Mini-Mazzaro outpost by Gates 7–11
By Gates 7–11 in the Main terminal, this is the airport version of St. Pete’s Mazzaro’s Italian Market, but scaled way down and focused on packaged goods only. Think bags of biscotti, dry pasta, jarred sauces, olive oil, and Mazzaro-branded coffee instead of sandwiches or hot plates. It sits post-security near the central seating area, so you can swing by even with a tight boarding window.
Most items run in the $8–$20 range, with smaller cookies and candy sometimes under $10 and larger gift boxes edging higher. Regulars say they grab a bag of pasta or biscotti here only if they forgot to stop at the full market in town. Expect maybe a dozen or so product types, not aisles of options like the original on 22nd Avenue in St. Petersburg.
What it does well: last‑minute gifts that clearly say “from St. Pete” without leaving security. Several reviewers call out the Mazzaro-branded coffee and biscotti as easy carry-ons that survive a connection through ATL or CLT. Just know there’s zero hot food and no deli counter, so this doesn’t replace lunch from another spot in the Main terminal.
Watch out for two things: limited stock and mark‑ups. Travelers note the selection is “tiny compared to the real Mazzaro’s,” with none of the bakery favorites you’d find in town, and prices a few dollars higher than city retail. Tip: if you care about value, stick to lighter items like coffee beans and cookies; they pack well, feel gift-worthy, and hurt less if the price is above what locals pay.