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Long-standing Italian cheese deli reopens after lengthy closure

The deli has been in business for 45 years.
La Grotta Del Formaggio
La Grotta Del Formaggio reopened with a soft launch on Oct. 3, 2022, after a seven month long renovation.

To the hurrah of locals, a beloved Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­cheese deli has finally reopened its doors after a seven month long renovation. 

 began their "long awaited renovation" to their 1791 Commercial Drive deli on Apr. 4 this year with a slated reopening in late June. However, as that anticipated date arrived, the deli postponed the reopening for another month.

Now, a week into October, the deli shop finally opened with a soft launch on Oct. 3. 

"We're so happy to be open again! Thanks for your patience as we get familiar with our new setup," writes the shop in a . 

The long-standing Italian cheese deli has been in business for 45 years, started by husband and wife Fortunato and Anna Bruzzese in 1977, and has become a favourite in Vancouver's Italian neighbourhood.