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ABOUT • US
Enjoy authentic Italian dining at La Cafeteria. We offer a selection of freshly made paninis, pastas, salads, and soups. Perfect for a quick lunch or a casual home-cooked meal. Visit La Cafeteria at the Italian Store today!
About US
Our Story started in 1958.
Serving Calgarians Authentic Italian Food
Founded in 1958 by the Iamartino family, Great West Italian Importers has grown from a small family business into a culinary institution in Calgary, comprising The Italian Store and Scarpone’s Quality Italian Foods. Today, the second generation continues the legacy, offering a rich selection of European goods. The store is a destination for fresh local and imported meats and cheeses, café and bakery, catering, and a wide selection of grocery and take home meals. We are proud to maintain a deep culinary connection to the community and Italian heritage.
Open Monday – Saturday, 9 – 5pm.
5140 Skyline Way NE, Calgary, AB – T2E 6V1
Phone: 403.275.3300
Where We Started
Sera, one of Iamartino’s children would help stock the store shelves.
Her parents didn’t speak English very well so she also did most of the paperwork. They started selling their product into Safeway, and Sera would go to these stores filling and stocking shelves.
Today, Sera, her husband Mike, Sera’s sister Sue and Sue’s husband Giovanni own and operate Great West Italian Importers, an umbrella company with two divisions. These divisions include The Italian Store; the retail end of this family-owned food business, and Scarpone’s Quality Italian Foods; importer of products from all over the world.
In 2001 The Italian Store opened a cappuccino bar and cafe.
It has a seating area for about 50 people, provides hot lunches, espresso and homemade gelato. Platters, trays and catering orders are a big part of the stores business.
The deli offers a wide selection of local and imported meats and cheese including a delicious assortment of antipasti.
Rows of pasta, juice for winemaking, winemaking supplies, dry goods, fresh bread daily, a small produce section, coffees and pots, san marzano tomatoes, and small kitchen equipment are just a few of the items that make up The Italian Store.
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Years In Excellence
Experience Authentic Italian. Visit The Italian Store.
Italian Store Experience
What You Can Experience At The Italian Store
Explore the authentic flavors of Italy and beyond at The Italian Store.
Custom charcuterie platters and baskets tailored for any event to a large selection of European groceries, cured meats, cheeses, and freshly prepared meals.
La Cafeteria
Enjoy our hot, ready-to-go Italian meals and sandwiches, perfect for a quick lunch or a family dinner.
Platters & Trays
We offer custom platters with premium meats and cheeses, House made antipastos and spreads. Our platters are the perfect addition for any event or occasion.
Custom Baskets
Perfect for any occasion. Corporate gifts, family gatherings or a thoughtful surprise! Please give us 24 hour notice.
Take Home Meals and Deserts
Stock up on our frozen take home meals, deserts or gelato.
