Valentino Food Market

Expensive but you find more exotic and fresh stuff

Holy cow! You cannot beat the produce freshness and pricing anywhere in the area. Since moving to NYC, I've struggled with the inflation of pricing, particularly in groceries since I love to cook from home. Valentino's has fresh seasonal produce at quality deals. A lot of their best priced produce is on display outside along the storefront. They have a small organic produce section in the back of the store as well.
Though I can't find everything for my stock up trip, this is the perfect location for my weekly grocery trip. I also love the meat counter in the back of the shop where the guys are happy to answer your questions and do custom cuts of meat. They're independently owned, so you'll close out your tab at that counter and then continue to the front checkout for the rest of your goods.
I'd recommend going during the day or morning if possible because it can get really crowded in the small aisles. Try to avoid going on weekends in general, it's just too packed.

It is the best place to shop in Ridgewood. There prices are the best. All workers are friendly and knowledgeable. The food quality not bad at all. I totally recommend it. Feels like home.

Pretty good selection but rude and unhelpful staff. Hate to say, but will recommend Associated next block - almost the same selection but much nicer people work there.

they were very rude when I asked for the meat dept's phone number. They said its not part of my store.. UMMMM IF ITS IN IT THEN IT'S APART OF IT!!! the owner came on and gave me the number and said he was sorry.. thats the only reason i didnt give it a one!