The Italian Cheese Shop | Online Collection & Delivery

Italian Cheese

Our Italian cheese collection is a journey through centuries of tradition, guided by DOP/PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) rules. These strict standards ensure that every wheel—from the sharp, salty Pecorino Romano to the nutty, crystalline Parmigiano Reggiano-is crafted with care, using specific milk and aging techniques tied to its region. This commitment to place, milk, and time delivers the consistent, distinctive flavor that defines authentic Italian cheese.


Freshness You Can Taste

Your cheese is cut to order. Slicing the day it ships helps lock in aroma, texture, and flavor. It arrives ready to grate, shave, or serve.

What We Carry

  • Pecorino Romano

    A bold, salty sheep's milk cheese that adds a sharp, savory kick. It's a key ingredient in many classic Roman dishes.

    • Flavor and texture: Bold, salty, savory. Firm with a dry, grate-able paste. We carry respected brands including Locatelli.
    • Best uses: Cacio e pepe, amatriciana, finishing soups, shaving over vegetables.
  • Parmigiano Reggiano

    Known as the "King of Cheeses," Parmigiano Reggiano is a nutty, complex cow's milk cheese with a crystalline texture. It's incredibly versatile for both cooking and snacking.

    • Flavor and texture: Nutty and savory with crunchy crystals from long aging.
    • Best uses: Grating over pasta and risotto, shaving onto salads, snacking with honey or aged balsamic.
  • Grana Padano

    Grana Padano is a milder, smoother alternative to Parmigiano Reggiano. It's an everyday grating cheese that melts beautifully.

    • Flavor and texture: Smooth and gently savory, easy to grate for everyday cooking.
    • Best uses: Everyday grating, baking, breading mixes, creamy soups.
  • Asiago

    Asiago can be mild and smooth or firm and sharp, depending on its age. This duality makes it a versatile cheese for a variety of uses.

    • Flavor and texture: From smooth and mild to firm and sharp. Works on boards and in recipes.
    • Best uses: Sandwiches, salads, pizza, snacking. Aged Asiago grates well.
  • Provolone

    Provolone has a clean, mellow flavor and a smooth, sliceable texture. It's a dependable melting cheese.

    • Flavor and texture: Clean, mellow flavor that melts beautifully.
    • Best uses: Hot sandwiches, baked pasta, stuffed cutlets, antipasto platters.
  • Gorgonzola

    Gorgonzola is a rich, creamy blue cheese with a distinct spicy tang. Styles vary from sweet (dolce) to sharp (piccante).

    • Flavor and texture: Blue with a creamy texture and balanced spice.
    • Best uses: Sauces for gnocchi or short pasta, steak toppings, salads with pears or figs.
  • Ricotta Salata

    Ricotta Salata is a firm, salty ricotta cheese that is pressed and aged. It's not creamy like fresh ricotta but is perfect for crumbling or slicing.

    • Flavor and texture: Firm, lightly salted ricotta for slicing and grating.
    • Best uses: Salads, roasted vegetables, or pasta dishes with tomatoes and eggplant.

Packed Right, Shipped Fast

We pack with insulation and ice as needed based on your weather and route, then use quick transit so your order arrives in good shape.

Common Questions

What is the difference between Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano

Pecorino Romano is a salty, bold sheep’s milk cheese that grates cleanly. Parmigiano Reggiano is a cow’s milk cheese with a nutty, savory flavor and a crystalline texture.

Why do you cut my order from the wheel the day it ships?

Because fresh cut tastes different. When cheese is sliced from the wheel right before shipping, the interior has been protected by the rind until the last moment. You get full aroma, natural moisture, and the texture the maker intended. Pre-cut wedges that sit in a case can dry at the cut face, lose fragrance, and pick up fridge flavors over time. When you buy from us, you’ll notice the difference in both taste and texture.

How do you ship cheese safely

We use insulation and ice as needed, then choose fast methods so it arrives cold and ready to enjoy.

For More information see: Guide to Italian Cheese: Types, Uses, and How to Buy

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