A new location of this Italian market is bringing pasta, sweets to downtown Matthews
This fall in downtown Matthews, you’ll be able to pick up a familiar Italian market’s trademark sausages, frozen ravioli and take-and-bake lasagna, with an even larger selection of items to browse.
“We couldn’t be more excited to announce Enzo’s Italian Market will be opening a new location in Matthews! Coming Fall 2024!,” the market announced via Facebook.
Enzo’s Italian Market, which got its start in nearby Stallings in 2009, will be moving into the former Beantown Tavern space and incorporating a neighboring spot to expand to almost 10,00 square feet.
“When all is said and done, you’ll have access to a full-service Italian market with fresh produce, an osteria — a wine bar with a wide selection of Italian wines and liquors — and a full patisserie bakery,” owner Greg Tigani told CharlotteFive.
Espresso and gelato stations are in the works, along with areas for fresh pasta and mozzarella.
“It’s going to be quite the experience,” Tigani said.
Enzo’s is one of only a few New York-style Italian markets in the Charlotte area. Original owner Enzo LoRe — born in Sicily — opened the first Potter Road store in Stallings and ran the small business for 13 years before selling it in spring 2022 as he fell ill.
When Tigani took over the business from his good friend, the recipes stayed the same. But he added more products including freshly baked bread and desserts, with an eye on growth.
Since then, Enzo’s also opened a Lancaster, SC, store, that has become so popular, it’s moving into a larger space soon. The newer 4,500-square-foot, full-service Italian market will open there May 1.
But don’t worry, there are no plans to close the Stallings market. “The OG remains as is!,” Enzo’s reassured questioning fans on the post.
At least one more location is on its way, as well. Tigani is working on plans with an eye toward an opening a fourth Italian market in early 2025 that will be similar to the expanded store in Matthews.
“If you look at our reviews, people come in every day and say it feels like home and has the authenticity of the New York-style market they’re used to,” he said.
Enzo’s Italian Market
Location: 4420 Potter Rd, Stallings, NC 28104
Location: 210 N Park Dr, Lancaster SC 29720
Location: 130 Matthews Station St, Matthews, NC 28105 (opening fall 2024)
Cuisine: Italian, deli, market
Instagram: @enzos.italian.market
