Italian Ingredients & Gourmet Food

From high-quality extra virgin olive oil to a show-stopping truffle salt, The Essential Ingredient is the best go-to source for Italian food. Our online store offers a host of essential Italian ingredients perfect for any kitchen! 

Whether you're making a classic margherita pizza or a spaghetti alle vongole, we have all the top-notch Italian ingredients you need. 

Browse to find the Italian ingredients you seek and recipes you need

Our selection of Italian gourmet products covers everything from Balsamic vinegar and traditional sauces to olive oils, dried vegetables and pasta noodles. Whether you’re trying to make a truffle pesto pasta sauce or a risotto dish at home, we have Italian ingredients that start and complete the dish. 

Not only do we offer the freshest ingredients around, but we also provide highly knowledgeable advice that makes cooking Italian cuisine easy and enjoyable. We strive to make your experience with us as smooth and effortless as possible by providing friendly customer service and an online Italian food store that is always updated with an extensive range of Italian delicacies.

The Essential Ingredient — your one-stop shop for Italian food & all that goes into making it

At the end of the day, you can rest assured knowing that when you choose The Essential Ingredient for your Italian cooking needs — you won’t be disappointed. Thanks to our commitment to quality and convenience, you can now get all the imported goods necessary to make a delicious meal in one place. 

Browse through our selection today and discover just how easy it can be to have a taste of Italy delivered right to your doorstep.

Have questions? Contact us — we’d be happy to assist you.