Garlic stuffed olives, wine, a nut case (literally, a case displaying nuts) and the hardware store interior (high ceilings, wood floors and beams) are just a few of the reasons I love the Italian market located in Richmond's historic depot district. It had been a few years since my last visit, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that during that time they had somehow pulled off morphing this business into both a hardware store and Italian Mercado rolled into one.
Cheek pinchingly cute factors:
-old fashioned bar with swiveling stools
-long glass case boasting everything from baklava and Irish cheese to caprese salad and Italian sausage.
-olive bar
-floors that creek like they have a century-old story to share
Moment  when I took my hands off the cheeks:
-deli food items were a bit on the greasy side: particularly the white bean and 5 grain salads
-expected a broader cheese selection - I would try pushing the envelope a bit more (but who knows, maybe there isn't enough of a demand in Richmond for fetas, brie and gruyere?)
Stopped in for lunch yesterday. Â It was Mexican day on the hot bar, which is interesting. Â I was kind of hoping I could get some Italian. Â However, the taco salad was pretty good. Â I managed to get a lot of food for not that much money. Â They also had pizelles--three flavors of them, and they appeared to be homemade. Â I am a huge pizzelles fan, so I'd go back just for them!
Review Source:I only see one reason to go there and that is to buy Cento canned products. Â It's a brand I know as far back as when I lived in Philadelphia and I trust what they put into the cans.
There aren't many individual places to go in Richmond. Â Since downtown Main Street died in the 1970s, there haven't been many. Â The meat market is gone, the Bartel Hoosier Store is gone, Vigrans is gone and Veach's is only a toy store now.
Maria Mitrione's market is a good look back to those sorts of places. Â However, I think people from out of town will like it better than people who live here. Â I had to push my mum to go there and when we did, it was problematic. Â At first, it was small and crowded. Â Now, that it's opened up with Richmond Hardware, it's not cozy. Â It's a tough situation to win.
I've had the pizza and I would never have it again. Â I don't like Boar's Head meats or cheeses so I wouldn't be buying a sandwich. Â My uncle complained that the last time he was there from Dayton, he got stale coffee. Â I'm not sure how that works since I had to grind beans the last time I bought coffee there, but people in Richmond aren't likely to buy there so it might go stale.
Considering that the depot area is no longer crime-infested as it used to be, I think that people will enjoy the store, especially if they're taking a walk from the good food at Little Sheba's and enjoying all the stores along the way.
How have I never been here until today?
I just returned from lunch here, and this place is really stinkin cool. You can build your own sandwiches out of yummy italian meats & cheeses, and it even comes with a cup of olives on the side. Â I should have ordered a half sandwich because I couldn't finish the whole. They have loads of other menu options as well, and they even serve ice cream.
Then I peek over my shoulder and see a cooler full of brightly colored soda bottles. Now, I'm sort of a soda junkie and have a pretty large collection of funky soda bottles at home so this immediately caught my eye. Loads of fun flavors to try here. I'm now sipping on a Mount Fuji Apple Fizzy Lizzy as I write this review.
There's also lots of fun candies & trinkets to take a look at here as well. Â This is an awesome establishment that I plan on returning to regularly.
I am embarassed to say I have lived here for a year and a half and never stepped foot in this place until now. Â Shouldn't have waited so long! Â Maria Mitrione's is truly awesome for so many reasons. Â Not only do they make fresh, savory, delicious grilled sandwiches, they are also attached to one of the coolest specialty markets I have ever seen!
Their items range from wines, ciders, olive oils, dried goods, popcorns, bulk candy, old time candies, cookies, breads, it goes on and on! Â There are also some unique kitchen items, gifts, toys as well as tools and hardware, it is so cool!
Stopped in for lunch and ordered the Rella-Bella sandwich which was fresh mozarella and fresh portabellas on very genererously sized bread, you have the option of half size as well. Â It comes with bagged chips and choice of either pickles or olives. Â Next time I may buy one of their numerous interesting snack foods that are scattered about the store and have that with my sandwich! Â There is also a salad bar, either all you can eat, or one time pass through as well as a daily hot-meal special. Â The deli case was also full of some items ready to eat such as a very tantalizing lasagna pie. Â
Highly highly recommended!
This is great place to go if you need a break from the overall weird vibe Richmond has. Â Super cute and old fashioned, and they have a lot of the fancy groceries you can't get anywhere else in Richmond. Â
I've yet to get anything but ice cream there, but I would like to in the future. Â They also have a really wonderful selection of rolling tobaccos.
My daughter introduced me to this great Italian deli and market in Old Richmond a couple of years ago, and I always make a stop there whenever visiting her at school. Maria Mitrone's is an old-fashioned market, just like we have in the Italian section of San Francisco called "North Beach." Â Maria's has every Italian and gourmet staple you could imagine, including Italian meats & cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, beer and wine, imported pasta and olive oils, a great selection of cigars, and a lots and lots of other items. They have a great deli where you can order sandwiches and pizzas to order, along with a great buffet/salad bar. A pre-ordered box lunch, complete with sandwich, two sides, dessert and drink is only $7.00. Wow! Â It would cost double that in the Bay Area. Oh, and don't forget the cannolis and Italian cream cake at Maria's. Yum!
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