We have lived in suburban Philly for about 4 years now, and Carlino's is our favorite find in the area. It's great to have in the neighborhood to pick up essentials on the fly, but we never make it out of there with just a container of milk. We could happily spend an afternoon eyeing all (and sampling many) of the tasty meats, cheeses, breads, dips... I have to drag my husband out of the place... it's irresistible. Some of their stuff can be expensive, but much is pretty fair. We also like trying to support a local business, even if it's a little more expensive, and feel like they are the real deal when it comes to Italian. We haven't ever used the catering service, but have always found the food we purchased in-store to be excellent. It's a one-stop if you're having people over. It was obvious to us from our first visit that they are passionate about their food and their shop. It's just fun to go there!
Pros: A tasty food experience
Cons: A little pricey
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