This is a gem for the city! You can get your taste of Italy without leaving St. Louis. Fresh meats and cheeses take you back for sure. I love I can go get Italian meats and cheeses to recreate my favorite Italian dishes. You walk in and you might as well be in Italy! Just a cute mom and pop deli with friendly staff who love to engage in conversations. I could have talked and ate with them all day! Great prices too! Some items better priced than the local stores. I love going down here to get my meats and cheeses. Go try them out and get some sandwiches and snacks too! read more

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I got the Hometown Hero sandwich, which was really fantastic. Mortadella, Genoa salami, provolone, garlic aïoli with some nice fresh lettuce and tomato. It was on an absolutely perfect hoagie roll from local bakery Union Loafers, and it was one of the best sandwiches I've eaten in a while. In addition to the sandwich, I picked up some beautiful beef jerky, an "end" of mortadella, and a couple of other goodies. Service was quick and friendly and it was a really great stop and I really like that they do not use sodium nitrite in their products, they are all natural! And very tasty. This was the first time visiting this place, although I've passed it many times. Shame on me! I was missing out on some real deliciousness. read more

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Busy on a Friday morning. They have breakfast sandwiches and I would probably have ordered one if I hadn't just just had breakfast. I was waited on quickly and got my Genoa and Spicy Sopressata with a Union Loafers Hoagie roll thrown in. I was in and out quickly even when they were busy. Great place with friendly staff and great salami! read more

Volpi Foods - Salami case - Meat Shops Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Stopped for sandwiches to bring with us when we drive out of St. Louis tomorrow. The food tour in front & wonderful menu were appealing. The market is family owned on the Hill, since 1902. They gave samples which were delicious. We ordered a prosciutto Panino with fresh mozzarella tomatoes, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes pesto on ciabatta. Both sandwiches were fresh and delicious the next day, we really enjoyed them! read more

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Volpi is the top of its class and has the finest products available. I have been coming here my entire life. Even if you buy Volpi products in other stores a trip to the real, original Volpi on The Hill is necessary. This location has the top-of-the-line products, can handle special request, high volume orders, and speak directly to the ingredients and process used in all of their products. Favorites are Genoa, Prosciutto, Sopresseta, Spicy Copa, Olive Salad, really all of it! Buy more than you need, you will be happy to eat on these for days and days! I will be coming here for years to come. This is a family staple. read more

Quality does not require explanation and this place is all that. Quality all imported meats and cheeses. Homemade all milk mozzarella and fresh breads. Hosts of import and local made Italian products there's more to choose then you can imagine. Friendly and helpful staff and great in store sandwich choices. read more

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I picked a winner for review #1800. Obviously I've had plenty of meats and charcuterie from Volpi but I've never gone in during lunchtime and had a fresh sandwich that they made. I don't get out for lunch a whole lot but on this day...I did. I ordered the Prosciutto Panino (Heritage Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula and sundried tomato pesto on toasted ciabatta hoagie). It is simple but great! The prosciutto is flavorful and salty but has a slight sweetness. The mozzarella is creamy and it's all set off by the sweetness of the sundried tomato pesto. I'm not sure where Volpi is buying the ciabatta but it's so fresh and makes the sandwich. I picked up a container of the herb marinated fresh mozzarella while I was there. It's delicious. I can't wait to work my way through the sandwich menu at Volpi. I'll be back! read more

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Why don't I see this place mentioned more when people discuss the best sandwiches in St. Louis? It's the bomb dot com. Though, I suspect they aren't often lumped in with the other popular local sandwicheries of St. Louis because they err on the side of smaller, "craftsman-like" sandwiches and are a Italian meats corporation with national distribution, so they may lose points for "charming, unique, and small-scale." However, I believe this location is around the original deli storefront on The Hill that started their salami enterprise, so they definitely gain points for "authentic and local." The sandwiches are very high quality, using fresh sliced meats and incorporating other local favorites like Union Loafer's bread. I split 2 sandwiches with my partner, the Coppa Panino and Feeling Felino - both fantastic, balanced, and filling. The coppa was more interesting with fig butter and brie, but I preferred the more classic felino on ciabatta. They also have a small selection of other high quality Italian goods and picked up a container of very delicious, earthy green olives that elevate my martini's ten fold. More people should give them a shot, especially because they're a local St. Louis corporation. read more

