Authentic, Regional Italian Cuisine
Strada Italiano honors Chef Anthony Cerrato’s Italian heritage and hospitality with authentic, house-made pasta and regional Italian specialties that are prepared à la minute (aka cooked to order) in a cozy old world-style trattoria in downtown Asheville, NC. Next door, The Social Lounge at Strada is Asheville’s original rooftop cocktail bar, offering an alfresco dining experience. Whether you're craving the best Italian food in Asheville or looking for gluten-free Italian options, Strada offers something for everyone, crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes.
Honoring Italian Heritage
Strada Italiano celebrates Italy’s rich culinary diversity, offering Northern and Southern Italian dishes. A second-generation Italian-American, Chef Anthony Cerrato’s menu draws from his Italian heritage, highlighting the unique flavors of Piemonte, Tuscany, Campania, Puglia, and Sicily, as well as his Italian-American upbringing. From classic risottos and house-made pasta to Neopolitan-style pizzas and Sicilian seafood dishes, every plate is prepared with passion and tradition.
House-Made Pasta & Fresh Ingredients
We take pride in our fresh, house-made pasta, made from scratch daily and cooked to order. We use high-quality ingredients — no seed oils or GMOs, and many of our meats, mushrooms, and truffles are sourced locally. Whether you’re indulging in a creamy alla panna, lemony chicken piccata, rich bolognese, or light and flavorful spaghetti aglio é olio, our pasta dishes reflect the freshest Italian dining in Asheville.
Gluten-Free & Allergy-Friendly Dining
We’re proud to be an allergy-friendly Italian restaurant in Asheville, offering many gluten-free pastas, dairy-free options, and vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our kitchen is dedicated to providing safe and delicious meals for all dietary needs without compromising on taste.