Is there a supermarket nearby?
su-per-mer-CA-to — stress on fourth syllable. vi-CI-no — stress on second syllable.
When you need to find everyday services in an unfamiliar area.
'C'è un' + place + 'vicino?' is the fundamental phrase for asking about nearby services. You can substitute any place: bar (café), farmacia (pharmacy), banca (bank), bancomat (ATM), supermercato (supermarket), ristorante (restaurant), tabaccheria (tobacconist).
C'è una farmacia qui vicino?
Is there a pharmacy nearby?
The green cross makes pharmacies easy to find
Dov'è il bancomat più vicino?
Where is the nearest ATM?
'Il più vicino' = the nearest one
C'è un bar aperto adesso?
Is there a bar open now?
Italians appreciate this question at any hour
Italian supermarket chains include COOP, Esselunga, Carrefour, Pam, and Conad. Most city supermarkets close for lunch (typically 1pm-3:30pm) and close in the evening (8pm-9pm). Many are closed on Sunday afternoon or all day Sunday. A 'drogheria' (local grocery shop) or 'alimentari' is the traditional alternative, often open longer hours.