Primi Piatti Market

amazing little place across from Booth park. I’ve probably driven past here 1000 times and never noticed it. thanks Unilocal!recent search for fresh pasta brought me to their doorstep
amazing fresh pasta and great selection of meats and cheese.
have been back 3 times in the last week for more pasta
however I should mention the cannoli.
I should start by saying, I do not like cannoli. That’s probably because I’ve never had a great one. always soggy, flavourless shell and lifeless filling
the ones here BLEW MY MIND. made to order. the shell was crispy and so flavorful. the filling was light, and perfectly sweet. it was the best canoli of my life. my wife and I bought two and we live 5 minutes from this store, and both were long gone well before we got home.
this place is awesome.

This place is great! A little pricey but most of the items are imported. The deli counter is amazing. Awesome deli meats sliced to order. Also a wonderful fresh pasta selection that includes tortellini, ravioli, ect.
Wonderful bread available for purchase as well.

Primi Piatti is amazing! So many great cheeses and meats, and the handmade pastas are incredible. The best place to go for authentic italian foods. The owner and the staff are so passionate about the market, and you can taste it! This is a must-​see place in metro Detroit!

This is a little Italian market in the north end of downtown Birmingham. The staff here is incredible. The owners are always there and willing to help. They have a lot of Italian import foods, but the real draw here is the deli case that has an amazing array of Italian cheeses and meats. Ask about the truffle cheese and the blue cheese soaked in prosecco. They also have homemade pastas and meatballs to go. We stop by every time we go to the farmers market.

I could have spent all day in your beautiful store. You have so many unique and delicious products. I am looking forward to catching a Tasting Tuesday soon!

Wow! What a cool place! We went here after getting back from Rome, and let me tell you — it was just like being back in Italy! They have all the freshest ingredients — tons of cheeses, meats, and even fresh made pasta. They also have everything ranging from different olive oils to canned San Marzano tomatoes (the best!) and adorable china/​kitchen trinkets. The owner chatted with us for a bit and gave us some advice about the dish we were making (Buccatini Amatriciana) and her input really helped us out. It tasted just like what we’d had in Rome!
I am super impressed and I can’t wait to go back. I took off 1 star for price — I totally understand why it’s a little more expensive, and I am of the mindset «you get what you pay for» so I don’t mind paying BUT it makes me sad because I spent $ 40 on supplies for one meal — we could have easily gone out for that price! I’ll definitely shop here for those special meals I’m cooking where only authentic Italian ingredients will do :)

This place is super cute with the nicest owners! I went there for the first time this past weekend and bought an assortment of pastas, sauces, and cheeses that were very fresh and healthy. Monica, the owner, is one of the nicest store owners that I have ever met. My son, who is about the start his terrible twos, got loose in the store for a second and ofcourse went for the nearest breakable item and thew it. I insisted on paying for it but Monica would not charge me for it. She kept saying that accidents happen and she was not going to charge me. It was that gesture that will keep me going back to this store for all my italian food needs from now on!

Best Italian Market in Michigan. All Italian imported groceries, cured meats, Italian cheeses, sandwiches and home-​made pasta! They make fresh ravioli too!

Hours:
Mon Closed
Tue-​Fri 10am-​7pm
Sat 10am-​5pm
Sun 9am-​2pm (same time as B-​ham Farmer’s Market)
I love this little place! The staff is very honest and helpful. They have many options of dry pastas like dairy-​free, egg-​free, gluten-​free, etc as well as imported sauces.
What I really go there for is their fresh pastas and sauces. Their fresh pastas are addictive and cook up great at home. They have different flavors of homemade pasta (traditional egg… basil… mushroom…) to keep things exciting and their sauces are so fresh and satisfying. It makes me smile big time.
The store has other items too, like imported oils, vinegars, jarred items and candies. I have not had their pizzelle or sandwiches, but I am sure they wouldn’t disappoint. I highly recommend stopping in!

Fantastic little store, right across from Salvatore Scallopini. The first thing that greeted us open entering was the wonderful smell of «pizzelle», traditional Italian waffle cookies that were being baked right in the front of the store.
That’s the feel of the place — a cozy place that’s family owned and operated. Throughout the shelves you’ll find a cool selection of imported Italian coffees, chocolates, desserts, household nick-​nacks, and other interesting items.
But the heart of the store is the deli area. An assortment of pastas made fresh daily, and an incredible array of meats and cheeses that they’ll slice for you to-​order. We picked up a mushroom pasta and the silkiest prosciutto I’ve had in years.
UPDATE: Someone we recommended this place to DIDN’T have quite as good an experience with their prosciutto, but I’ll chalk that up to an aberration.
One thing to note: don’t expect to be in and out within a couple minutes. The owners will make conversation with you while they slice the meats, they’ll get to know what you’ll be making with their products, they’ll give suggestions, and they’ll take their time to make sure they get it all right. It definitely adds to the charm, but it’ll also add to the line at the counter during the busier times of day.
4.5 stars would be perfect, but because of the wait times, high prices (it’s Birmingham, after all) and slight inconsistency, I’ll have to go with 4.

I’m a pretty picky eater – so take my word for it when I say the sandwiches here are amazing. They’re noticeably fresher and more flavorful than those at other places nearby.
They have a great selection of Italian groceries too – it took all my willpower not to spend the entire contents of my wallet on chocolates and pasta. Try the Perugina Baci – chocolate hazelnut truffles with little fortunes wrapped inside. Such a treat!
Great place to shop for gifts, too!

What an incredible addition to downtown Birmingham. The owner and her family (that work along side her in the shop) are just lovely. It was like stepping into Italia — standing at the counter sampling cheeses and meats, beautiful homemade pastas (the beet pasta was the most incredible color), so many yummy things! You can order sandwiches to eat in the park or take home a basket full of treats — either way you must stop in. You cannot miss it — look for the scooter outside the door, the owner rides it in every morning. :)

You have never had pasta this good. They do an amazing job! Do yourself a favor and try their homemade pasta! The cheeses are delicious and there’s always unique Italian groceries.