Rizzo Italian Deli - Worcester

29/05/2026

🍷🇮🇹 Did you know…?

While all of our wines are displayed on the shelves in the deli, if you’re choosing a white or rosé and would prefer it perfectly chilled, we’ve actually got plenty stored in our large wine chiller out the back 👀❄️

So if you spot something you’d like to enjoy cold, just ask and we’ll happily grab a chilled bottle for you.

Perfect for this warm weather ☀️🥂

It’s all part of bringing a little taste of Italy to Worcester - where good food, good wine and warm hospitality always go together 🍾

27/05/2026

We've just hit 700 followers 🤍🇮🇹

Wow... where do we even start? The support for Rizzo Deli has honestly been overwhelming and we’re so grateful to each and every one of you.

Thank you to everyone who supported us before launch, followed our journey, shared our posts and helped spread the word. Then to everyone who came through our doors once we officially opened, visited us over opening weekend, left lovely reviews and kind words - thank you. Opening weekend was amazing, and seeing people enjoying what we're creating has meant the world to us. As a small independent business, you’re helping a little Italian man’s dream come true - all 5ft 3" of him ❤️😂

Keep popping in because we have new products arriving all the time. Our deli is ever-evolving, ever-changing, and we're always looking for new and exciting things to bring in for you!

We’ve also got a few lovely things coming up over the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled 👀🇮🇹

Grazie di cuore ❤️🙏🏼

27/05/2026

Hot weather usually means lighter food… and this is exactly the time of year when proper Italian balsamic and grape condiments come into their own ☀️🍓🥗

These beautiful bottles from Giuseppe Giusti of Modena aren't just 'vinegar' - the Giusti family has been producing balsamic since 1605, making them one of the oldest balsamic producers in the world. The medal labels you see are inspired by awards won at international exhibitions in the 1800s and represent different recipes and ageing styles.

And the pink bottle on the right? That's Saba - many people haven't heard of it, but it's one of Italy's oldest sweet condiments. Made from slowly cooked grape must, it was already being used in Roman times and is naturally rich, sweet and syrupy.

Summer serving ideas: 💡

🍓 Drizzle balsamic over strawberries (if you've never tried it, trust me)
🧀 Pair with Parmesan or soft cheeses
🥗 Lift a simple tomato and mozzarella salad
🍦 Try Saba over yoghurt, gelato or fresh fruit instead of syrup or honey

Sometimes the simplest summer food really is the best food 🇮🇹

26/05/2026

🍅🇮🇹 Product spotlight: Cherry tomatoes

Tiny, but a huge part of Italian cooking.

Sweet, juicy and perfect for salads, pasta dishes or piled high onto warm bruschetta with olive oil and fresh basil ❤️

Fun fact: Italy grows hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, and some of the country's most famous tomatoes are grown in volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius. Many Italians will tell you that the simpler the recipe, the better the tomatoes need to be! 🇮🇹

Now for an important question...

Do you prefer your tomatoes cooked or raw? 🍅👇🏽

This has just reminded us of a funny family story... my step-son and daughter (with a 14 year age gap between them!) both came out with exactly the same line at around six years old:

"I don't like tomatoes... but I like them in ketchup because the tomatoes are dead." 😂

So where do you stand... cooked or raw (or dead)? 👇🏽😄

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

☀️🇮🇹 Bonus opening days? With this sunshine... it would be silly not to!

After such an incredible Grand Opening Weekend and with the continued support we've received (thank you all 🙏🏼), plus temperatures reaching around 28°C tomorrow and 33°C on Bank Holiday Monday, we've decided to keep the celebrations going a little longer...

We'll now also be opening:

☀️ Sunday 24th May - 11:30am-4pm
☀️ Bank Holiday Monday - 11:30am-4pm

Normal opening hours after that will continue as Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm.

Pop in, browse the shelves, have a chat, tell us what you're making for dinner, ask us for wine recommendations, discover something new, or simply come in and enjoy a little taste of Italy 🇮🇹🍷

From regional Italian favourites to local produce and new products still arriving, we're continuing to grow and add more all the time.

If you're out enjoying the sunshine around Worcester, we'd love to see you!