Italia di Gusto, ‘Taste of Italy’, Opening Soon in Medford Square

– Allison Goldsberry

The Medford Square storefront where Bestsellers Cafe was formerly located will soon host Italia di Gusto, or “Taste of Italy.”

The specialty grocery store/restaurant, part of an Italian franchise that has only one other US location in Ridgewood, New Jersey, should open by the end of the month.

Last week the veritable centerpiece of Italia di Gusto arrived; a pizza oven from Florence that will serve up the most authentic pizza this side of the Atlantic. The special oven will be tended to by a fifth generation pizza chef from Naples, Ciro.

Italia di Gusto will be a place to find imported Italian goods, such as olive oil, cheese, sauces, pasta, coffee, and balsamic vinegar and to also enjoy traditional Italian dishes that feature fresh, local ingredients along with Italian imports.

Franchise owners Matteo and Francesca Ronzio, both from Italy, said entering the shop will be like coming to Italy.

Pictured below: the arrival and installation of the pizza oven.