La Strada Italian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
At La Strada Italian Restaurant, the allure of authentic Italian cuisine comes to life. This classy, upmarket venue is perfect for a memorable dining experience, whether it's a family gathering or a romantic night out. The menu, rich with both traditional and contemporary dishes, highlights memorable options like the renowned Rigatoni alla Vodka and Lobster Ravioli, whose flavors have garnered rave reviews.
Guests can indulge in delightful family dinner packages featuring pasta or veal entrees, alongside refreshing salads and decadent mini cannolis, all served in an atmosphere that’s quietly elegant. The extensive starter selection, including Fried Calamari and Artichokes Francese, sets the stage for a gastronomic journey. With multiple vegetarian options and the convenience of delivery and catering, La Strada effortlessly accommodates all dining preferences, making it a gem in Huntingdon Valley.
For anyone seeking authentic Italian flavors paired with excellent service, La Strada promises a dining experience to remember.
FAMILY DINNER PACKAGES
PASTA FAMILY DINNER FOR 2
Select One Classic Pasta Entree | House or Caesar Salad | Mini Cannolis for Dessert | Bread | SERVES 2 | Note Pasta Dinner is served complete (No side dish)
PASTA FAMILY DINNER FOR 4
Select One Classic Pasta Entree | House or Caesar Salad | Mini Cannolis for Dessert | Bread | SERVES 4 | Note Pasta Dinner is served complete (No side dish)
CHICKEN FAMILY DINNER FOR 2
Select One Chicken (or Eggplant) Entree | Served over Side of Penne | House or Caesar Salad | Mini Cannolis for Dessert | Bread | SERVES 2
CHICKEN FAMILY DINNER FOR 4
Select One Chicken (or Eggplant) Entree | Served over Side of Penne | House or Caesar Salad | Mini Cannolis for Dessert | Bread | SERVES 4
VEAL FAMILY DINNER FOR 2
"Try the Veal, it's the Best in the City" | Select One Veal Entree | Served over Side of Penne | House or Caesar Salad | Mini Cannolis for Dessert | Bread | SERVES 2
VEAL FAMILY DINNER FOR 4
"Try the Veal, it's the Best in the City" | Select One Veal Entree | Served over Side of Penne | House or Caesar Salad | Mini Cannolis for Dessert | Bread | SERVES 4
Antipasto Italiano
Platter of cured Italian meats, cheeses, assorted roasted, grilled vegetables, and black olives, finished with a balsamic-glaze drizzle.
Bruschetta Crostini
Garlic toast topped with diced tomatoes, onion, and basil, finished with a balsamic-glaze dusted with grated Parmesan (4 per order).
Zucchine Fritte
Freshly-cut zucchini spears panko-breaded and fried, dusted with grated Parmesan - marinara sauce.
Artichokes Francese
Artichoke hearts batter-sauteed in a lemon butter sherry wine sauce.
Eggplant Involtini
Thin slices of batter-fried eggplant, rolled and stuffed with ricotta, topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce (2 per order).
Fried Calamari Modena
Fresh squid dusted with Asian flour. Flash-fried and tossed in a sweet and sour chili sauce. Topped with a swirl of balsamic-glaze.
Octopus Affogato
Fresh baby octopus perfectly seasoned, boiled, sliced, and sauteed | your Choice of 3-sauces
Tonno Pepe Nero
Rare tuna filet pan-seared with a black pepper crust, sliced and served with fresh ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce.
Steamed Mussels
Fresh PEI mussels in-the-shell steamed open and sauteed | your Choice of 3-sauces
Steamed Clams
Fresh little necks in-the-shell steamed open and sauteed | your Choice of 3-sauces
Shrimp al Forno
Four Jumbo Shrimp baked in the oven in a lemon garlic butter white wine sauce sprinkled with Italian breadcrumbs.
Starters
Salads
Large House Salad
Our house salad is prepared with farm-fresh chilled spring mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and shredded carrots. Homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Large size only.
Large Caesar Salad
Our classic Caesar is prepared with chilled romaine tossed in an old-world Caesar dressing. Topped with our house-made croutons and shaved aged Parmesan. Large size only.
Large Caprese Salad
Traditional Italian salad prepared with ripe sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and extra virgin olive oil. Finished with a touch of balsamic demi-glaze and fresh basil. Large size only.
Rigatoni ala Vodka
Rigatoni tossed in a light-marinara cream sauce with diced sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of vodka.
Cavatelli & Broccoli
Cavatelli & broccoli sauteed in fresh garlic with a touch of olive oil. Finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
Gnocchi Pomodori
Pillowy potato dumplings with your choice of 6 outstanding sauces.
Gnocchi Lemon Cream Sauce
Sauteed spinach and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with homemade potato dumplings in a light-lemon cream sauce.
Linguine & Clams
Fresh Little Neck Clams in-the-shell, steamed open and sauteed in a choice of 3 sauces. Served over linguine.