Volpi Foods - Feeling Felino - salami with mozzarella, herb mayo, and lemon vinaigrette on a ciabtta roll - Meat Shops Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Stumbled into Volpi a few years ago while driving by after running errands, hungry and needing something as soon as possible to bring home for lunch. 3 years later, in a city neighborhood surrounded by endless sandwich shop options it is by far our most craved and visited shop for sandwiches. The ingredients used have consistently been extremely fresh and never wavier. The Hometown Hero is hands down my husband and I's favorite. We've had every sandwich on their menu but return for the Hero time and time again. The staff is so inviting and on the ball making every order in front of you. I love browsing their quaint selection of Italian grocery items for recipes at home or little snacks while waiting for our order. They almost always offer sample packs of their meats in the bag before we leave. We've have salami bites, cheese sticks wrapped in prosciutto or spicy chorizo, all amazing and a fun additional surprise. Such a delightful little shop! read more

I discovered this gem after a trip to Rome. I was only trying to find guanciale for amatriciana, but was pleasantly surprised to find so much more! This place had everything! All kinds of wonderful meats, cheeses, etc. We met the owner who was very nice and helpful. This will be a destination on every future visit to St. Louis! read more

One of the most renowned Italian-style meat suppliers in the country, largely known for their prosciutto Very authentic. Have a very small deli and cold-cut counter with ~5 sandwich options that all feature several different types of salamis. Also have a small selection of sides read more

Simply the best. Volpi cares about the quality of its products and is nationally recognized as one of the top fine meats producers in the nation. I highly, highly recommend everyone that has taste buds to try every product they have!! It's made with pride, love, and care. Let's all support this St. Louis based company! read more

No joke. Best sandwich of my whole life. I ordered the po'boy and it was amazing. Perfect balance of texture and flavors. The family was so helpful too in assisting us in picking out some treats to bring home too. read more

Volpi Foods - Po'boy - Meat Shops Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Last came here in March and they have some of the freshest food available. I had the spicy Italian sandwich which was delicious. The place itself is very small, so if you're coming for a sandwich there's very limited seating so be prepared to know that you may not get a seat. Would highly recommend this place for both it's sandwiches and it's meats. read more

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They have some of the best salami you will ever eat. A lot of choices for Italian deli meats. Try their famous olive salad. It is so good. They mail order and have some items in our Reasor's grocery in Tulsa read more

It was a solid sandwich. The quality of meat was pretty good as well as all the ingredients on top. The staff were very very slow and seemed to really not like their job. Definitely worth a try if you're around the area but I would say this is the best sandwich I've had. read more

Volpi Foods - Prosciutto, arugula, mozzarella, tomato, roasted red pepper on baguette - Meat Shops Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place is the bomb.com. If you are coming to The Hill you need to come here and go crazy. I recommend you get a sandwich first. All are great but the Spicy Italian is on a panini press and the cheese hits you just right. Then hit up the meat and cheese display. There was a free sample of cheese available so try it out. They are on the counter. Also in the bottom right there was a small meat selection in freezer bags available if you want a small sample of meats at a reasonable price. This is perfect if you want to make your own meat and cheese snack later. read more

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Just got a little snack here. Guy working the front was really nice and told us some places to go and look around on the hill. He even gave us a little history about the area too. We will try food for next time but the little meat and cheese cracker snack we got was tasty enough to hold us over until dinner. read more

Went yesterday to make a charcuterie board and the selection of meats and cheeses were excellent!

While the sandwich selection here is limited, the sandwiches do not disappoint. My colleagues and I come here for lunch a lot and we decided this is our favorite sandwich spot on the hill. The portions are reasonable and not wildly large like other places (which is a positive for me). The ingredients and combinations they use are amazing. Of course there are meats, cheeses and other specialty grocery items here, but don't miss the sandwiches! read more

Volvo is the best artisanal Italian meat market I've ever been to. A wide variety of standard favorites like Genova, capicolla and Sopressa as well as less common salami like Toscanini. They experiment with other variations on Italian styles as well as branching out to create a wonderful spicy Chorizo. The quality is consistent and has not changed with the distribution going national. read more

THE place for Salsiccia in St. Louis. As someone who's tried them all, I can tell you that you won't find any better than at Volpi. The classic mild sausage is deliciously rich in fennel, while the spicy version is not really 'hot' so much as 'loaded with zip'. There are other varieties too, and since they make them right there, I try to stop in once a week to get them fresh. Every bite of Volpi meats is a sensation. Each time I visit, I have a list for my particular recipes, but I always go 'off-list'. The choices are endless: pepperoni, pancetta, rotola, coppa, salami, sopressata, prosciutto, cured meats of all variety, and so much more. Each one tastes more spectacular than another, and all at such reasonable prices! They also have a cheese case with some beautiful selections. I have yet to find a better price on Provel anywhere (unless you need a 5-pound box of it). Real Provel, not the packaged imitations you find in some groceries -- Those aren't the same. (You want Hoffman's original brand, not stuff whose main ingredients are part-skim milk and flavorings). And yes, if you freeze it for 20 minutes it's very easy to shred. Recently I purchased their recipe/history book. A great little read with some tasty ideas! They've been in business for well over 100 years and know well what they are doing. Everyone that works there is super-friendly (even during crazy holiday rushes) and makes me feel that they 'want' me as their customer ("A third of a pound of pepperoni? Sure, no problem!"). If I could give Volpi more than 5 stars, I would. You really should stop by to see (and taste) all that Volpi, a fantastic locally-owned family business, has to offer for yourself! read more

