Il Villaggio

Now owned by IGL next day, produce and service has one DOWN HILL! Only go there now if I don't have time to go to much more pleasant and FRESH shops elsewhere.

Grumpy service, and be careful when they weigh your veggies as their scales are not correct.

Service with a frown. Food is pretty yummy.

This relatively new deli/grocer in Summer Hill is a little pricey but if youre looking for something special to cook or entertain with then its worth a look. The mixed olives, marinated in chilli and garlic are to die for (not overly spicy, just a little bite). Their cheese selection is also great. Ive gone back numerous times for the gruyere and they have a few double brie that melt in your mouth. They also have a nice range of dips and yoghurts and refrigerated home-made pastas that are great quality but again, quite pricey. Their range of fresh fruit and vegetables are substantial but in terms of what you pay for I would rather go to the little grocer across the other side of the square. The staff have been polite but not overly friendly (not enough to make me want to go there for the service). The people on the deli can be a little surly but have mainly been polite. The take-away salads are reasonably nice though not anything special and the frittata is also quite nice though ...read more