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Welcome to our collection of artisanal and imported products. Stock your pantry with the essentials to make a great meal anytime.Ā
Experience the foods we love and taste our way of life.
Every item that is on our shelves and available in our online store is carefully selected for quality and origin. Only the finest ingredients can render the finest meals.
Fortunato Bruzzese brought with him to Canada a love and respect for the foods of his home country.Ā He first immigrated from Calabria, Italy in 1963, and in 1977, he opened La Grotta Del Formaggio, a small Italian deli filled with the best ingredients Italy has to offer. The deli is still situated in the heart of Vancouverās āLittle Italyā supplying Vancouverites with high-quality foods from across the Mediterranean.Ā
LGDF also offers family-style catering and has a wholesale division.Ā
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Great taste knows no bounds. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free, we have just the dish for you!
Create Your Sandwich
Completely custom panini! Choose bread, sauces, and the toppings you like. Have it fresh or grilled.
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La Grotta Del Formaggio has been serving the best of Italian cuisine for over 40 years in the heart of Little Italy on Commercial Drive. We take pride in providing our customers with great service and quality ingredients.







Enjoy our recipes, contributed and taste-tested by LGDF family and staff!

Shatshuka Pizza
This dough is fairly simple to make but requires time for proofing to develop great flavour and a chewy authentic crust.

Artisan Margarita Pizza
This dough is fairly simple to make but requires time for proofing to develop great flavour and a chewy authentic crust.

Pizza Dough Recipe
This dough is fairly simple to make but requires time for proofing to develop great flavour and a chewy authentic crust.


Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
1 cup sun dried tomatoes in packed in oil – partially

Neapolitan Style Pizza Dough (with long maturation)
This dough is fairly simple to make but requires time for proofing to develop great flavour and a chewy authentic crust.