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Best Family Friendly Italian in Washington Heights
Master Critic Review
Pace's Italian Market
7.5
Pace’s Italian Market is a compact Italian grocery and salumeria where imported products share space with made-to-order sandwiches and fresh mozzarella. Opened in 2023, it functions as a casual Italian stop for families grabbing mortadella sandwiches, cured meats, and pantry items to turn into an easy pasta night at home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mortadella, cheese, and balsamic reduction sandwich on sesame bread, Fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich, House deli selections for make-your-own pasta night
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 7.8
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 6.5
What makes it special: A true Italian market experience uptown, with friendly owners, imports, and overstuffed sandwiches in a tiny, family-run space.
Who should go: Home cooks and families building easy Italian dinners or picnic spreads.
When to visit: Daytime hours before closing so you can browse calmly and ask questions.
What to order: Get the mortadella sandwich, a fresh mozzarella-and-tomato hero, and a few cured meats and pastas to cook at home.
Insider tip: Ask what cheeses and salumi are just in from Arthur Avenue; they’ll often slice samples and steer you to the best buys for the week.