Citarella
Family-run gourmet food retailer and fish market founded in 1912, operating eight premium markets and two wine shops across New York City, the Hamptons and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Citarella is a premium gourmet food retailer and fish market operating eight markets and two wine shops across the Northeast United States. Founded in 1912 as a fish market on Manhattan's Upper West Side, the company remains family-run and now serves customers in New York City, the Hamptons and Greenwich, Connecticut.
The business is built around seafood - fresh fillets, shellfish and whole fish sourced from trusted fishermen - which has been its original category since its founding. The assortment has since expanded to include prime dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties, scratch-made pastries, artisanal cheeses and cured meats, smoked fish, imported groceries and a curated range of Citarella private-label products. Dedicated wine shops sit alongside two of the gourmet markets.
Citarella operates across several retail categories: gourmet food, seafood, specialty grocery, wine and spirits, and butchery. Its stated standards emphasise quality, craftsmanship and deep product expertise, with rigorous sourcing requirements for seafood maintained through long-standing supplier relationships.
The company describes its approach as founder-driven and hospitality-forward, treating every customer like family. As it has grown from a single storefront to a regional group of markets, Citarella states a focus on preserving its quality standards, culture and customer intimacy.