What Pastificio does

Pastificio (DBA "Pastificio Deli") is a privately held, single-location Italian specialty deli and retail market operating at 1528 Packer Avenue in South Philadelphia, approximately five minutes from the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Founded in 2004 and operating with 1–10 employees, the business serves walk-in neighborhood residents and event-day sports fans Monday through Saturday, with Sundays closed. The company is independently owned with no disclosed venture capital, institutional investors, or parent company.

The product offering is centered on made-fresh-daily items: fresh mozzarella produced on premises, all-natural fresh pasta across ten-plus varieties (manicotti, ravioli in eight varieties, fettuccine, linguini, stuffed shells, rigatoni, potato gnocchi, penne, ricotta cavatelli, spaghetti), and nine homemade sauces. Complementary categories include hoagies (cold submarine sandwiches), hot sandwiches, cutlets, salads, arancini (signature "nonna's" recipe), infernos, inside outs produced exclusively by The Original Florida Style, meatballs, and sides. An on-site Market section sells fresh pasta, imported Italian cheeses (gorgonzola, aged Asiago, Parmigiano, Manchego, fontina, etc.), cured meats, antipasto items, soups, prepared dinner entrees, jumbo lump crab cakes, and Italian wines by weight or unit. Catering and party tray programs (requiring 24-hour advance notice) serve corporate and private events with hoagie trays feeding 3–20 people and full/half pan entrees. Italian specialty gift baskets extend the brand into gifting.

Pastificio generates revenue exclusively through in-person counter sales and advance catering orders; there is no e-commerce platform, no mobile app, no third-party delivery, and no online ordering infrastructure. Marketing is limited to a WordPress website, a downloadable PDF menu, and organic Facebook and Instagram accounts. Pricing follows a simple unit-pricing model with pay-as-you-go billing: individual items range from $3.50 (meatballs) to $17.00 (specialty salads), hoagies from $7.75 to $30.00 depending on size, hoagie catering trays from $60 to $135, and full/half pan catering entrees from $40 to $140. The company has no disclosed patents, trademarks, certifications, regulatory actions, partnerships, M&A activity, or funding rounds.

Name

Pastificio

Legal name

Pastificio

Website

https://pastificiophilly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pastificio is a privately held, single-location Italian specialty deli and retail market in South Philadelphia near the Philadelphia Sports Complex, serving walk-in neighborhood customers and event-day sports fans with made-fresh-daily pasta, mozzarella, sandwiches, salads, and catering trays.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Deli & Specialty Foods

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepared Foods & Catering-Focused Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)

Keywords

• Italian deli
• Fresh pasta
• Italian specialty foods
• Catering services
• Hoagie sandwiches

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Food Sales: Direct walk-in sales of prepared foods including hoagies, hot sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, meatballs, and sides. Customers order at the counter and take food to-go or dine in.
2. Catering & Party Tray Orders: Advance catering orders for hoagie trays, party trays, and full/half pans of prepared entrees for private and corporate events. 24-hour notice required. Adds per-loaf customization options.
3. Market Products: Sales of fresh pasta, imported cheeses, cured meats, antipasto items, homemade sauces, soups, prepared dinner entrees, and Italian specialty items sold by weight or unit from The Market section.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pastificio is an Italian specialty deli and market in South Philadelphia that prepares and sells made-to-order Italian sandwiches (hoagies, hot sandwiches, cutlets, infernos, inside outs), fresh salads, sides, meatballs, and arancini. The Market section retails fresh homemade pasta (made daily with all-natural ingredients), imported Italian cheeses, cured meats, antipasto items, and homemade sauces by weight or unit. Catering and party trays (serving 3-20+ people) are available with 24-hour advance notice for private and corporate events.

