There are few dishes that speak the language of summer as fluently as a Caprese salad. Just three ingredients—ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and fresh mozzarella—can summon the feeling of long Italian lunches and shaded tables under olive trees. And when the mozzarella is soft, cold, and made just days ago? That’s when the Caprese becomes unforgettable.
At Gourmet Italiano in Cascais, we’ve made it our mission to bring this freshness to your table. Whether you’re a purist reaching for mozzarella fiordilatte or a flavor-seeker craving the creamy heart of burrata, our counters are stocked with cheese selected directly from Italy. No preservatives, no shortcuts. Just the real thing.
A Taste of Italy with Fresh Mozzarella and Burrata
In the golden light of Cascais, where the ocean breeze brushes past baskets of ripe tomatoes and bunches of basil spill from market stalls, something extraordinary is waiting—fresh mozzarella and burrata, just in from Italy. At Gourmet Italiano, these aren’t just ingredients. They are the essence of an Italian summer, soft with cream, cool to the touch, and ready to transform your plate. The moment you cut into our Mozzarella Fiordilatte or spoon into a Burrata still glistening with freshness, you’ll know: this is not supermarket cheese. This is the real thing, made by hand, carefully transported chilled to preserve its flavor.
Whether you’re preparing a Caprese salad or layering slices into a pizza margherita, this is where your dish begins. Mozzarella fiordilatte is elegant in its simplicity—firm but yielding, with a clean, lactic aroma that sings beside ripe tomatoes and fresh basil. It melts beautifully, stretches like silk, and holds its shape until the very last bite. Burrata, by contrast, is all heart. Its outer shell of mozzarella conceals a luscious center of stracciatella and cream that pours onto your plate like velvet.
Pair either with a drizzle of Goccia d’Oro extra virgin olive oil or serve with a handful of Taggiasca olives and warm rustic bread. Add a glass of crisp white wine—perhaps a chilled bottle of Villa Antinori—and your table is suddenly in Italy.
Build Your Caprese, Discover the Differences
Forget the over-styled versions. A true Caprese should feel effortless. Slice heirloom tomatoes and let their juice mingle with the soft cut of mozzarella or the delicate center of burrata. Add whole leaves of basil—never torn—then finish with coarse sea salt and a good pour of olive oil. Serve it at room temperature, with fresh breadsticks or carasau bread to soak up every last drop. A Caprese is not just a salad. It’s a memory, a mood, a way of slowing down. And when made with true Italian products, it becomes unforgettable.
At Gourmet Italiano, we receive fresh shipments of mozzarella, burrata, and other soft cheeses like Stracciatella. They come in limited quantities, handled with care and carefully preserved to maintain freshness. You’ll find them in our boutique on Av. Infante Dom Henrique 1027 D 2750-169, Cascais—our very first store, filled with the aroma of imported cheeses and hand-cut salumi.
And if you’d rather taste before buying, visit us at Mercado da Vila, Loja 41, where our team can prepare a tasting plate with mozzarella, burrata, and seasonal extras. Curious to discover what’s fresh this week? Drop by or ask our team in-store about our latest arrivals and seasonal selections.
Italy is closer than you think.
