23/10/2026
Dear friends,
After five years, the time has come to close a chapter. La Dispensa Italiana is saying goodbye to Prague.
It was never just a shop: it was our way of bringing you a piece of real Italy — the producers we chose one by one, the cheeses, the cured meats, the w**es, the dishes that made you feel at home.
These are our last days. We had hoped to stay one more week, but the shop has to be handed back by 31 October. Until then we're waiting for you, with special prices on everything — your chance to stock up on what you love, and to say goodbye in person.
We wanted to enjoy the neighbourhood and its wonderful community until the very end: on 22 October we were, for the last time, a trick-or-treat stop for Halloween — and seeing your kids in costume was the most beautiful farewell.
We've left a guestbook in the shop: come and sign it, leave us a few lines and, if you'd like to stay in touch, your contact details.
One last thing: before we hand back the keys, we need to repaint the shop, and we'd love to do it together with you. On Thursday 29 October, join us with brushes, rollers and good music: we'll bring the paint and something to eat, and everyone who lends a hand will take home a couple of bottles of good Italian w**e. Just an hour of your time to help us close beautifully, the way we started: together.
We'll miss little Olivia knocking on the window to say hi, and big Groom, the dog who stops by for a hello every day. We'll miss every one of you, who made La Dispensa Italiana not just a shop, but a little corner of home.
Thank you. For every chat at the counter, for every "could you wrap this one for me?"
Stefi & Carmela
