Di Bruno Bros.

They have a PRETTY good selection of cheese but NO WHERE did I see any extra sharp cracker barrel displayed! There was nothing in a can (Yo! is this is SOUTH PHILLY or what?) and, I found no decent sandwich sliced American cheese! WTF! (what the fromage). It’s no Thrifty, but it’s still it’s a pretty good cheese shop, I guess.

The Bruno Bros provides so many kinds of cheeses and various kinds of Italian food. The price was affordable and the quality was really good! I love their chicken liver paste and lemon flavoured ricotta cheese which tasted like cheesecake! Must check place in Philly.

Not even ½ the selection of the other locations, but love that about this spot! It’s not overwhelming. Good for grabbing cheese and crackers, in and out. The farmhouse cheddar is one of my favorite cheeses of all time– try a sample here!

The Unilocal reviews may have led me to Di Bruno Bros. but it was the cheese samples that made me linger.
Holy cheese selection. I was in heaven. My only regret? That I had a plane to catch the next day with no means of toting around half a dozen hunks of specialty cheeses. From the oozing, spoonable cheeses rolled in tree bark to cheeses that make you think of brussel sprouts, in a good way– they have it all. If I lived in Philly, this would be my go-​to spot for charcuterie and cheese boards before parties (did I mention they have nuts and antipasto too?).
The cherry on top? The staff was super attentive despite being busy and knowing we were out-​of-​towners only looking to purchase a few snacks. I saved the label of my cheese and can’t wait to flash it around to the cheese experts in Indy. Five stars. No doubt about it.
Love,
Queso Me Crazy

Love the cheese shop area the best. Love the samples they give out too. Mostly, I go for the cheese.

Still the best cheese shop in Philadelphia! This is THE original DiBruno’s with the wonderful samples, cheese connoisseurs, and plethora of Italian treats like pizelles and Nutella. The only downside is that it is very very easy to spend a fortune here because, if you are like me, you will want to buy everything you sample, and that lovely Montgomery Cheddar does not come cheap at $ 34.99/lb. But no fears my fellow cheese lovers! The smoked mozzarella is still $ 9.99/lb and it is literally heavenly. Love love love!

Overall: buy some cheese here.
But don’t stop there. Buy candied cashews. And walnuts.
Buy artisan breads. Buy sausages. And prosciutto. And dried meats.
And before you buy anything, taste a free sample of everything in the store. Their employees will never be in too much of a rush to help you sample anything and everything — don’t be shy, just get in here and buy some cheese.

If only max had stopped giving me samples… I wouldn’t have bought 10 pounds of cheese… this completed my foodie trip from Buffalo, and what a way to end. The staff take their time to educate you… and suggest pairings. And they have the pairings too! This little shop met and exceeded my expectations. An episode of the LAYOVER turned me on to this place. Well done…

I always find myself in the Italian market area because of its history and food. DiBruno’s is a great experience all around. The staff is so helpful and knowledgable! They give samples of cheese and help you select the perfect one. The meats are amazing as well. It’s a very special place. It embodies the Italian market! A must see!

The shop smells wonderful, and the staff are helpful and will give you FREE SAMPLES of ANY CHEESE. The only downside, the prices of the cheeses will empty your wallet.

I am pretty OBSESSED with Di Bruno Bros.
Any of my friends could tell you. I am a loyal customer and am there as often as possible to buy something… sometimes I get meat from the butcher, cheese, bread, favorite pre-​prepared items and whatnot.
They are a bit pricey, but it is definitely worth it.
Their Aged Balsamic is to die for! If I could drink it, I would. I also am a big fan of their olive oil. I use it a lot as a finishing oil with pasta and garlic. A little bit goes a very long way for both the balsamic and the oil. If you are unsure of what to get, make sure you speak to someone who works there, they will let you sample and explain what you are getting and what to use it for!
I also LOVE their sandwiches and wraps. I have a serious thing for a great sandwich or wrap. I will say I really like all of their sandwiches/​wraps that I have tried, but my favorites so far are:
The Diavolo Wrap
The Italian Market
The Italian Hoagie
Turkey BLT Wrap
Prosciutto Rustico
Also, keep in mind, a few times I have gone in to grab something and they didn’t have what I wanted…(I was trying to stick to the healthier side of things that day) and a staff member made it for me while I waited and was super helpful in substituting one or two things that I wanted differently.
I am also in LOVE with their Pasta Carmella (hands down one thing I have to get every time I am there), they have great chicken or pork sausages, fantastic chicken masala, meatballs and lasagna… the list goes on. Honestly, I don’t think you can go wrong ordering anything here.
Their produce is super fresh and delicious. They also carry great gourmet band items as well as their house made brand items. I also love their cheese, it is something you have to get when you go here. You can taste before you buy and the staff is always happy to assist you in your selections!
They also have a great café upstairs at their Rittenhouse location.
The staff is always extremely helpful! They are always happy to make suggestions, give cooking tips, and they always let you taste something before you buy it (which is awesome when buying an expensive cheese which I ALWAYS buy cheese when I am here). Everyone you speak to here knows what they are talking about and are willing to assist. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly, its like they’ve known you for a long time and want you to have the best experience at the store that you could possibly have.
Absolutely a place to try if you haven’t and certainly a place to go back to again and again!

