Importers, Distributors & Specialists of Fine Italian Food & Wine Little Italy was the first Italian gourmet food shop in Ireland. It was founded in 1976 primarily to cater for the local Italian community and their culinary needs. Over the years the family business has expanded due to the popularity of Italian food. We pride ourselves on importing and distributing premium quality food and wine from all regions of Italy. Today the company is regarded as a leading Italian importer catering to hotels, restaurants, cafe’s, delicatessens, gourmet shops and off licenses as well as to the general public through our retail shop in Smithfield. You can also shop online and we will deliver direct to your door.