot. She has a very strong, in your face personality which can leave some wanting a bit warmer bedside manner. There is little time for browsing as she is locking in on you when you enter her store and processing you in and out. It was a little much for me, but it's genuine and she seems like a very hardworking small business owner. I can live with that. The second consideration is the food. I have to say I was really underwhelmed and as other reviews have mentioned, it was very expensive. I purchased a 16oz Bolognese along with a 10 pack of small meatballs. It was $25. I know we're in Naples, but still... I found the bolognese was one note, very garlicky and tasted like it was just made of 100% ground sausage. I did not care for it.Traditionally bolognese is a mix of ground veal, pork and beef in a lighter creamy sauce. This was dark, very dense and looked like a ground beef chili. As for the meatballs, they were really dense and not very flavorful. As you can see in the picture I'm not sure how they were cooked. With the lack of color they don't appear to be cooked in the oven or on the stove. Taste is an individual thing and I mean no disrespect to a hardworking business owner, but I just don't think this is very good Italian. read more

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Had a large pan of lasagna made with only beef for a party, it was absolutely AMAZING! A grand slam with the others who ate it!

I finally walked in and had a chance to experience the reviews. I purchased several items that were priced higher than expected but after the owner proclaimed how her ingredients were high quality and that the $26 for a very small container of seafood canaloni had lobster scallops shrimp and crabmeat I thought the price was expected. When I arrived home I cooked the food as directed and served telling my family the same however my son pointed out that the crab was imitation and a majority of the seafood was comprised of this meat. I'm not surprised I said. It seems these days business owners have taken the route of deception and deliver a lower quality at high prices with no pause for guilt on how they treat their local clients. It's close to the season and this owner will probably go even lower to scam those who walk through her door. I'm sorry I can't continue to support this kind of business mentality which I term " a hand in the pocket with a smile. ". You may think so it's one dish but that's never where it ends. Often I try to support local merchants but in this instance, I suggest save yourself 30-50% overcharge and go to Whole Foods or Fresh Market whose standards are consistent and whose practices are monitored. read more

Terrible! Terrible! Terrible! We are out of town and it was 6 of us. We went to dine in and realized it was carry out only. Before we realized this, my daughter went to the bathroom and the grumpy lady wasn't happy about it. She said the other place we were going to has a bathroom. She kept rolling her eyes and was extremely rude! Lady, retire!!!!! Go home! We are out of town lady, life is great! Be happy and kind! read more

Sauce is OK but not for $19.00 for a small container. Ridiculous ,weak excuse that pancetta costs more, meanwhile there's three pieces of meat.lame excuse. You lost me as a customer read more

Rip off! Highway robbery! I would never shop there again! The woman was so aggressive and rude. You can go to top notch Italian restaurant for take out for less money and you don't have to cook. read more

Fantastic Chicken Parm! Needed a dinner that required a little less time in the kitchen and The Sauce Lady provided it. Loved it! Can't wait to go back and try a few of her other dishes. It all looks delicious! Great place for catering as well and I'll be thinking using catering services for my next party! read more

Some good food...homemade...but expensive. The spaghetti and meatballs were good but the chicken Parmesan had hard / firm chicken.

Come for the sauce. Stay for the lady. She is a doll. Seriously, though, the sauce is amazing. I'm surprised this concept of take-out sauce is not more popular. read more

We had to seek out the commissary in the industrial part of Naples after the Sauce Lady ladelled some chicken noodle soup for take-out and delivery by a well-wisher to her sick friend. So good. The Sauce Lady is actually a second generation Italian cook in a family who have had restaurants and now a well-reputed presence at local Farmers Markets. Her retail outlet on J&C provides fresh and frozen Italian sauces, soups, and entrees beginning at about $8 per pound. Staff also frequent the Bonita Springs Promenade during Saturday morning markets. Delicious fare, if not a bit pricey. read more

The food was ok. Garlic bread not buttery but dry. Spent over 250.00 on lunch for my office. When I asked if I could pick up a little sauce the next day because the vegetable lasagna was mostly solid pasta very little cheese and from what I could tell frozen crinkle cut carrots and again DRY. Ella the owner said oh yes of course you can pick up mor sauce we sell it for xx$$ per pint. I didn't even get the price I was so angry. Sauce lady you better use more sauce so customers don't have to ask for. Way way way overpriced and crazy BAD customer service read more

The only thing this woman makes is the sauce and lasagna. Everything else is pre made and she transfers soups etc. into her own containers. It's like knock off food. Not a true Italian. read more

I love her food, It always hits the spot! My favorite part is being able to stop by grab some food & warm in the oven! Makes the weeknights much easier for a busy family :)) read more

On vacation, I do not want to eat out every night, but certainly do not plan to slave over a hot stove for hours on end. And I hate 'carry out'! The Sauce Lady is a perfect answer - I swing by, pick up some sauce, soup, perhaps Ravioli or a Tiramisu - slide it into a pan or pot - and serve a chef prepared Italian feast at home. No crowds, no rush , and little to no clean up! All the sauces are amazing. We love the meat ravioli. The Tiramisu is perfect. She makes yummy Panini's that can be eaten onsite at lunch - or carried away for dinner. Do you remember what it was like being a kid in an ice cream store or candy shop? And how hard the decisions were? The Sauce Lady is just like that for grown ups - every choice looks better than the last, and if you aren't careful you will walk out with food for 20 when there are only 2 of you! She is starting (what I call) Southern Specialty Saturday's - BBQ ribs, Chicken, Southern Biscuits and Pulled Pork. We plan to try it this weekend! read more