I have been coming to Di Bruno Bros for the last year and after my experience today I MUST write a review. I have been calorie counting so I have been avoiding my favorite place in the Italian Market. I went in yesterday and was going to settle for whatever I could find packaged with nutritional information. They were SO helpful and offered to look up the calorie counts for me on the cheeses! I love coming here! The service is always excellent and they really do love what they do!

Stopped in today to grab fast healthy lunch.
Purchased Mediterranean Plate $ 9.99.‘so excited to sink my teeth into it, garlic hummus bland, tabouli salad bland, Tunisian Cous Cous salad bland. What happen to Di Bruno’s? Loved the Pappadew Pepper

What’s not to love about this Di Bruno Bros. Its location in the Italian Market dates back 75 years. Though small, this may be my favorite location of all — the curated selection is top quality and allows you to get in and get out with everything you need. The cheesemongers are the best. I could walk through that store and not even look at the cheese and they will still offer a slice of whatever is being featured that day. (Note: When in Di Bruno, I always purchase cheese.)
Last year my fiancé and I took our families to Di Bruno After Hours, which is when the shop closes and you have the entire place to yourselves. You bring the wine and beer, Di Bruno hooks it up with cheese galore and various snacks. Even my stepdad, a man whose personal constitution involves something about pledging allegiance only to American cheese, found things to enjoy.
Here’s to 75 more years!

What is there to say that hasn’t already been said about Di Bruno Bros. It’s very good, and somewhat expensive. You get treated very well here, regardless of who you have as your monger. They are all very knowledgeable and let you try a ton of cheeses before you buy any. I’ve been in here on numerous occasions for various reasons including cheese for a beer pairing, going to wineries, making fondue, and many others!
The reason I didn’t make it a 5-​star review is because sometimes I feel like I’m being upsold, by a lot. I asked once for duck prosciutto, which is around $ 30/​lb, but I only get 8 – 10 thin pieces, which is roughly $ 3. They were out of it and he suggested a dry-​aged beef instead (I forget the actual name), which he let me try. I should have asked for the price before buying it, but I guess I expected that he would give me something within the same price range. Later I realized it was $ 70/​lb and what he gave me cost $ 16. I wasn’t too happy about that, but I’ll take a little blame for not asking the price.
All-​in-​all, this place is quality and I recommend it to everyone.

Much like Claudio’s, Di Bruno’s deserves a review of its own among the many shops that line the Italian Market. I can only imagine how long they’ve been there, and I can expect that they’ll remain for endless years. I prefer this location over their other locations, and as long as they keep pumping out phenomenal quality and service, I can assure it’ll stay that way.
My first experience was actually during my 3^rd visit. I was so intimidated the first two times, I walked out without ordering anything. Everyone’s knowledge and correct pronunciation of foods I’d never heard of before scared me directly out the door and onto more manageable stores and vendors, full of easier foods like pizza and tomatoes.
I think the guys behind the counter have a keen eye for anxious and uneasy customers. The third time I (terrifyingly) came in, my mother and I were called over and asked about our cheese preferences. While I was explaining how naïve I was about cheese, he had already begun slicing several blocks to sample. Bleu cheese, cheese made with red wine, smokey cheese, etc. I really wish I could remember his name; he was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Did I mention knowledgeable? When I told him I prefer sharper cheeses, he gave me a cheese «so sharp it’ll cut your tongue.» Lesson learned. He also paired a cheese and jam medley to create a french onion soup taste. I doubtfully sampled it. I also wound up leaving with that exact jam and a half pound of that cheese. I was seriously blown away at how much there is to know about then cheese world, and even further, how much those guys know and understand it.
I really can’t say enough about the team at DiBruno’s. When you pair quality and selection with outstanding customer service, you can bet I’ll be back!

