Fodor's Expert Review Caputo's Fine Foods

Counter service can be slow, but a visit to Italian fine food emporium Caputo’s for freshly made mozzarella and handcrafted pastas (fresh or frozen) is worth the wait. Italian-made ladyfinger cookies and mascarpone cheese are other favorites, as are imported olive oils and cured meats like prosciutto and various salami. This is the perfect place to pick up a Carroll Gardens food souvenir (although you might end up eating it on the way home). They close at 2:30 pm on Sunday.