Great frozen and refrigerated stews, soups, sauces, pot roasts or cannoli. If you're buying for a party, order ahead. I use the sauces as a base for mostly home cooked meals. The owner, The Sauce Lady, is very helpful. I strongly recommend this as a foundation for every day and party meals. read more

As a first time customer, I went in to purchase some hot and mild Italian sausage, I had called first to ask if they had fresh sausage, I was told yes but when I got there they were only frozen. I bought 2 packages anyway to add to my homemade sauce for dinner tonight. At dinner, both my husband and I were very disappointed at how soft and mushy the consistency was. I decided to call and let them know about our experience. The owner answered, I introduced myself and she remembered me right away because we had discussed how she suggested I cook them. She immediately became defensive and said that I was the first person ever who had a problem with her sausage, she uses them in everything and no one has ever has told her anything like this. I told her I put them in my sauce on a very low simmer for 4 hours, she said: "why on earth would you do that, you overcooked them!" I'm a decent cook, this isn't the first time I've made homemade sauce with sausage, I've cooked it many times this way for years and never experienced mushy sausage like this. She wasn't at all polite, actually, she was quite put off and upset and actually said "I dont know what to tell ya, don't cook them so long next time." Well, she was so rude, I can say for sure there absolutely won't be a next time! read more

There food here is absolutely amazing. My fiance and I are even having them cater our wedding. Best food and customer service around.

Just bought the Beef Mushroon Barley soup and it was wonderful. I purchased another soup but have not tried it yet. I also purchased hot sausage, eggplant parm but haven't tried those yet. We will be back for the barley soup. read more

Well get ready for this one. I am still at a loss of words for my experience here. I will just tell you what happened when I first walked in from Joe's Diner next door. So I wanted to see what this place was all about and I came in walked around and "The Sauce Lady" asked me what I was looking for. I said "Do you make subs like it says on your door" and she replied "No! Joes Diner is stealing my business!" Uh OK, sorry. Then I made the second mistake of asking her about how this place is like that other Italian place over on Pine Ridge in the Bed Bath Beyond Plaza. Wow what a mistake that was to mention that place. She flipped her lid and told me to never mention that name to her again. She then told me to make myself useful and help an old lady customer with her bags to go to her car. So I did because that's what good people do. I went back inside and she asked what I wanted. I said I dunno might as well try some Meatballs and Sauce. She tells me I'm going to love them. Well I went home and they were alright. I can't really compare them to much, but they made me gassy. I don't know if that is normal or not. Bottom line is she is lucky I'm from New England and can handle her bitchy attitude, but if she keeps it up with other customers I don't see her lasting long. TL;DR Saucy Attitude from Sauce Lady turned me off. read more

The meatballs were very good! The marinara sauce was great with it. You should definitely stop in and she will give you a full rundown of all of her sauces and meals. I'm sure they're all good and her excitement about her food will certainly get you excited about your upcoming meal. read more

Stopped in for first time this week. Excellent service and delicious fragrances free of charge. Choices are prepared fresh for immediate serving or frozen for future use. I was hoping for some hollandaise and bernaise sauces, perhaps specialty BBQ? The Sauce Lady features Italian only, but what she offers is still terrific! We have eaten the meat lasagne...Yum! And will try meatballs next. read more

The sauce eliminates the need to travel to an excellent Italian restaurant. Many times I've worked all afternoon to make fresh sauce that can't come close to The Sauce Lady. Pick the pasta of your choice, and add either bolognese (beef or sausage) or mix them if you like, and you have a wonderful pasta experience. read more

The Sauce Lady catered our Holiday Party and it was great! Everyone really enjoyed all of the food served. The owner really was helpful in making this a great success. If you like Italian, give it a try! read more

This place sucks.......did you hear that? Unfortunately we wanted a tray of lasagna that we had a gift certificate for.We phoned and were told they would be open on Christmas eve and we could stop by to get one, but if we wanted to be sure, they would put one in our name. She then (Angela ) asked for a CC to put our name on it. I clearly asked if she was going to charge it and she said no, its just to hold. Unfortunately on Christmas Eve I had to get my Mom into Healthpark for CHF - Chronic Heart Failure - it was serious and the Lasagna was the last thing on my mind. I noticed yesterday they charged me $65. I called and Angela apolgized and promised to reverse the charges, today I phoned and was screamed at by the owner Ella, telling me it was made to order and too bad, I suggest you do not shop there and ever give them your cc number. PS I have a gift certificate which was going to pay for the Lasagna anyway, now it will go to waste, I wouldn't ever deal with anyone who does not know how to speak or take care of a customer. They are awful. read more

The meals we had tonight, picked up this morning, were not very good. I don't think the other reviewers have ever had good Italian food. The eggplant parmesan was not seasoned and the eggplant oily from not being fried in hot enough oil. There were only 2 stuffed shells and some greasy sausage sauce and some small meatballs in that entree. Very disappointing. read more

Amazing! I've been a customer for years. I like to fill my freezer with all of her great meals, sauces, soups, desserts and much more. The real deal! They will also cater and make custom orders (w/ advanced notice). When I went today, she was working on a huge Tiramisu order. I have a dinner in the oven right now! Yummmmm!!! read more