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November 2023 by Sal InNV
Stopped in looking for an Italian market or specialty store. Found another wine shop, low on inventory, with overpriced dried pasta and some jars of olives. Unimpressive at best. Had high hopes based on how they represent themselves, which was inaccurate.
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March 2023 by Alex H
Great place for Italian imported goods — tinned fish, olives, soap. There is also a great wine selection especially Italian wines and Champagnes. Great knowledgeable service and cool open space. They supply the food for Ruth Lewandowski next door — which is also fantastic.
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January 2023 by Mary V.
Ciao Bruto!A newer Italian wine and provisions shop from the lovely folks at Idlewild Wines nextdoor. The shop opened in 2022 and it's a welcome addition to the Healdsburg wine scene. I love local wines, but this Italian girl also loves exploring and trying these imported Italian wines and provisions too. Variety...the spice of life!The owners are extremely knowledgeable about all the wines they carry. Need a recommendation? Just ask!I've been in a few times so far to purchase Italian wines and treats including Antonio Mattei Biscotti di Prato (the best biscotti ever!), torrone (a nougat confection), pasta, and tomato sauce.They also carry Italian sardines, olive oils, cookbooks, wine decanters, and more.Follow them on social to learn about their Friday wine tastings (I still need to get to one), and give them a visit!
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January 2023 by Tom D.
Finally back Yelping after a 2+ year absence due to the pandemic. It's great to be back!We have been visiting Ciao Bruto for the past few months, it's a fabulous new Italian wine and Provision store (along with French Champagne) that is unlike any other wine and provision store in the North Bay, or even in most of the Bay Area.Large, excellent selection of high quality wine from every region in Italy. Piedmont, Sicily, Tuscany etc. etc. they are all covered and in EVERY price range. I have bought numerous bottles based off the recommendations of the owners, all have been exceptional. Add in a large selection of French Champagne and Italian sparkling wine and you have a truly unique assortment of Italian wine and French Champagne.If that was the extent of Ciao Bruto it would be great but the provisions part of the store is awesome! Specialty Italian ancient grain pasta in all shapes and sizes. Believe me, you can taste the difference compared to chain store pasta. Also a large assortment of tinned fish-shellfish, honey, spices, vinegars and oils, pickled veggies, various pestos and sauces, flour, chocolates and others confections, pasta making machines, Italian cookbooks and a whole lot more. All this imported from Italy! You can't quite completely "grocery shop" there but you can get specialty food, wine and provisions you simply can't get anywhere else.Ciao Bruto is the creation from the people next door at Idlewild Wines, also makers of great Italian Piedmont varieties such as Dolcetto, Barbara, Nebbiolo, Arneis etc. all grown in nearby Mendocino County.Service at Ciao Bruto is friendly and very helpful. Not sure about Italian wine, French Champagne or specialty food from Italy, no problem, just ask for help from Courtney whose expertise is French Champagne or Thomas whose knowledge is all about Italian wine and food.We are so happy to have Ciao Bruto locally here in Healdsburg!
