Sam's is more than a grocery store — it's a true Italian market built on the traditions, quality, and standards that have brought families back since 1980. Every product is carefully selected to bring the authentic flavors of Italy and the finest gourmet foods to your table.
Discover a curated collection of imported Italian specialties, premium pantry essentials, and other hard-to-find culinary treasures. At Sam's, we bring together the ingredients, flavors, and traditions that make Italian cooking unforgettable.
Explore Our Signature Products
Angela's Kitchen is our line of handcrafted Italian entrées, sauces, soups, and spreads, all handmade from scratch right here in Angela's Kitchen using treasured family recipes. Every product is prepared with the same authentic ingredients, time-honored techniques, and homemade flavor that have been part of our family for generations.
Handmade Sauces, Soups & Spreads
Bring the taste of our kitchen home with Angela's Kitchen handcrafted sauces, soups, and spreads. Made in small batches using premium ingredients and family recipes, our collection includes rich pasta sauces, hearty homemade soups, flavorful pesto, bruschetta, olive tapenade, and other seasonal specialties. Convenient and ready to enjoy, each item is crafted with the same care and quality found in our deli, making it easy to create an authentic Italian meal at home.
Heat & Serve Entrées
Enjoy the comfort of a homemade Italian meal—without the cooking. Angela's Kitchen Heat & Serve Entrées are handcrafted in small batches using premium ingredients and family recipes, then prepared for ultimate convenience. From classic bolognese lasagna and meatballs in sauce to baked pasta, chicken entrées, Italian sausage & peppers, and seasonal specialties, each dish is ready to heat and enjoy. Simply warm, serve, and bring authentic Italian flavor to your dinner table in minutes.
Fresh Artisan Pasta & Ravioli
Our small-batch artisan pasta is crafted with premium durum semolina flour and traditional bronze die extrusion, creating a beautifully textured pasta that holds sauce the way authentic Italian pasta should. Each batch is frozen fresh to preserve its exceptional quality and flavor. Choose from handcrafted ravioli filled with beef bolognese, classic cheese, lobster seafood, or sausage & mozzarella, along with an extensive selection of fresh pasta shapes including fettuccine, spaghetti, rigatoni, bucatini, cavatelli, casarecce, radiatore, pappardelle, gnocchi, orecchiette, manicotti, cannelloni, and tortellini—bringing authentic Italian craftsmanship from our kitchen to yours.
Premium Italian Specialty Brands
Discover an extensive selection of imported Italian groceries and hard-to-find gourmet specialties, featuring trusted Italian brands and authentic products chosen for their outstanding quality and flavor.
Gourmet Antipasto & Marinated Vegetables
Discover a thoughtfully curated collection of imported Italian antipasti and gourmet specialty foods, including marinated vegetables, roasted peppers, artichokes, olives, Calabrian chilies, capers from Pantelleria, sun-dried tomatoes, authentic 'nduja, and other regional delicacies. Featuring trusted brands like Marconi, Tutto Calabria, and Bruno, these authentic ingredients bring the true flavors of Italy to everyday cooking, effortless entertaining, and memorable meals.
Italian Olive Oils — Single-Estate, Imported & Local Favorites
Discover a curated selection of extra virgin olive oils from Italy's most celebrated regions, including Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia, and Liguria, along with locally produced award-winning Enzo Olive Oil. Featuring trusted brands like San Giuliano, Frantoia, Partanna, and Lorenzo, our collection includes exceptional single-estate and regional oils perfect for cooking, dipping, finishing, and gifting.
Balsamic Vinegars & Glazes
Our collection of imported balsamic vinegars and glazes features authentic selections from Modena, including Giuseppe Giusti, Leonardi, Ponti, and Colavita. From traditionally aged balsamic vinegars to rich, velvety glazes, these premium staples bring exceptional depth and authentic Italian flavor to salads, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and countless favorite recipes.
Imported Dry Pasta from Italy
We carry an exceptional selection of imported dry pasta from Italy, crafted using traditional methods and premium durum wheat. Featuring trusted brands like Rummo, De Cecco, Anna, Rustichella d'Abruzzo, Maurizio, Partanna, and Etto Pasta, our collection includes classic favorites, hard-to-find specialty shapes, and gluten-free options—all chosen for authentic Italian quality and exceptional flavor.
Premium Imported Tomato Products
Whether you're making Sunday gravy, homemade pizza, or a simple pasta, Sam's offers a curated selection of premium tomato products, including imported DOP San Marzano tomatoes and trusted brands like Rega, Strianese, Bianco DiNapoli, Stanislaus, Pomi, and Cento. From whole peeled and crushed tomatoes to passata and specialty sauces, you'll find the authentic ingredients at the heart of Italian cooking.
Premium Pasta Sauces
Bring authentic Italian flavor to your table with our selection of premium pasta sauces, featuring Sam's, Lidia's, Al Dente, Michael's of Brooklyn, Mutti, and Saclà. From classic marinara and tomato basil to hearty Bolognese and specialty sauces, you'll find authentic flavors for every pasta night.