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Volpi is a real St. Louis institution. You get the feeling you're someplace special when you walk in the door and take a look at some of the pictures on the walls showing the people who made the place what it is over the years. The big thing here is, of course, the food. I can just about guarantee you will find a sausage you have never heard of. Give it a try - they really care about quality, which has helped their products become a success nationwide. We happened to meet a couple of guys who work at the production facility down the street and talking to them you could tell they were very proud of how things are done (the right way). Get a sandwich at the counter and check out the great variety of products available. read more

Get ready for the sandwich of your dreams! Volpi is a great place to grab deli meats, charcuterie items and more! It's also a great place to stop for lunch. They have about 5 sandwiches that they make to order. On a nice day you can sit outside. They have a bar area facing the window for a few seats as well. You can get in and out quickly and don't sleep on this place! read more

Being a veteran of entertaining & being entertained, I feel strongly about sharing our experience with our Volpi prepared Christmas night charcuterie board. Not only was it expertly arranged with their special Italian dried meats, cheeses, nuts, dried figs and mozzarella salad, but was the star of the show with our guests. We stayed with fun pickup food year, all good, but all the selections on the charcuterie board virtually disappeared. Although crowed Christmas Eve morning, I was in and out of the shop on The Hill on no time. Many residents were visiting on the sidewalk, enjoying their Christmas holiday, adding to my enjoyment. I will definitely make this an annual part of our family Christmas. Thank-you Volpi! read more

If you love cured meats salami, prosciutto, bresaola etc. and flavorful cheeses Volpi foods is Top Notch! Also makes a great gift for holidays or any other time of the year. Many/Most places don't have anything like Volpi... an authentic Italian meat company with a rich family tradition of delivering quality for over 100 years! read more

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Volpi used to offer amazing breakfast sandwiches, but these are no longer available. The prosciutto in the prosciutto and brie sandwich tasted gamey, and the bresaola sandwich was just okay. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Amazing Herb de Provence salami. There Speck and Coppa are to die for! Whenever we are in town we stock up!

Volpi is an awesome little deli that has amazing Bresaola! This is the only place in stl that I've found with Bresaola and the staff is always super friendly! Highly recommend. read more

There's a large place in my heart for Volpi's. I rank it up there as St. Louis' best salumeria! Sure you can get their products at some of the local grocery stores, but their storefront on The Hill is the only place where you can get their goods freshly sliced. Genoa salami is my absolute favorite. Once you have it, you'll never want hard salami again. I love to get it sliced paper thin. So delicious! You can also get some of the other Italian treats like sopressa, coppa, pancetta and mortadella - but the genoa salami is still my absolute favorite. Another thing I like to do is get cheese freshly cut off the wheel. Fontina and the blue cheese are my go-to's for this. I can't tell you why it tastes better off the wheel, it just does. Finally, if you're an olive lover like me, you have to try (what I refer to as) their olive salad. Olives mixed with oil, seasonings and celery - best eaten at room temperature for full flavor. I told my mom that, if I ever land on Death Row, I want this part of my last meal. It's that good! read more

This place is really cool. I've always bought the packaged Volpi salami at The Hill Schnuck's, but never from the actual producer. Today was memorable. Haha The run down: Volpi Salami and Meat Company has been around in the Hill area for over 100 hundred years. They make all sorts of different specialty meats, cheeses, and prepackaged pastas. The space is small but has insane amount of assortments of stuff. They leave a sampling tray out for those who want to try before they buy. I can't say this was a good idea considering Jason and I alone kept "sampling" their goodies. There are several different types of meats. The meats we got are called Mild Sopressa salami and prosciutto. They both taste really good! It's cheaper to buy them from the actual store than the prepackaged kind at Schnuck's. It's a neat visit, so go check it out! read more

Prosciutto! Prosciutto! The very BEST Prosciutto! And red wine salami! And you WILL TRY any other Italian meat this gourmet marvel can provide! Mangia Mangia! I was giddy with glee when I saw a package of the glorious pinnacle of Italian meats packaged at our local Trader Joes. PROSCIUTTO! No, seriously: my boyfriend had tears in his eyes and I think the dog went into orbit from the smell alone.... I had forgotten how much I missed this family place, that I only get to visit when I'm in STL to visit for major holidays... but does that ever lure me to stay for another day... just to see the "OPEN" sign and smell the meaty goodness inside! Update: they have a WEBSITE! Hallelujah... I'm not religious, but a meaty website makes me believe: http://www.volpifoods.com Also, my boyfriend deems this place the one and only food (um, okay, after Hot Doug's: in a classification all it's own) he is willing to break his vegetarianism for. THAT alone says something! read more

