Piada Italian Street Food Is Coming To Eagan

EAGAN, MN — Piada Italian Street Food is further expanding into the Twin Cities with the opening of its Eagan location at 3333 Pilot Knob Rd. The fast casual Italian restaurant, conveniently located at Central Park Commons, will open its doors on Tuesday, May 16 at 10:45 a.m. Located off I-35E, this will be Piada’s fourth location in the Twin Cities area, following the recent opening at Mall of America and in Woodbury.

The 2,500-square-foot Eagan restaurant will seat 58 guests inside and 48 guests outside. Service will be provided continuously from 10:45 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Catering and online ordering will also be available.

“We’re enamored by the love the Twin Cities has shown Piada,” Piada CEO Chris Doody said in a statement. “We are beyond thrilled to bring our fresh, modern Italian concept to the community of Eagan.” Guests can now sign up for pre-opening events here.

Inspired by the family-run food carts and markets of ancient Rimini, a bustling seaside community in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, six-year-old Piada has garnered acclaim for its chef-driven and seasonally influenced menu. The focus at Piada is on simply prepared, made-to-order items utilizing dozens of fresh, premium ingredients, as well as house made sauces and dressings, according to a news release.

In addition to the namesake Piada – a thin crust, handmade dough, which is baked on a stone grill, filled with specialty items and then rolled as guests watch the entire process – core entrees also include Pasta Bowls and Chopped Salads. Each is comprised of a grill item, cheese and vegetables.

Diners can choose from three signatures per category, such as the Chef’s Favorite Piada with spicy Diavolo sauce, romaine, sweet and spicy peppers, mozzarella, and shaved and creamy parmesan, or Basil Pesto Pasta with basil pesto, parmesan Alfredo, sundried tomatoes, and freshly grated parmesan, as well as the Balsamic Salad with spinach, shaved napa and red cabbage, feta, bruschetta tomatoes, red onions, spiced pecans, Granny Smith apples, and balsamic dressing– all customizable with added protein.

Grill selections range from all-natural rosemary, garlic and lemon chicken to spicy Italian sausage with fennel and herbs and salmon prepared with lemon and olive oil, while toppings span from sweet and spicy peppers to black olives.

The made-to-order menu also features seasonal specials. This spring, customers can try the Summer Avocado Piada, which is hand-rolled with sweet corn and tomatoes, fresh avocado, arugula, mozzarella, pancetta and basil aioli, or the Farmer’s Market Salad, with mixed greens, shaved napa and red cabbage, strawberries, fresh avocado, roasted sweet corn, spiced pecans, feta and lemon basil dressing. Both come with a choice of a grill item.

Entrees are complemented by sides including tomato basil and lobster bisque soups, two kinds of hand-rolled breadsticks – Parmigiano-Reggiano and pepperoni served with a creamy parmesan dipping sauce – and decadent Cannoli Chips dessert incorporating crispy, rolled Italian cookies lightly tossed in powdered sugar and accompanied by chocolate chip cream icing.

Beverage service showcases Italian sodas and teas alongside Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino waters. A kid’s menu is also available.

Image via Piada’s