🎩 This place set the bar for what a Gourmet Food store really is. They offer a wide range of tasty European and American delicacies, plus beer, wine and deli foods for any occasion, celebration and cooking style. For a small space they offer a huge selection along with quality and affordable prices. Overall, its the complete package that I highly recommend people to try, especially if you love cheese.

Favorite cheese shop in Boston. Eclectic selection of cheeses is what they are known for, but their sandwiches and prepared food is highly underrated. You should come get a ham and cheese croissant sandwich and a chocolate milk!

This is the only grocery store in town! They are punctual, the kitchen is fresh, and they produce within an hour or two. Coming out of them provided me with a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Positive feedback has been received for this store.

Great food and service, a little pricey.

Its great here so much to choose from and a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Beyond the best of everything Cheeses sandwiches ,nuts, dessert , Best potato chips I have ever found. Seriously If its the best its there . Number 1 in my book.⛳

John was very helpful in putting together a small cheese plate for a dinner party. Couldnt ask for better service

Only place to go for Authentic new Mexican products

If you like cheese and wine this is the place for you. What are you waiting for, get in there. Fall in love with food all over again.

A wide variety selection of cheese that we all fancy and lots of healthy produce as well. just a well round grocery

Unfortunately there are not a lot of places to get good cheese around Boston. This place has a large selection unfortunately, their cheeses are often too old and get too strong or moldy (not the way they are supposed to be). In addition the place is very expensive.

This is foodie HEAVEN if you are passionate about cheese. They have a broad and extremely well-curated selection of cheeses and the staff is so friendly. Haley was able to quickly select some perfect cheeses for my charcuterie board based on my description of what I wanted. The rest of the store also has a variety of tempting items. Even though its small, Formaggio can be your one-stop shop for the perfect array of party beverages (beer selection is sneaky good!!), appetizers, snacks and desserts. I will be back again and again.

Crowded or chock full of amazing foods of the highest quality 👌

A lot packed into a little box. Good variety of cheeses and decent lunch sandwiches. Staff is hit or miss. I am a finish carpenter that often works in the area. I visit for lunch often. Sometimes I am met by the cashier with a smile and a whats up. Other times I made to feel that I have offended the cashier by my mere existence. She is not my favorite. Otherwise a nice spot to find that special imported cheese or get a lunch bite.

Great selection of products including exotic spices, and gorgeous selection of dips. Thanks for the cooking advice today.

Ive been a customer of this fabulous, eclectic, fancy food shop for more than 10 years. I love the patient way they help you make selections cheese board selections. There sandwiches are top notch, too. Their food is never boring and thats what makes exploratory jaunts here so much fun.

Great selection of artisanal cheeses and cured meat. Eclectic collection of wine and other European staples. I always spend more than I plan to whenever I visit the store!

Customer service needs to marry to the product.

This place is incredible. Everything you need for an incredible and special meal can be curated here. Wonderful wonderful place

Gourmet cheese!

Loved this place. Purchased some great aged gouda that had crystals in it and had this smoked caramel taste to it. Amazing. And paired it with a great red wine purchased from there as well. Service was also amazing.

Always so helpful

A bit pricey but they have a large selection of cheese

We love this store! The cheese selection is amazingly large. They also have a number of interesting beers. In addition, they do a really cool farm share-like program for cheeses and meats, which has been a great way to try a lot of different cheeses and products that I might not have picked out for myself.

You bring a bit of France and for that I love you. Everything I have had here is delicious. The staff is friendly and super helpful. Whenever I go in looking for something, I come out with a perfect, high quality version of exactly what I was looking for.They offer a great curated selection of wines and craft beers, artisan sweets and great cheese. Everything to make the perfect dinner party or night in. I love that everything seems individually chosen for the store and has a story behind it.If I had more money, Id shop here more regularly but also would probably be 400 pounds.

A true sensory experience

They were extremely rude

Excellent cheeses and specialty gourmet items. Prices arent cheap but the cheeses are heavenly. Quite a bit packed into this tiny shop. For more variety, go to the Cambridge store.

Its a lovely boutique, but felt overwhelmed by all the options. Not sure if that much variety is good in such a small space. The staff were lovely, though!

Such a great neighborhood spot. They carry amazing meats, cheeses, and fancy foodstuffs. I went in there to get cheese and crackers for a dinner party and the staff was extremely helpful, made recommendations, and had me try multiple cheese to ensure what I bought was just right.

