{"id":85636,"date":"2026-09-05T17:11:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T17:11:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/85636\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T17:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T17:11:24","slug":"the-9-best-italian-groceries-to-buy-at-aldi-and-4-to-skip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/85636\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Best Italian Groceries To Buy at Aldi (and 4 To Skip)"},"content":{"rendered":"

I first discovered Aldi <\/a>in my early twenties when a store opened in my hometown. My mom became an instant fan and she still visits the store every so often to find whatever hidden gems they have in stock. When I met my husband and moved about a half hour away, Aldi kind of fell off my radar since we don’t have one in our area. We also live right down the street from another major grocery store, so we haven’t really had a need to go out of our way to shop at Aldi.<\/p>\n

Over the years, I’ve written about Aldi <\/a>from time to time and thought I should make it a priority to stop by the next time I’m visiting my mom, just for fun. So when I got this assignment to come up with a list of the nine best Italian<\/a> groceries to buy at Aldi (and four to skip), I was excited to have an excuse to go.<\/p>\n

I’ve always loved visiting different grocery stores and Italian food<\/a> is my absolute favorite, so I was really looking forward to this fun experiment. To get started, I began researching which Italian foods Aldi shoppers swear by. Then, I visited two Aldi locations to see what they had in stock.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out which Italian staples you should stock up on during your next trip to Aldi.<\/p>\n

What Italian Products Do They Sell at Aldi?<\/p>\n

Aldi has a wide variety of Italian foods. From breads and pastas to sauces and oils (plus meats, cheeses and pizza), you can find just about everything you need to whip up an Italian meal at home. Aldi stocks both fresh and frozen Italian foods.<\/p>\n

9 Best Italian Groceries To Buy at Aldi1. L’Oven Fresh Garlic Bread<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

L’Oven Fresh garlic bread comes in two varieties: Garlic <\/a>and Parmesan Romano Garlic. The Parmesan Romano version features a blend of shredded parmesan and romano cheeses in addition to garlic.<\/p>\n

Aldi shoppers on Facebook <\/a>describe the garlic bread as “really delicious.”<\/p>\n

“We make pizza and pepperoni boats with it,” one commented. Another called it “one of my favorite Aldi items!!”<\/p>\n

2. Specially Selected Marinara Sauce<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

This marinara sauce is made with a mix of sweet Italian tomatoes, onion and garlic, with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.<\/p>\n

One Reddit<\/a> user said the sauce “tastes just like” Rao’s marinara sauce. Another agreed, writing, “Specially Selected is the one that people say is most comparable to (and some have speculated actually -IS-) Raos.” Another Reddit user called the sauce the “best I’ve tried at Aldi.”<\/p>\n

Aldi also sells a wide variety of other sauces under its store brands.<\/p>\n

3. Mama Cozzi’s Pepperoni & Cheese Calzone<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

After trying a pepperoni calzone from Mama Cozzi’s, one Facebook <\/a>user said they were “so impressed” and called it “a delicious treat.” Several other social media users agreed.<\/p>\n

“We buy these everytime we go,” one wrote. Another commented, “Our son loves those.”<\/p>\n

Related: 7 Best Items To Buy From Costco’s Produce Section (and 5 To Skip)<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Appleton Farms Spicy Italian Dry Salami<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

If you’re craving salami, it’s worth checking your local Aldi to see if they have any of this brand’s products in stock. One Facebook <\/a>user described the salami as “incredible\u2026like it was imported by an authentic Italian deli.” In the Facebook thread, many other social media users weighed in, saying they “love” the product.<\/p>\n

5. Priano Potato Gnocchi<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

Store-bought gnocchi can be hit or miss sometimes, but many Aldi shoppers are fond of this potato gnocchi from Priano, a brand that also sells plenty of other pasta varieties.<\/p>\n

“I’ve used them to make copy cat olive garden chicken gnocchi soup. Very good,” one Facebook<\/a> user commented. Another weighed in on the same chain, writing, “I boil them first .. then bake them in the chosen sauce and they reconstituted beautifully\u2026 tender and fluffy.”<\/p>\n

