La Piadina Romagnola
Piada, a Romagna speciality

 What is a piada?

The Piadina, piada or "piè" as it is known in Emilia-Romagna has many names, but all bring to mind sun, sea and holidays. It came into being as peasant bread, yet today it is the queen of delicious snacks, lunch and dinner on the Romagna Riviera. From the Adriatic, this gastronomic delight has gone on to conquer all of Italy and Europe with endless kiosks now preparing them, and now they are even to be found at Cinelli's Pizza and Grill in Oceanside, New York. 

Piadina or Piada is a thin Italian flatbread, typically prepared in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.  Specifically found in Forlì-Cesena, Ravenna and Rimini. It is usually made with white flour, lard (or olive oil), salt and water. The dough is traditionally cooked on a terracotta dish (called teggia in the Romagnolo dialect), although nowadays flat pans or electric griddles are commonly used.

 The classical piadina romagnola is rolled out thinly with a rolling pin, placed on a low-rimmed terracotta plate (whose shape is rather primitive) and cooked on burning embers. You get a large circular disk, speckled brown by the heat, which is crumbly, tender with a very delicate flavor, and is best eaten with good local cured meat, fresh, soft cheese, and wild herbs. 

 Once a poor man's bread, It is a local food with ancient roots which is however aiming to go global: piadinerie have sprung up all over Italy and as mentioned before Oceanside, New York.  Once cooked, it can be eaten cold, piping hot or as a dessert folded in two or cut into four or else rolled up. It is filled with but not limited to: salad greens, vegetables, cooked ham, porchetta, chicken, veal, various different types of cheeses and cured meats of all kinds not to mention sweet delights such as Nutella and strawberries. Of the cheeses, the classic filling is Squacquerone (although any soft or firm table cheese is ideal), a soft Italian cheese accompanied by cured ham. What's the perfect accompaniment? A good glass of Sangiovese, the Romagna red that's as bright and cheerful as the people of its land.  If you are looking to discover authentic Italian cuisine well don’t hesitate.  Grab our menu today and check out our unbelievable selection of piadine!