"Mangia Bene, Vive Bene”…… "Eat Well, Live Well"

At Cioffi’s the passion for food is contagious. Brothers, Rino and Sergio Cioffi are dedicated to offering customers the highest quality local and European foods while providing outstanding service and prices. They specialize in Italian products that will help make you look like an expert chef to all your friends and family. Cioffi’s also supplies many of the top restaurants in Vancouver with these same fresh and delicious ingredients.

Rino and Sergio’s father, Antonio Cioffi, originally opened Cioffi’s 20 years ago. They chose the Heights because many of their friends lived in the area at the time. Many of their European customers had moved to the Heights from other areas, such as Commercial Drive, making it an ideal location for their new enterprise.

“I truly value the area because of the excellent neighbours and family-oriented nature of the community,” says Rino, who also lives in the Heights. Having an appreciation for the essence of the Heights, Rino runs Cioffi’s with a strong emphasis on friendly customer service. When you walk into the bustling meat market and gourmet kitchen, Rino wants you to feel “as though you are family.”

In the deli you will find an array of fresh cheeses, deli meats, olives, antipasti, olive oils, dried and fresh pasta – only to mention a few items from the vast selection of their products. Two doors over, the meat market is stocked with the highest quality of meats cut fresh to order by their skilled butchers. They have an extensive selection of premium meats, such as Canada AAA Prime, Kobe (Washugyu), all-natural and dry-aged beef, free range, and organic chicken. Those that prefer a helping hand can enjoy a meal prepared fresh daily in their gourmet kitchen. Their house chef creates delicious Italian fare for take-away, such as veal parmigiana, risotto balls, lasagna, pizza and roasted free-range chickens.

Take a stroll down the aisles and discover an authentic Italian experience. Both shops are located on Hastings Street between Gilmore and Carleton. For more information, call 604.291.9373 or visit www.cioffisgroup.com.