New York has Eataly, Philly has Di Bruno! I love this place and always try to stop by when I’m in Philly to get my Cheese and charcuterie…
The only downside for this one is they don’t have wide selection of olive oil…
Other than that it’s a must visit place when u’re in philly!

This place is amazing. Di Bruno Bros is a historic meat & cheese stop in the Italian market, and it’s something you most definitely shouldn’t miss out on. Everything that the store carries has been carefully chosen, and though it’s a small shop, its selection seems pretty perfect to me.
The cheese selection is incredible, and though I love cheese, I wouldn’t call myself an expert. But not to worry, because the staff is SO helpful, and so nice. You can tell them what kind of cheese you’re looking for, and they’ll let you sample as many as you want. I took home a type of brie, and they’ll chop you a piece that fits your needs. They also have a number of sausages and proscuittos you can try, and they’ll even chop up the sausage for you so you can put it directly into your salad or pasta or whatever. Other noms include olives and pasta sauces.
Definitely recommend coming here — from what I understand it gets really busy on weekends and during Thanksgiving — Christmas, so maybe try to come on a weekday!

This is a very specific review… you see, in honor of my 26^th birthday (and, of course, my own personal Year of Cheese), I decided to celebrate with eight close friends at none other than Di Bruno Brothers’ Italian Market location for our very own After Hours party. If you’re a foodie who has at least 7 friends (or can find 7 strangers who have some dollars to spend on a culinary adventures), you can hit up DB’s Italian Market location for a most incredible evening.
Here are the deets: For two hours, from 7pm-​9pm, after the store has closed, you and your 7 buddies (you can add more if you’d like, though it’s a small store so I wouldn’t push it too far) can grab any beverages you want (we went with wine and beer) and are invited on a cheese and cured meats tour de force presented by the mongers. You can sample cheeses that aren’t on the prescribed cheese journey, but pace yourself because the samples may seem small, but the richness is big, and the flavors go hard on the tongue.
The epicurean excursion begins with a cheese spread (a very spicy one initially) while your guests arrive. You can explore the diverse racks of ingredients and items and think of what you’re going to buy (and I say this because you’re definitely going to buy something. You get a 10% discount on everything you purchase that night, so choose wisely.)
After the spread, you face another spread. That spread is any and every olive imaginable. Stuffed with everything from gorgonzola to feta to peppers to prosciutto. I wouldn’t call myself an olive fan… that was before my night at DB Brothers. My personal favorites were the gorgonzola stuffed and the peppers stuffed with provolone and prosciutto.
And then, the formal tasting began.
What could be more formal than a ball of burrata drizzled with the fanciest olive oil known to mankind and sprinkled with this insane red (lava?) salt. I may have had my fair share (and two other people’s share) of this. Next, our mongers jammed some peppadew peppers with Capricho de Cabra, an unreal goat cheese, then drizzled the whole thing with chestnut honey and sprinkled with DB’s infamous Black Lava Cashews. That may sound like an aggressive description for an appetizer. Well, it was an aggressive flavor explosion.
We were presented with different types of prosciutto, a pairing of cheeses and meats to go with the cool beers I brought (I called ahead to let them know the styles, and they said you could do this with wine, too!) I would do this again in a heartbeat. It worked out to be about $ 50 per person (this was in 2013, I don’t know if the prices are the same), and we each came away with a Di Bruno reusable tote, full bellies, a take-​home treat (each person’s was different) and 10% discount on all the goodies we picked up that night. That, to me, feels like a deal.

All I can say is cheeeeeeeses.
While I’ve been here before, this place is nothing short of «cheesey.» I mean that in a good way. The staff is extremely helpful, and the selection is one of the best in the region.
Di Bruno features a wide selection of imported Italian cheeses and specialty Italian meats. They also prepare a wide variety of Italian side dishes from hot peppers stuffed with prosciutto to stuffed olives in oil, all sold by the pound.
If you’re familiar with Lidia Bastianich, it’s one of her favorite stops when she’s visiting Philadelphia while recording a segment of Lidia’s Italy in America.
I highly recommend that you find time to stop at DiBruno Bros while you’re visiting Philadelphia. It’s located in the Italian Market section of Philly.
Mangia