Product overview

Pastificio is an Italian specialty deli and restaurant in Philadelphia, offering a comprehensive Italian food experience. The business operates as a single unified concept with multiple product categories: fresh sandwiches (hoagies, hot sandwiches, cutlets), Italian specialties (arancini, meatballs, inside outs, infernos), fresh prepared foods (salads, sides), a retail market (fresh pasta, imported cheeses, homemade sauces, antipasto items), catering services, and specialty gift baskets. The core products include made-fresh-daily pasta and imported Italian cheeses, complemented by signature sandwiches and prepared foods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hoagies Italian submarine sandwiches made with various cold cuts, cheeses, and toppings, available in Small (serves 1-2), Medium (serves 2-4), and full Loaf sizes. Sold as a standalone retail menu item for individual consumers.
• Hot Sandwiches Hot Italian-style sandwiches including meatball parmigiana, sausage parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana, crab cake, and roast beef/pork sandwiches. Sold individually for take-out or dine-in.
• Cutlets Chicken cutlet sandwiches prepared in multiple styles including parmigiana, buffalo, cordon bleu, and Caesar. Sold as individual sandwiches at counter service.
• Infernos Spicy hot sandwiches featuring hot pepper cheese and fried long hots, including chicken cutlet, tuna, turkey, and roast beef variations. Sold by unit at counter service.
• Inside Outs Signature sandwiches made exclusively for Pastificio by The Original Florida Style, featuring Margherita (fresh mozzarella, marinara, basil) and Meatball varieties. Sold as individual units.
• Meatballs "Philly's famous" homemade meatballs served with marinara sauce, available plain or with cheese (WIT). Sold individually by unit.
• Arancini (Rice Balls) Deep-fried stuffed rice balls available in original (meat, marinara & peas), buffalo chicken, Parmigiano Reggiano, cheese steak, sausage & broccoli rabe, and spinach & mozzarella varieties. Sold by the dozen or as individual items.
• Sides Side dishes including Nutella fried ravioli, mozzarella fries, pizza fries, buffalo fries, waffle fries, and fried potato gnocchi. Sold individually.
• Salads Italian specialty salads including CARLA, DANTE, FRANKIE, F&A Antipasto, ROE, GREEK, SAL, Talia's Chef Salad, VINNY, S&M Salad, Caprese Salad, The COBB, and THE SUNDAY. Sold by unit at counter service.
• Fresh Pasta All pasta made fresh on premises daily with all-natural ingredients, including manicotti varieties (spinach, ravioli), fettuccine, linguini, stuffed shells, rigatoni, potato gnocchi, penne, ricotta cavatelli, and spaghetti. Sold by weight from The Market section.
• Homemade Sauces House-made sauces including marinara, spicy marinara, Alfredo, cinnamon Alfredo, rosé, pesto, crab gravy, vodka cream, and meat gravy. Sold by unit/jar from The Market section.
• Imported Italian Cheeses Selection of imported Italian cheeses including gorgonzola, Danish blue, aged Asiago, fresh mozzarella (made fresh daily on premises), mascarpone, Parmigiano, Jarlsberg, Manchego, fontina, Crotonese, Pepato, sharp provolone, Locatelli, Grana Padano, ricotta salata, Piave, and Fontinella. Sold by weight from The Market section.
• Antipasto Bar Marinated Italian appetizers including mozzarella, roasted peppers, Sicilian olives, grilled eggplants, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, bruschetta, lupini beans, pepper shooters, and stuffed olives. Sold by weight from The Market section.
• Catering & Party Trays Catering services for private and corporate events including hoagie trays (Mini $60 to Large $135, serving 3-20 people), party trays (fruit, Italian cookies, antipasto platters), and full/half pan entrees including homemade gnocchi, eggplant parm, chicken parm, penne vodka, lasagna, baked pasta, and more. Requires 24-hour advance notice.
• Specialty Gift Baskets Italian specialty gift baskets thoughtfully curated with authentic gourmet delights including imported cheeses, cured meats, sweets, and more. Available for purchase as a standalone gifting product.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PastificioDeli1
• Instagraminstagram.com/pastificiophila
• Xx.com/pastificiodeli
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pastificio-santangelo

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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