Best macaroon Ive ever had was from here. The variety of cheese, wine and other amazing delicacies packed into this place is staggering. I had their toasted Italian sandwich and it melted in my mouth. This is a must visit when youre in the South End!

The best place to get cheese and cold cut meats in the city. The wine is also spectacular. One of my favorite places to shop.

The food is GREAT, THEY JUST NEED TO UPGRADE THE INSIDE.

The ultimate high-end food shop. Exquisite selection of grocery items, cheese and charcuterie plus numerous excellent items made in-house.

Little gem in the South End. Loads of amazing cheeses and charcuterie. Packed to the the gills with unexpected treasures. Helpful staff to boot. Highly recommend.

Awesome spot for excellent meats and cheeses for a charcuterie platter. The customer service is great. The few times Ive been there the person helping us select our meats and cheeses is always spot on. Sampling all of the cheese and meats is a plus too. They also carry Jenis ice cream which is to die for. Not cheap...but you definitely get what you pay for. Wish I lived closer so I could go here more often!

Thete are no words that could say how tremendous this place is. Cheese and cheese

So much cheese, so little time. We went on a walking food tour of South Boston and this place alone made it more than worth while. Great cookies too

Good cheese selection and other imported delicacies.

Great selection

They have everything a foodie would need. Fresh truffles. Fine wines. And cheese for daaaaaays. Plus they are super friendly and will help you find the right cheeses for any occasion or meal.

Gem of a place!

If you need some cheeses for a party of a pre dinner snack this is the place to go. Tons of options and hard to find foods. They have a decent craft beer selection as well. Great and knowledgeable staff can help with decisions.

Packed with beautiful cheeses, meats, prepared foods and gourmet goodies. Parking is tricky. Worth the wait for a space.

A must see and taste location if you are a wine and cheese fan

Great neighborhood shop. Great place to buy fresh baguettes!

Neighborhood market place with high end and unique european groceries. Great selection of cheese, patè, fresh and dry pasta, etc.

Wonderful cheese selection! Great specialty grocery store too.

Wonderful locally owned grocery store.Their prices are great and they have a deli packed with homemade options prepared on site! Try their cole slaw , just like Grandma’s!

Great quality goods. Grabbed a great Helle Lager there, some cheese and delicious meat that I cannot recall the names. The meat was $30/lb if that helps, but it was sooooooo good.

Place is incredible, discovered it by chance, great spices selection! Definitely coming back to try some cheese!😍

Really cool shop to buy specially food items. Things are priced affordably.

Helpful, knowledgeable staff who are eager to let you taste before you buy. Best quality with decent prices.

Amazing cheese, great hot chicken when it is the special. and tons of wines to choose from. including an under 20.00 wine section!

Best cheese selection in the area by far. They also have great samples out to try.

Great place, and amazing selections of all the things.

Love this place. Julie and David are the best.

Its quality food, you wont get what theyre selling anywhere else. The products are on the expensive side.

Amazing and helpful staff! So many speciality cheeses and other items to choose from. Its a must-stop if youre hosting a dinner party.

Mostly a cheese and charcuterie store, though they carry spices, candies, jams, and other specialty items. The one in Cambridge is larger and has more staff behind the counter so if you have a choice that ones a bit nicer to have time to talk, taste, and really be guided to a good cheese and meat selection.

The place to bring visitors, to show off how cool it is to live in the South End. Julie is the best!

Amazing sandwiches. Great selection of artisanal groceries. And a very friendly staff!

Serrano & Ibérico. Coppa & prosciutto di Parma, homemade soups using the aforementioned bones for stock!!!?!! Cheeses, artisanal sweets, wines...look, I aint got time: you a foodie? Then this is a destination run. DO IT

I love this small cheese shop. Always a great variety and a great staff to help me choose my cheese, meat and drinks!

Great service. Knowledgeable staff. Incredible products.

Amazing staff, best selection of cheese anywhere. Deliciousness all around.

The best selection of imported cheeses oils pastas cured meats etc.