Linguine & Mussels
Fresh P.E.I. Mussels steamed-open In- the-Shell | Sauteed in a choice of 3 Sauces served over Linguine
Lobster Ravioli
Homemade lobster ravioli with stuffed with chunks of lobster meat in creamy vodka sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Chef's fresh ground beef, pork, and veal simmered in tomato sauce with a splash of red wine. Served over spaghetti sprinkled with aged Parmesan.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
2 homemade 100% beef meatballs on a bed of spaghetti with tomato sauce.
Farfalle e Gamberi
Jumbo Shrimp served with Bow-Tie Pasta | Choice of 3 sauces
Farfalle e Salmone a la Vodka
Cubed pieces of sauteed salmon filet tossed with peas & bow tie pasta in a creamy vodka sauce.
GF Mussels Marinara Over Spinach (No Pasta)
P.E.I. Mussels in Marinara sauce served over sauteed Spinach (No Pasta) | This dish is Gluten Free
Pasta Entrees
Pollo (Chicken) Vitello (Veal)
Pollo
Select one Chicken dish from our La Strada Chicken Classics | served over Penne
Vitello
"Best Veal in the City" | select one Veal dish from our La Strada Veal Classics | served over Penne
Veal Saltimbocca
Veal scallopini layered with prosciutto, spinach, and fontina | sauteed in a white wine sage sauce | served over penne
Chicken Saltimbocca
Boneless chicken breasts layered with prosciutto, spinach, and fontina | sauteed in a white wine sage sauce | served over penne
Salmone Balsamico
Fresh salmon filet pan-grilled | served with a Balsamic Reduction | Served w/Vegs & Pot
Bronzino & Shrimp
Pan-seared Mediterranean seabass filet with jumbo shrimp in a lemon butter garlic white wine sauce | Served with Veg & Pot
Terra e Mare
Boneless chicken breasts and jumbo shrimp sauteed with mushrooms in a shallot champagne cream sauce | Served over Linguine
Pollo Fantasia
Boneless chicken breasts sauteed with spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella in a light-marinara white wine sauce | Served over Linguine
La Strada Pescatore
Succulent 6 oz. lobster tail, diver scallops, and jumbo shrimp sauteed in your choice of 3 sauces. Served over linguine.
Grilled NY Strip
12 oz. center-cut NY strip lightly-seasoned and grilled to your temperature preference | Served w/Veg & Pot
Grilled Lamb Chops
Meaty New Zealand rack of lamb rubbed with fine herbs and grilled to your temperature liking | Served w/Veg & Pot | Four Double Thick Cut Ribs
Signature Dishes
Gluten Free Entrees
Gluten-Free Penne Vodka
Gluten-free Penne tossed in a light-marinara cream sauce with diced sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of vodka.
Gluten-Free Penne Broccoli
Gluten-free Penne and Broccoli sauteed in fresh garlic with a touch of olive oil | finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
Gluten Free Grilled Chicken
Grilled GF boneless breast of chicken | vegetable medley and roasted potatoes.
Gluten Free Grilled Veal
Natured Veal grilled to perfection | drizzled with Evoo & fresh squeezed Lemon | Vegetable & Potato
Gluten Free Grilled Salmon Filet
Grilled GF Salmon filet | Balsamic Reduction | vegetable medley and roasted potatoes.
Gluten Free Grilled Shrimp
Grilled GF jumbo shrimp | veggies & potato
Gluten Free Penne and Salmon in Vodka Sauce
Tender cubes of Salmon Filet sauteed with Peas | tossed in Creamy Vodka Sauce with GF Penne.
Eggplant Parmigiano
Sliced eggplant in Panko crumbs & fried | topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce, served over penne.
Stuffed Eggplant Rollantini
Thin slices of batter-fried eggplant | rolled and stuffed with ricotta | topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce, served over penne | 3 large pcs per order
Eggplant Entrees
Side Dishes
Side of Meatballs
Our famous all beef meatballs served in our rich tomato sauce (2 per order).
Side of Broccoli Rabe
Fresh Italian broccoli rabe (aka rapini) sauteed with fresh garlic.
Side of Spinach
Fresh leaf spinach (aka spinaci) sauteed with fresh garlic.
Side of Mushrooms
Fresh Kennett square button mushrooms sauteed in garlic until lightly browned.
Side of Anchovies
Moroccan Anchovies | a tasty touch on a salad and antipasto.
Large Order of French Fries
Large order of crispy fries served with ketchup.
Tiramisu della Nonna
Italian ladyfingers soaked in espresso with a splash of Grand Marnier | layered with creamy mascarpone cheese and imported chocolate | topped with shaved & powered chocolate.
Limoncello Cake
Fluffy sponge cake with limoncello curd, creamy mascarpone, and cream cheese frosting.
Chocolate Temptation
Chocolate layer cake made from cocoa seeds, chocolate, and hazelnut cream, hazelnut crunch, cocoa sponge cake, chocolate glaze icing.
Large Filled Cannoli
Flaky cannoli shell stuffed with chocolate chip ricotta, dusted with powdered sugar.
Dessert
Bottled Water
Pellegrino Sparkling
Large chilled bottle of imported natural Sparkling Mineral water from the Foothills of the Italian Alps
Acqua Panna Plain
Large chilled bottle of imported natural Clear Plain Spring water from the Foothills of the Italian Alps