Agata & Valentina

All 32 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Burger Buns1 pts
“Agata & Valentina makes really good brioche buns, they're super soft and are perfect to cut open and grill the inside with a touch of butter before throwing down the patty between them.”
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in:Where to buy fresh uncooked pasta18 pts
“Agata and Valentina has a great selection of fresh made pasta, I can never resist buying it although it is pricey.”
H2
in:Fanciest supermarket in NYC?6 pts
replying to u/PeopleFunnyBoy: How has [Agata & Valentina](https://maps.app.goo.gl/42CJFMreLUvb8RJn9?g_st=ic) held up over the years? My wife lived on the UES from like 2008 -2010 when we dated and we loved going there. Was super fancy to us back then.
“It's still very, very good. I live nearby the UES location and always get their baked goods whenever friends invite me over. During the summertime, I enjoy their overpriced yet delicious mango salsa and gazapacho.”
H2
in:UES Cheap & Healthy – Share Your Secrets5 pts
“Our favorite places that are cheap: Super Taste, meat over rice from Friends Halal, El Aguila for burritos (mmm...goat...), pita sandwiches from Hummus and Pita Co., custom heroes from Agata & Valentina (pick any meat and cheeses from their awesome deli).”
H2
in:Gluten free cannoli and/or Tteokbokki2 pts
replying to u/dirtymartinigirl: The gluten free Agata & Valentina on the NW corner of 79/1 has cannolis. They’ll cost you your life savings though.
“They’re also terrible on top of expensive. Their other GF items can be solid but I’d skip the cannolis.”
H2
in:Stores that sell good quality but not expensive passata?2 pts
“Agata & Valentina has an excellent passata if you are near the ues.”
H2
in:Gluten Free Cakes and Pastry that are specifically not Vegan2 pts
replying to u/Sad_Hungry: Funny I've been going to Agata for years and didn't realize that separate off shoot location specialized gf Thank you !
“It’s honestly sooo $$$ that most things aren’t worth buying :( but great for special occasion and amazing gf pasta selection”
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in:You’re putting together a good NYC food gift basket; what to include?2 pts
“brownies from Agata”
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in:Affordable homemade ricotta2 pts
“Agata & Valentina has some solid ricotta that wont break the wallet.”
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in:Chopped lover2 pts
“Agata and Valentina has a great chopped liver”
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in:Best cheese shops?1 pts
“they have great fresh homemade mozzarella.”
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in:Italian Americans, where do you get your cold cuts?1 pts
replying to u/whooocarreess: fugazi italian place
“Nothing fugazi about it. Founded by the Balducci family and has great Italian meats and cheeses.”
H2
in:Where can I find good pesto at a grocery store?1 pts
“I’ve tried so many and Agata and Valentina’s pesto is the best”
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in:Fanciest supermarket in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/PeopleFunnyBoy: How has [Agata & Valentina](https://maps.app.goo.gl/42CJFMreLUvb8RJn9?g_st=ic) held up over the years? My wife lived on the UES from like 2008 -2010 when we dated and we loved going there. Was super fancy to us back then.
“It’s still good, but I’ve had moldy butter (didn’t even know it was possible) and spoiled cheese.”
H2
in:Is there anything similar to Marks & Spencer in NYC?8 pts
replying to u/Plus-Campaign493: Citarella on the UES has some beautiful foods. Mini version of a top end European food hall.
“Agata & Valentina has nice prepared foods.”
H1
in:Erewhon of NYC4 pts
“Agata & Valentina”
H1
in:Italian markets in nyc?3 pts
“Agata and Valentina are my go tos for imported Italian products.”
H1
in:Fanciest supermarket in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/PeopleFunnyBoy: How has [Agata & Valentina](https://maps.app.goo.gl/42CJFMreLUvb8RJn9?g_st=ic) held up over the years? My wife lived on the UES from like 2008 -2010 when we dated and we loved going there. Was super fancy to us back then.
“Nope awful. Lots of rats. I even saw mice inside by the olives 🤢”
H1
in:Looking for a quality butcher shop for beef tongue and oxtails2 pts
“Agata and Valentina, Citarella best butchers on east side imo.”
H1
in:If I’m a Portlander who has fallen in love with Italian sandwiches, visiting Manhattan, anywhere Harlem and below, and I want a legit NY Italian Sub (quality cured meats, quality formaggio, fresh baked bread) where am I going to get the real deal? 2 pts
“It’s my favorite sandwich in the world and I travel from battery park city to the upper east side just for the sandwich. Life changing.”
H1
in:Italian Americans, where do you get your cold cuts?2 pts
“Agata & Valentina on the UES.”
H1
in:Italian Americans, where do you get your cold cuts?2 pts
replying to u/JoKir77: Agata & Valentina on the UES.
“fugazi italian place”
H1
in:Italian Americans, where do you get your cold cuts?2 pts
replying to u/JoKir77: Agata & Valentina on the UES.
“I love A&V.”
H1
in:What killed the Dean and Deluca brand in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/FastChampionship2628: I remember going to Dean and Deluca. Not sure why they closed. What store do you consider most similar that's available now?
“Agata & Valentina!”
H1
in:I’m looking to make my first prime rib roast- where do you recommend going?1 pts
“But I prefer citarella or dicksons or agata and valentina”
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in:Looking for infused olive oil!1 pts
“Zabar’s, Agata and Valentina”
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in:takeout/market bolognese sauce1 pts
“Agata & Valentina”
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in:Highest-end butcher shops in the city?1 pts
“I like Citarella, Agata Valentina.”
H1
in:Where can I buy Bottarga?1 pts
replying to u/JeanCerise: Markys. Eataly. Buon Italia. Citarella. Zabars.
“Agata & Valentina”
H1
in:Best place to purchase a filet mignon to cook?1 pts
“Agata and Valentina would be my splurge.”
H1
in:Fanciest supermarket in NYC?1 pts
“for fancy supermarket I would recommend Agata and Valentina, Butterfield or Zabars”
H1
in:Fanciest supermarket in NYC?0 pts
“quality in the still standing fell apart-Agata Valentina zabars”
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