This outpost of the massive mother shop in Cambridge (you know, the one with the underground cheese caves) is way too small to be useful, right? No way could a specialty grocer exist in such a tiny space and offer anything useful.Wrong.Between the breads, cookies, spices, charcuterie, cheeses (and cheeses and cheeses and..), wine, beer, honeys, pastas, flours, beans, and everything else, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Fortunately the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and affable. If, even with their help, you cant figure out how to put a meal together, just pickup some of their homemade takeout items. The menu changes daily and is posted a week in advance so you can plan your meals around them.Pro tip: they recently started a CSA-like program. You can join for cheese, charcuterie, or both. You get a nice little discount off of their regular prices and get a fun curated selection of different local meats and cheeses. Highly recommended

A true gem for artisanal food: cheese, wine, charcuterie and more. Pricey but truly worth every penny. It is like stepping in an old Italian (or European, per se) store. the selection might not be as wide but truly better than Eataly. Prices are the same but food quality is much higher and truly artisanal.Not to forget: there is a second store in Cambridge, by the Huron Village.

The staff and service was great. Really great selection of cheses and meats.

Good variety of wine, beer, and more. Sandwiches are always very good.

Get there early for lunch – the sandwiches sell out! Avocado torta is where its at.

Excellent selection and great sandwiches!

This place is great. Fantastic cheese selection

Delicious cheeses and interesting beer and wine selection.

Ive scarcely been to Cheese and Import shops this amazing. Maybe Ann Arbor (Zingermans) or Minneapolis (Surdyks). This place has an astounding, well-kept range of imported and local cheeses. One monger was able to guide me through an introduction to artisanal cheeses from Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, offering me tastes, giving me back ground, and eventually helping me choose a few. Theres an incredible diversity of gourmet products that is unparalleled in the area. A limited, yet well-chosen beer selection sidles up to the more dominant wine choices. I will be back.

This is one of my favorite spots in Boston. I used to live a block away and went at least twice a week! Now, I pop in on my way home from the SoWa market.Cheese: they have an outstanding selection. I rarely go with something in mind, instead, I just say creamy or hard or stinky or mild or I need a plate for 4 as an appetizer and they hook me up with tastes and awesome cheese that never disappoints. Theyll let me try it to make sure I like it. They also always have a couple to test out on a counter. Dont even get me started on the burratta and ricotta. SO DELISH.Alcohol: they have an excellent selection. If I go in with a menu and a price point, theyll point me in the right direction. Also, I often cook with wine and beer and theyre great at suggesting the best beer to compliment my chocolate cake!Spices: I try to get most of my spices from the SEF. I know its crazy, but the spices here are actually pretty cheap, and they have an excellent selection.Prepared food: The prepared food here is good! My girlfriends have a battle about who has the better sandwich, Flour or the Formaggio. Personally, I think Flour, but the Formaggio grilled cheese is a thing to behold.Gifts: From cheese boards and knives, to excellent olive oil, to imported pasta, local pastries and other great stuff, this place is great for a hostess present or for someone whops interested in gourmet stuff!Other: Excellent condiments like mustard, olive oil, etc., they actually have great product (arugula, meyer lemons, heirloom tomatoes, dates), I used to get my baking chocolate there b/c its just SO superior to the bakers bar... :) They have great frozen stuff like pasta from nella, their house made mac and cheese, and wonderful ice creams and sorbets. You have to try their pimento cheese.Ugh! I cant get enough! The staff is so knowledgeable, thoughtful, and nice. I dont mind paying for the products b/c theyre superior, the shop is a local gem, and I just LOVE it there. :)

Great market with an exceptional cheese selection and tons of samples!

Extremely friendly staff. They let you sample cheeses and not just the little pieces that they put out. They walk you through what you like (sweet, earthy, salty etc) and the type of milk cow, goat etc and help you find the cheeses you like. When I started, i was a novice and i have started to learn a little over the years as they talk you through where the cheeses are from (e.g. region and farm) and even the process of producing the cheese. One of my favorites is Bianco Sardo. They also have meets and specialty products, beers, wines, natural sodas that are delicious. They have a tasty salad counter with sandwiches like the Turkey Bob, spicy italian on focaccia and a black bean and goat cheese torta with hot sauce. Yum!

Crowded, expensive, awkward register experience but I love it.

Love this place, best cheese and sides

Wonderful selection of cheeses, the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Good quality, slow service

Buy 1 of everything.

Amazing place for wine, cheeses, sandwiches and more!

Great place!

Best selection in Boston, staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Basically the greatest place on Earth.

Awesome. Through and through.

Outstanding selection of cheeses, sausages and jams

Great selection of cheeses

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Fun cheese class

Cheese and salumi make it special

Absolutely delicious

What an amazing place!!!

Truffle cheese