The Best Italian Online Food Buys This Year

Browse Our Amazing Online Deli For Trending Flavours and Authentic Favourites

This year, the trend in Italian food is all about high-contrast flavours and pantry powerhouses. We’re seeing a shift toward "swicy" (sweet and spicy) combinations and a renewed love for the "forgotten" harvest—heritage grains and hearty legumes that bring the soul of the Italian countryside to your modern kitchen.

Whether you’re stocking your own larder or looking for the perfect gift, we’ve curated the definitive list of this year's "must-haves" from the Carluccio’s Online Deli.

1. The "Flavour Bomb": 'Nduja Spicy Salami Spread

If there is one ingredient defining 2026, it’s 'Nduja. This fiery, spreadable salami from Calabria is the ultimate kitchen shortcut. It brings an instant depth of heat and umami to anything it touches.

• How to use it: Stir it into a simple tomato sauce, dot it over a sourdough pizza, or follow the "swicy" trend by drizzling a little honey over it on a piece of toasted crostini.

• Find it here: 'Nduja – Spicy Salami Spread.

2. The Artistic Essential: Muraglia Olive Oil

This year, we believe your pantry should look as good as it tastes. Our Muraglia Extra Virgin Olive Oil is housed in iconic, hand-painted ceramic bottles that are true pieces of Puglian art.

• The Taste: Cold-pressed from Peranzana olives, it offers a perfect balance of peppery and fruity notes. It is a "finishing oil"—designed to be drizzled over fresh burrata, grilled vegetables, or even a simple bowl of pasta just before serving.

• Find it here: Muraglia Artisan Olive Oil.

3. The Wild Side: Wild Boar Ragù (Ragù di Cinghiale)

The 2026 "Peasant Cooking" revival has made rich, wild-meat sauces more popular than ever. Our Wild Boar Ragù is a Tuscan classic that delivers restaurant-quality depth without the hours of slow-simmering.

• The Perfect Pairing: This hearty sauce needs a robust partner. Pair it with our Pappardelle or Bucatini al Bronzo—the rough, bronze-die texture is specifically designed to grip every drop of this rich meat sauce.

• Find it here: Ragù di Cinghiale.

4. The Modern Classic: Pistachio Baci di Dama

Move over, hazelnut—Pistachio is the reigning nut of the year. We’ve taken our traditional "Lady's Kisses" and infused them with the buttery, vibrant flavour of Sicilian-style pistachios.

• Why it’s a top buy: They are the perfect bite-sized luxury for an afternoon pausa. The contrast between the crisp, nutty biscuit and the smooth dark chocolate centre is impossible to resist.

• Find it here: Baci al Pistacchio.

5. The Ultimate Curation: "Stelle di Carluccio" Hamper

If you can't decide, let our experts choose for you. Our "Stars of Carluccio’s" (Stelle di Carluccio) hamper has been refreshed for 2026 to include a snapshot of our most prized larder items, from aged balsamic to artisanal sweets.

• The Experience: It’s a "tour of Italy" in a single box, making it the highest-rated gift for foodies this year.

• Find it here: Stelle di Carluccio Hamper.

A Note on Sustainability: In line with this year's focus on conscious eating, many of our products now come from heritage producers using ancient grains and sustainable harvesting methods. Look for the Bio Orto range in our deli for the very best in organic Italian produce.