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Agata and Valentine

Expert Reviews of Agata and Valentine

Citysearch | An Upper East Side gourmet mainstay.

Along with Grace's Marketplace, the Vinegar Factory, and Gourmet Garage, Agata & Valentina helps define the Upper East Side as gourmet grocery central. A relative newcomer to the game, this rustic-chic market...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2003
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User Reviews of Agata and Valentine

Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

4.0 of 5 stars. All in all, this is a decent, local place to shop. Small space so it has a cozy feeling with one-way aisles leading you from the entrance to the exit. Agata's my fav around this neighborhood for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jana D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd never been in before Wednesday. and I was desperate to find a place that would make a decent cheese platter at 4pm that would be ready for me to pick up by 10am on Thursday for a nice COMPLETELY…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hallie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow! For my long weekend in New York I stayed at a family friend's pied-a-terre in the UES. While of course I planned on eating out, I freak out if I don't have some food in the fridge, at least…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Felix U.

1.0 of 5 stars. It's okay, not so expensive. But for years now they have always the same stuff. No innovations, no good new ideas, no new products. You're never surprised when you come here. Cheese and other fresh…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Texas M.

5.0 of 5 stars. New York totally tricked me. Coming to the city for the first time, I moved to the dreaded, effing UES. How DEPRESSING. The endless rows of boring, crap ass restaurants were enough to send me…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I hate giving bad reviews, but my first time at A&V was yesterday and I am reluctant to go back. I hate trekking down to Whole Foods so when I found this place, purchased some yummy things for not so…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Quality is great but the staff are not knowledgeable

I don't frequent at Agata & Valentina and now I remember why. I think their produce, imports, pasta's are fabulous but don't bother to ask a staff member that works there for any help. I was there this past...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lei P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Agatha & Valentina. As a single person, it's not that expensive, especially if you want to recreate Tuscan-styled meals like roast rabbit at home...or if you tend to forget fresh produce in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by carey y.

5.0 of 5 stars. This review is based soley on the rainbow cookies. (you can find them with the other treats near the register.) OHMYGOD yum!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by angela g.

4.0 of 5 stars. new to this hood and was making the bf a nice little dinner. got a great pork tenderloin here. while prices are little high and things can be a little too fancy, they had everything i was looking for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlotte W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This grocery store is wayyyy better then anything else this side of town... definitely better than the Associated located on 81st and 1st. Everything is always great quality and fresh. Sometimes…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Quintessential NYC Specialty Food Store

Agata & Valentina is my favorite food store in the city! The produce is the first thing you see when you walk in and it's almost irresistable - beautiful, colorful displays of really unique seasonal finds,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dede L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quality pared with decent prices. Cheese Counter people are knowledgable.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Pam S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best place to get groceries on the UES. The prices aren't much more than the DAG nearby, but the quality is about 10x better. AMAZING sundried tomato pesto pasta sauce.. and in-house branded pasta.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Teddy N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think it's the best this side of a farmers market. Fresh veggies, the best meats and fish and pastries to die for! The only thing that is a PITA is that you have to go to DAG to get the toiletries.
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by your n.

4.0 of 5 stars. As far as grocery stores or supermarkets go in the the upper east side, this place is pretty cool. Well pretty expensive too. It is kind of wierd how the place is super busy, but the cashier line is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian G.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is basically an upscale grocer, but I found myself unwhelmed at the enemic organic section and the almost random selection of anything else. The only thing I was really impressed by was a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Beautiful selection

This is a very good gourmet store, that only doesn't get five stars because some of the competition ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Judith G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to pick up wonderful ingredients, the freshest produce and prepared foods and snacks when you are not sure what you want to eat and also for an impromptu party. Even though it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Aggy & Valley

Ah, Aggy & Valley! What is there to say, except that given my impending move downtown, I am already...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Super little market!

Been a loyal customer of A&V for three years. PROS: Variety, with lots of special surprises tucked here and there - you just have to explore; Freshness of all products; Delicious home-made soups; Wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This gourmet shop is a little too foofy for my taste, but you can find some excellent things such as fresh fruit, homemade raviolis, fish, meats, and salads. They also prepare a pretty hearty portion…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Fresh but expensive

The food is always fresh and the quality is great. Some would say overpriced but I'd say it's about...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chi-chi and costly gourmet fare: crowded with TOO serious foodies the last time I was there, a Sunday. When I grew up down the block, there was a Riker's, a greasy spoon, on that corner, that I wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Is the best

no words ....only try this store & you will agree with me!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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New York Gourmet

I've visited Agata & Valentina on several occasions, each time something new was waiting. I highly recommend them for the best choice of gourmet breads, cheeses, desserts, as well as an excellent choice of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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declious and expensive

While not standing out from other gourmet food stores in the area, Agata and Valentina is worth the splurge now and again. Their produce is consistently fresh and there is a beautiful assortment of cheeses....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2004
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Owner reviews?

First, the lines. LONG and for what? Rich people must either enjoy waiting, paying too much or eating bad food if this store is so popular. Oh, and the staff is NOT friendly at least the one I asked where...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2004
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Perfecto!

This may not be the cheapest store around or the most delicious, but it is certainly the most fun grocery on the upper east side. There is even a ready-made cafe in the front that serves wine, with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2003
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LOVE this place

Absolutely great market. Fresh foods, all quality. My "go to" market on the UES.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2003
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great neighborhood treat

overall, very good value the vegetables are quite fresh the sliced meats are very good value coffee is vg and moderately priced lines can be long but move fast
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2003
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Nice Produce & a great Cheese Department

Agata is a great place to go in the neighborhood for produce (heirloom tomotoes, wild mushrooms and jicama) and superb cheese. They make their own mozzarella. Although pricey, and super-long lines during peak...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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7

Nobody's perfect. Sorry for the cliche! Great people, smiling faces? Who said that? Probably the owners. There are very few great people in this world, and if you are lucky enough to come across just one, then...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Best Food, Best Service, Best Prices

Agata's got it all, from the best produce (at far lower prices than the local Food Emporium) to the best meats. The staff there is great, in particular the butcher and the cheese guys. I do all my weekly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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New York Times

for months, the expansion of agata & valentina, 1505 first avenue (79th street), has been a work in progress. it's now virtually complete, with the new design allowing for more generous displays of produce,...
nytimes.com - user review
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