6. Bremer Mini Meatballs<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

There’s nothing quite like homemade meatballs, but when you’re short on time, frozen meatballs can come in clutch. Many Facebook <\/a>users have expressed their love for Bremer’s meatballs in particular.<\/p>\n

“These are delicious! I used them in a tortellini soup,” one commented. Another weighed in, saying, “They are also good in a wedding soup or saut\u00e9ed with escorale and garlic over pasta.”<\/p>\n

One shopper said they prefer the larger meatballs to the mini ones, but my local store didn’t have those in stock.<\/p>\n

7. Mama Cozzi’s Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

Mama Cozzi’s Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza features a fluffy crust that’s topped with mozzarella, asiago, parmesan and romano cheeses. Aldi fans say they like several varieties of the brand’s pizzas.<\/p>\n

“Mama Cozzi sure knows how to make a killer pie!” one Facebook <\/a>user commented. Another wrote, “I’m learning all the Mama Cozzi’s are good ! Even the veggie one.”<\/p>\n

Reddit <\/a>users are also fond of the brand. “This is the only frozen pizza out of the oven that smells like you have been making pizza all day! Frozen fantastic!” one commented.<\/p>\n

Related: 6 Items to Buy From Walmart’s Produce Section (and 6 to Skip)<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Specially Selected Panino Tray<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

Whether you’re throwing a party or just hosting a few friends, this snack tray can come in handy. On Facebook<\/a>, many shoppers have expressed their love for the product, with one saying it’s “very good,” especially for holiday get togethers.<\/p>\n

“It’s one of my favorite things to buy at Aldi,” another commented.<\/p>\n

9. Priano Stuffed Shells<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

When you’re craving Italian food but don’t feel like eating out, Priano stuffed shells are a solid option to make at home. One Reddit <\/a>user described them, saying they’re the “only premade\/frozen stuffed shells I’ve found that I liked.”<\/p>\n

Another commented on the same thread, writing, “They are in right now but sell out crazy fast, I put out a few cases a few days ago and they are gone already.”<\/p>\n

Related: I Tried 9 Canned Pastas, and Ranked Them Worst To Best<\/a><\/p>\n

4 Italian Groceries To Skip at Aldi1. Specially Selected Garlic Provola Wood-Fired Flatbread<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

Aldi shoppers have mixed opinions on this flatbread that features a cheesy garlic sauce and cheese. One Reddit <\/a>user described it as “a little meh.” Another described the experience of eating the flatbread as “one of those times where the product looks better than the picture on the packaging.”<\/p>\n

One Reddit user said the flatbread was “hard to cut up and generally very sloppy to eat.” At the same time, they said they preferred the veggie version of the product.<\/p>\n

2. Priano Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

If you’re not particular about your olive oil, some Aldi customers say this squeeze bottle is quite convenient. However, olive oil aficionados that frequent the store steer clear of this plastic bottle.<\/p>\n

“Glass bottle olive oil\u2026only,” one Facebook <\/a>user commented.<\/p>\n

Luckily, the store sells Priano olive oil in both varieties.<\/p>\n

3. Priano Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

The reviews on Priano’s Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce are pretty mixed among Aldi fans. When one TikToker <\/a>posted a video of herself sipping it through a straw, many of her followers found it comedic. However, a few weighed in and expressed their aversion to the sauce, with one saying it’s “really bland.”<\/p>\n

Over on Facebook<\/a>, social media users have also debated the merits of Priano’s Alfredo Sauce, wit one person calling it “average” and another saying they “did not like it at all.”<\/p>\n

4. Carlini Pure Olive Oil<\/a>\"Chrissy<\/p>\n

Reddit users aren’t all that enthusiastic about this olive oil brand. In one Reddit <\/a>thread, one shopper said, “I use it as well, but I am not a huge fan of it. I will not purchase any more once I run out.” Another said, “I tried it. It is useable I suppose.”<\/p>\n

Final Takeaways<\/p>\n

Compared to the other grocery stores I typically shop at, Aldi stores aren’t huge, which makes it even more impressive that they have such a large selection of Italian foods. The prices were quite reasonable, something many shoppers typically applaud when talking about the grocery chain. Walking away from this experiment, I definitely have a few new items on my must-try list.<\/p>\n

This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Sep 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Food & Drink<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n