Always looking for artisan butcher shops and discovered Volpi products by chance. They Make all sorts of cured meats. The one that caught my eye however was the Fuet; a Catalan style cured sausage. Good flavor, salinity and fattiness. Great with potatoes in a stew or eaten by itself as a snack. Will definitely need to try a bunch more of their other goods read more

Wife - What do you do with [the trimmings]? Girl trimming the prosciutto - We throw it away. Friend #1 - Could we get that too? Girl - uh... ok. It's dryer though, and there could be hair. Friend #2 - That's ok, just don't look at it. It was like chewing on some of the best jerky EVER. If you've only had the pre-sliced stuff, I suggest getting some more recently sliced stuff as it does seem to make a difference (or at least a percieved one.) They sell more random bits that aren't typically available at the local grocery store or Trader Joe's like end cuts and prosciutto bones which definitely come in handy for soups and whatnot. Definitely a place to check out if you live in the area or are just a fan. read more

It is a carnivore's dream...nice and clean, redolent of spices and slices, meatstuffs hanging hither and yon. And everything bodacious. Really. An admixture of Li'l Abner bodaciousness, with just a hint of Bill and Ted. I was amazed to find their products in Birmingham (World Market) and Huntsville (Publix), but that was nothing next to visiting the facility in person. If you don't have fun whilst on The Hill, well...you're not fun. I've had nothing here, or brought to me from here, or dreamed about while on the way here, that I didn't pretty much love, but two of my faves are: "Bresaola" - one of the more uncommon meats, as compared to, say...salami...pepperoni. It's air-dried beef...lucky air. They recommend drizzling it with EVOO and sprinkling it with Parmigiano-Reggiano, but I've never stopped eating it long enough to prepare it. Secondly, the fennel-rich sausage I devoured and later determined must be "Un Mondo Dry Salsiccia." The fennel truly makes it...too many pizzas, sauces, and sausages have foolishly forsaken this little, beloved seed. The Hill is a great area for walking, provided you're not suffering the Hadean temperatures that are currently hot. Take the time to look Volpi over, buy the things I told you were good, and then pick up a few more things. And sample something; that's why delis were invented. The person fortunate enough to babysit the pets whilst I raced Volpiwards were rewarded with products therefrom...and elsewhere. Enjoy. read more

Volpi e Buonissimo! Volpi's salami is superb. I love Italian food, thus I adore Volpi If you every need a few very authentic ingredients to allow your kitchen serve up some genuine Italian cusine, like I do, then stop by Vopli. read more

So, full disclaimer, as a child I would name off Salami and Butter sandwiches as one of my favorite foods. That's Volpi Salami and straight off the counter- real butter- on grandpa's fresh baked Italian bread. *Insert crackling arteries here* If you go to Volpi on a Saturday, you will get to the door, and see that the place is packed to the gills. Don't be tempted to leave and go buy the packaged business from the store. Wait. This is the place I was turned onto Volpi Sopressata. It's amazing and mild. Try it!! Now, go home and make yourself a salami and butter sandwich! read more

St. Louis - The Hill - Volpi. True greatness. Hand made sausage, cheese and cured meats galore. Staff is amazing, food is outstanding. You can find Volpi items at your local grocery, but it's much better when you can get it fresh from the source. The Hill is a go-to place in St. Louis and Volpi is a go-to place in The Hill. Cheers! read more

Whenever I see out of state family, I bring a variety of Volpi products with me. They love it. It's very authentic Italian cured meat. I'm a fan of their soppressata and Calabrese sausage. They also sell prosciutto bones for next to nothing, which are great for making soup. If you've never been, do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

Volpi Foods - Meat Shops Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

On a quest for a birthday present, I went looking for a whole Pepperoni at Volpi deli-counter. I did not find one whole pepperoni, but found two halves and many other kinds of meats. Wow! Did the pepperoni taste good on our home-made pizza. It was really good. While I was at it, they gift wrapped a whole bunch of specialty Italian meats. It looked wonderful.... and the pepperoni is really as good as it gets! While driving around, I found the meat packing plant just four or five blocks away. Amazing, locally owned, and great food to match. The Hill area of St. Louis did not disappoint me or the birthday boy. Thank you, Volpi, for your careful assistance, packaging, and for the great tasting meat! Wheelchair accessibility to the store is through a side entrance. I noticed because my uncle is wheelchair bound. read more