Cash, Gift Certificate, Interac, Major Credit Cards
Where:
Neighbourhood |
Victoria
Getting There |
Bus 16, 30, 31, 33
Cross Street |
Toronto Street
When:
Hours vary.
Profile
Gourmet grocery shopping
Foodies flock to Ambrosio Market & Deli for fine fare and a sophisticated shopping experience. The small chain of family-run gourmet grocers offers stylish surroundings in which to discover new foods, complete with detailed information of the purveyors and samples. If you’re buying a present for a foodie, the shop puts together fantastic gift baskets. Hosting an event? Ambrosio’s party platters are sure to impress your guests. And if you’re just heading down to the beach, you can pick up a prepared picnic basket. You can even rent bocce ball at some locations to complete the experience.
European imports
Ambrosio Market & Deli specializes in bringing the flavours of Europe to Victoria. The shop offers a wide range of specialty foods, from Italian olive oil and vinegar to Polish goodies. The deli is tempting with an extensive range of olives, cheese and meats. Italian paninis, Portuguese soups and many other light dishes are also available for quick lunches.
Fresh, organic, local produce
Ambrosio is dedicated to supporting local farmers and stocks an extensive array of seasonal produce from Island purveyors. There’s also a strong focus on organic produce and all items are clearly labelled with the location of the farm and whether or not the goods are organic. Free-range chicken and turkey products are also popular. You can even brighten up your dining room table with some fresh flowers from Island growers.