1. Italian and Gourmet Food Stores
If you prefer to shop in person, you can find real pasta made in Italy at many gourmet and international food stores around the world. Specialty Italian delis and gourmet food shops are the most reliable sources for authentic pasta made in Italy and sold in the USA, UK, Canada or Europe.
Genuine Italian pasta always carries a “Made in Italy” or “Product of Italy” label and often specifies the region of production (like Gragnano, Abruzzo, or Marche). Look for stores that import pasta directly from Italy, such as:
- Eataly (US, Canada, Europe)
- Luigi’s, Di Palo’s, or Buon’Italia (New York)
- Valvona & Crolla (UK)
- Peck or Eataly Milano (if you’re in Italy)
- Trader Joe’s – Sells good-quality Italian-made pasta under its own label
- Wegmans (USA) – Has a strong Italian products section with imported pasta and sauces
- Waitrose and Marks & Spencer (UK) – Often carry De Cecco, Garofalo, and Napolina
- Carrefour, Coop, Esselunga, and Conad (Italy & Europe) – Stock a large variety of local Italian pasta brands.
- Migros and Coop Schweiz (Switzerland) – Offer authentic Italian pasta imported from Italy
- Galeries Lafayette Gourmet (France) – High-end Italian and Mediterranean food section
- Dean & DeLuca or Harrods Food Hall (luxury gourmet stores) – Feature top artisanal Italian pastas
- Rewe and Edeka (Germany) – Carry Barilla, De Cecco, and other imported Italian pasta labels
