There is nothing quite like walking into an authentic Italian market. The sights, the smells, the anticipation of something delicious. There are a lot of delis in the Hudson Valley. Hundreds, maybe thousands. But a true, authentic Italian market is not just a deli. It’s an experience. And you don’t have to go to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

We have some of the best authentic Italian markets right here in the Hudson Valley. I’m sure there are many, but I’ve put together a list of 5 of the very best. One thing I can say about my friends is that they know and appreciate a great Italian market, so I've enlisted them in helping me put this list together. If it’s a real Italian Market you’re looking for, look no further than this list. The list is in alphabetical order. Keep it handy.

5 of the Best Authentic Italian Markets in the Hudson Valley

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I'm sure there are many, many authentic Italian markets and delis throughout the Hudson Valley, but these are the ones I hear the most buzz about. Everyone loves to discover a great market, so if you have a favorite let us know.

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