RECIPES

Piadina is one of Italy’s best-kept culinary secrets — a traditional Italian flatbread originating from the Emilia-Romagna region. Soft and warm with a lightly crisp exterior, piadina is traditionally cooked on a hot griddle and folded around fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Made with just a few simple ingredients — flour, water, salt, and oil — piadina represents everything Italians love about food: simplicity, authenticity, and flavor. It’s not quite a wrap and not quite a sandwich. Piadina is uniquely Italian, endlessly versatile, and perfect for quick meals, casual entertaining, or elevated comfort food.

In Italy, you’ll find piadina everywhere: beach kiosks, street food stands, cafés, and family kitchens. Now, you can bring that same authentic Italian experience to your table.

How to Prepare Piadina at Home

One of the reasons piadina is so popular is how easy it is to prepare. In just a few minutes, it transforms into a warm, flexible flatbread ready to be filled.

Pan or Skillet Preparation
Heat piadina on a medium pan for about one minute per side. Add cheeses, meats, and vegetables that benefit from gentle heat. Finish with fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, prosciutto, basil, and olive oil, then fold and enjoy.

Oven Preparation
Warm piadina in a preheated oven at 350–380°F for about one minute. Add heated ingredients, return briefly to the oven, then finish with fresh toppings.

Panini Press or Toaster
Piadina can also be used in a panini press or toasted in quarters as a substitute for bread, bagels, or crackers. In Italy, it’s often served sliced on charcuterie boards with cheese and cured meats.

Piadina Recipe Ideas for Every Taste

Whether you prefer classic Italian flavors, lighter options, or bold modern combinations, piadina adapts beautifully.

Chicken Piadina Recipes

Grilled or crispy chicken pairs perfectly with piadina for satisfying meals:

• Grilled chicken with mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction
• Crispy chicken breast with smoked provolone, romaine lettuce, and mayo
• Grilled chicken with pancetta, pineapple, spinach, and cilantro lime aioli
• BBQ chicken with pepper jack cheese, crispy onions, and lettuce

Turkey Piadina Recipes

Light, balanced, and perfect for lunch:

• Sliced turkey with avocado, Roma tomato, romaine, and mayo
• Oven-roasted turkey with melted brie, tomato, and basil pesto
• Turkey with Havarti cheese, cranberry, and mayo
• Turkey breast with Asiago cheese, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes

Prosciutto di Parma & Ham Piadina

Classic Italian flavors that never disappoint:

• Prosciutto di Parma with mozzarella, arugula, and fresh tomatoes
• Prosciutto with stracchino cheese and arugula
• Roasted ham with basil pesto, mozzarella, and roasted peppers
• Ham with mascarpone cheese and seasonal truffle

Vegetarian & Vegan Piadina Options

Fresh, colorful, and full of Mediterranean flavor:

• Mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto, and arugula
• Marinated eggplant, peppers, artichokes, mozzarella, and tomatoes
• Wood-grilled eggplant with spinach, ricotta, marinara, and Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Grilled zucchini and eggplant with arugula and tomatoes (vegan)

Salami & Tuna Piadina

Bold flavors with a gourmet touch:

• Spicy Calabrese salami with aged provolone and sun-dried tomatoes
• Salami with sautéed broccoli rabe and mozzarella
• Tuna salad with white beans, red onion, arugula, olive oil, and vinegar

Specialty & Gourmet Piadina

For elevated meals and entertaining:

• Mortadella with crescenza, pistachio, and arugula
• Wild smoked salmon with cream cheese, capers, lemon, and chives
• Roast beef with porcini mushroom truffle cream and arugula
• Filet mignon with buffalo mozzarella and onion

Piadina Pizza Style (Unfolded)

Piadina can also be enjoyed unfolded and baked like a thin pizza:

• Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil
• Mozzarella, tomatoes, Prosciutto di Parma, and arugula
• Italian pork sausage with grilled peppers and mozzarella

Why Piadina Belongs in Your Kitchen

Authentic Italian flatbread with centuries of tradition

• Quick and easy to prepare
• Perfect for lunch, dinner, snacks, or entertaining
• Ideal for meat lovers, vegetarians, and flexitarians
• A delicious alternative to wraps, sandwiches, and pizza

Bring home the taste of Italy and discover how versatile piadina can be — warm, folded, sliced, or shared.