Corti Brothers
Best Grocery Institution in Sacramento · CA
Grocers of legendary taste since 1947
Corti Brothers has been Sacramento's landmark gourmet grocery since 1947, an East Sacramento institution credited with helping spark California's 'gourmet revolution' by importing olive oils, cheeses, and wines few American stores carried. Its deli builds the famous 'Corti Special' sandwich, and its house-made ravioli are said to be the oldest continuously produced food product in the city.
Old-fashioned in the best sense — a full-service butcher, cheese, and wine counter under one roof — Corti Brothers remains a beloved family grocer that has shaped how Sacramento eats.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
This record was published by The Centurion Awards from the public record. Selection follows the published criteria; Corti Brothers met them on that evidence. The business can claim the listing or ask us to remove it.
- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Sacramento since 1947 — 78 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Sacramento.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Sacramento has kept Corti Brothers busy for 78 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Sacramento regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best grocery institution in Sacramento for 2025 for turning a family grocery into one of America's great food shops since 1947.
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The details, verified.
- Legal / trading name
- Corti Brothers
- Category
- Shop
- Founded
- 1947, Sacramento, CA
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Centurion Award
- Best Grocery Institution in Sacramento — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
Frequently asked questions.
What is Corti Brothers?
A family grocery since 1947 whose curated aisles and legendary wine and specialty counters made it nationally revered.
Is Corti Brothers award-winning?
Yes — Corti Brothers is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Grocery Institution in Sacramento, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best grocery institution in Sacramento for 2025 for turning a family grocery into one of America's great food shops since 1947.
Where is Corti Brothers?
Corti Brothers is in Sacramento, CA.
Every award, on the record.
Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. The verification above is from the latest published award. Open a year for that year’s citation.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Grocery Institution in Sacramento Sacramento, CA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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