Vote Strada at the Asheville Pizza Showdown 2012

Strada Italiano is excited to be a part of the Asheville Pizza Showdown 2012. We plan on bringing back the same quality pizza we won 1st Place Cheeze Pizza with 2 years ago. We will be there all afternoon and into the evening. We look forward to a great time with the pizza and beer community of Asheville and WNC. Thank you!

Asheville Wine at Strada Italiano

At Strada Italiano in Asheville NC, wine is a big part of what we do. Having that perfect glass of wine with a dish of our Italian Cuisine can turn a good day to great. We take pride in our wine selection as we carefully sample and select each bottle before it is ever listed with our offerings. 


Here are a few wines that will definitely interest you:

1. La Marca Porosecco - Prosecco has quickly become 1 of the most successful sparkling wine types made. It is made from the Glera white grape. Great with appetizers such as the Antipasto and Frito Misto.

2. Bolla Soave - Delicate almond aftertaste makes this wine the perfect quaff to lighter cuisine such as grilled seafood, chicken, fire-based pastas, & entree salads. 

3. Stemmari Chardonnay - This is the most widespread white grape variety in the whole world. It discovered the ideal environment in Sicily Italy for producing wines possessing richness and aromatic intensity. Great with chicken based meals including the Chicken Piccata and also Scorfani fish.


Stop by @StradaAsheville and check out the great wine selection that we have right here in Asheville NC. Also, please take a moment to LIKE Strada Asheville on Facebook.

Arancini Recipe by Strada Italiano Asheville

When we think appetizers, we want something from the Homeland. Something our ancestors have made for many generations. We want a taste of Italy and a piece of history. Arancini originated in Sicily Italy in the 10th century and the family has been eating it ever since. The name actually came from "Arancina" which means "little orange" & this is because of  the size, shape and color of this delicious dish.

Our course you can add your homemade spices to complement the mix, but Arancini is not hard at all to make. The ingredients you will need are:

1lb cooked risotto (rice)
1/4 cup caramelized onion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ball fresh mozzarella med dice
5 eggs
1.5 cups seasoned flour
2 cups Panko bread crumbs


Use a mixing bowl: mix the rice, onions, salt and pepper, when incorporated portion and form into two ounce balls. Push your finger half way through each ball and insert a piece of fresh mozzarella, close and reform the ball. In three stages, bread the balls first with flour, then egg mixture, and finally the Panko bread crumbs. Deep fry the Arancini at 350 for about three to four minutes. Mangia!!

You can make this dish at home, or visit Strada Italiano in downtown Asheville.. & Chef Anthony Cerrato will make some Arancini just for you.

You can also find @StradaAsheville on Twitter and Strada Asheville on Facebook.
27 Broadway Street, Aasheville NC 28801 - Phone: 828.348.8448