Recipes and Tips

Cook Italian classics with us.

Our Favorite Recipes

Caprese Pesto Focaccia Sandwich mozzarella grilled zucchini

Pesto Focaccia Sandwich with Caprese Filling & Grilled Zucchini

Ciao, We are Mercato di Bellina

Mercato di Bellina is an Italian gifting marketplace inspired by our deep love of Italian food, culture, and community. We share authentic recipes developed with our Italian partners, rooted in generations of tradition and heritage, so you can bring out the best in every product we offer. We hope you find a recipe that feels special to you, and becomes your next go-to comfort food. Benvenuti.

Pici al Pomodoro - Mercato Di Bellina

Pici al Pomodoro Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Pici is a traditional shape of pasta from southern Tuscany similar to spaghetti but chunkier and larger in shape...

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara Prep: 10 minutes Carbonara is one of Italy’s most traditional pasta dishes, that too often, when prepared across the globe, is no...

Noble Fat, There’s an oil for that! - Mercato Di Bellina

Noble Fat, There’s an oil for that! It’s olive harvest season! Between October and early December – depending on variety, geographical position and ...

Frequently Asked Questions

We source directly from small Italian producers, many of whom we work with exclusively.

Yes! We ship anywhere in the U.S. and offer expedited options at checkout.

Most orders ship within 1 business day. Peak season timelines may vary.

Yes, many items include premium gift packaging or can be added at checkout.

Absolutely – just add your message during checkout and we’ll include it in the box.

Yes, we specialize in curated gift boxes for teams, clients, and events.

Fill out our wholesale or gifting inquiry form and our team will be in touch promptly.

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Due to the nature of food products, we don’t accept returns but we always make it right.