Italian Flour & Baking Products
Bring the tradition of Italian baking home with premium flours and specialty baking essentials from Caputo and Anna. Caputo's signature "00" flours are prized for their fine texture, consistent performance, and exceptional flavor. Perfect for Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, artisan breads, focaccia, and pastries, these authentic Italian flours are trusted by home bakers and professional pizzaioli alike.
Authentic Italian Cookies & Sweets
From crisp biscotti and delicate amaretti to rich chocolates, torrone, imported cookies, and traditional Italian confections, our sweet selection brings the authentic flavors of Italy to every occasion. Featuring beloved brands like Lazzaroni, Leonard Bakery, Mulino Bianco, and Forno Bonomi, you'll find classic favorites and seasonal treats perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.
Gourmet Crackers, Grissini & Taralli
Complete your charcuterie board or elevate everyday snacking with our selection of imported gourmet crackers, traditional taralli, crisp Italian grissini and breadsticks. From artisan crackers and rustic grissini to authentic taralli in a variety of classic flavors, these pantry favorites pair perfectly with fine cheeses, cured meats, olives, dips, and antipasti.
Italian Rice, Polenta & Legumes
Stock your pantry with authentic Italian staples, including premium Arborio and Carnaroli rice, traditional stone-ground polenta, and imported beans, lentils, lupini, and chickpeas. Featuring trusted brands like Bartolini, Scotti, Beretta, Matiz, and Alessi, our selection offers the quality ingredients needed for classic risottos, soups, rustic side dishes, and traditional Italian recipes.
Italian Sodas & Specialty Drinks
From iconic Italian favorites like San Pellegrino to classic, hard-to-find sodas and specialty drinks from brands like A' Siciliana and Mole Cola, our beverage selection offers unique refreshments that go beyond the ordinary.
Wine
Explore our curated collection of more than 300 domestic and imported wines, featuring celebrated Italian reds, Chianti, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, sparkling wines, Moscato, and dessert wines. Whether you're selecting the perfect bottle for dinner or celebrating a special occasion, our wine department offers exceptional selections for every palate.
Note: Market products are available in-store only. Online ordering is not available for market products at this time. Visit us in Fresno to browse the full selection.
Sam's Italian Market is a full-service Italian specialty market inside Sam's Italian Deli & Market at 2415 N 1st St in Fresno. It carries imported Italian meats and cheeses sliced to order, Angela's Kitchen fresh pasta and ravioli, house-made Italian sausage, premium olive oils, San Marzano and DOP tomatoes, Italian desserts, specialty condiments, over 300 wines, and a full pantry section stocked for Italian home cooking. Family-owned by the Marziliano family since 1980.
Sam's deli counter carries imported and specialty Italian meats sliced to order, including prosciutto, smoked speck prosciutto, guanciale, hot and mild soppressata, Genoa salami, finocchiona, hot dry coppa, pancetta, Italian mortadella with pistachio, and hot flat Calabrese salami. All meats are sliced fresh at the counter by experienced deli clerks.
Sam's Italian Market carries Parmigiano-Reggiano, Locatelli Pecorino Romano, imported Pecorino Romano, Le Gruyère AOP cave-aged, smoked mozzarella, fresh burrata, Kasari Fontinella, Swiss Emmental, Madrigal Swiss, Asiago, and Caciotta Tartufo. Cheeses are cut and sliced to order at the counter, not pre-packaged.
Angela's Kitchen is Sam's own house-made fresh pasta line, named for Angela Marziliano, who co-founded Sam's Italian Deli & Market in 1980. Every shape is made with bronze die extrusion and premium durum semolina flour, then frozen fresh in small batches. Ravioli flavors include beef bolognese, cheese, lobster seafood, and sausage and mozzarella. Pasta shapes include fettuccine, rigatoni, bucatini, cavatelli, casarecce, pappardelle, gnocchi, orecchiette, and more.
Yes. Sam's Italian sausage is made in-house from whole muscle pork shoulder, hand-mixed with seasoning, and stuffed by hand crank into natural pork or lamb casings. It contains no nitrates, nitrites, hormones, or preservatives. Available in sweet/mild and medium hot.
Sam's Italian Market carries a wide selection of Italian tomatoes for home cooking, including San Marzano varieties, DOP-certified imports from Rega and Strianese, organic options from Bianco DiNapoli, Cento, DiNapoli, Pomi, and Stanislaus products used by professional kitchens.
Italian market products are available in-store only at this time. Online ordering through Toast and ChowNow is available for deli sandwiches and prepared foods, but the full Italian market selection requires an in-store visit at 2415 N 1st St, Fresno.
Sam's Italian Market is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed Sundays. Located at 2415 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93703. Call (559) 229-9346 for questions.