Our Premium Ingredients

Every dish at La Strada is crafted using the finest authentic Italian ingredients, carefully sourced from their regions of origin to bring you the true taste of Italy.

At La Strada, we believe great food starts with exceptional ingredients. We travel across Italy to source the most authentic, high-quality produce, ensuring every bite transports you to the heart of Italian culinary tradition.

Andria Burrata

Andria, Apulia region

Rich and creamy cheese with a delicate centre.

Ariccia Porchetta

Ariccia, Lazio region

Slow-cooked roasted suckling pig; exterior crackling, tender & juicy interior.

Black Bee Acacia Honey

Sicily

Delicate floral acacia honey produced by Sicilian black bees; smooth aromatic sweetness.

Brontë Pistachio

Brontë, Sicily

Premium pistachios grown in volcanic soil of Mount Etna; vibrant green colour and exceptional natural sweetness.

Buffalo Milk Blue Cheese

Produced from Italian buffalo milk

Rich, creamy blue-veined cheese with smooth flavour and silky texture.

Caiazzane Olive

Caiazzo, Campania region

Unique olives with intense flavour; fruity and slightly bitter finish.

Caserta Black Pork

Campania region

Heritage pork breed raised outdoors on chestnuts, acorns, and natural forage; deep flavour.

Caserta Black Pork Ciccioli

Campania region

Crispy pork crackling; rustic, savoury, irresistible.

Cento Giorni Peas

Italy

High-quality slow-maturing peas known for delicate texture and natural sweetness.

Cetara Anchovies

Cetara, Amalfi Coast

Premium anchovies known for rich savoury flavour.

Cetara Colatura

Cetara, Amalfi Coast

Traditional amber anchovy extract; strong umami profile.

Contadino Ham

Italy

Artisanal ham marinated with herbs, smoked using cherry and beech wood.

Crusco Dried Peppers

Basilicata region

Traditional sweet-crisp dried peppers with mild spice.

Lucanian Black Pork

Basilicata region

Rare heritage pig breed with deep, flavourful meat.

Martina Franca Capocollo

Martina Franca, Apulia region

Cured pork neck/shoulder, seasoned with herbs for delicate flavour.

Neapolitan Tarallo

Naples, Campania

Traditional savoury biscuit made with flour, lard, black pepper and almonds.

Piennolo Cherry Tomato

Slopes of Mount Vesuvius

Sweet, intense flavour, grown on volcanic soil.

Salina Capers

Island of Salina, Aeolian Islands, Sicily

Strong, salty, aromatic capers known for deep character.

Spilinga 'Nduja

Spilinga, Calabria

Spicy, spreadable pork salami with Calabrian chili heat.

Tropea Onions

Tropea, Calabria

Sweet red onions with mild spice and natural sweetness.

Vacca Rossa Parmesan

Reggio Emilia

Parmigiano made from rare red cows; aged 24–40 months; complex nutty depth.