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Piada opening in Mall of America

Piada Italian Street Food will open its first Minnesota location inside Mall of America before the holiday season.

August 3, 2015

Piada Italian Street Food will open its first Minnesota location inside Mall of America; it’s slated to open before the holiday season. 

The restaurant’s made-to-order concept is centered around the Piadas, which are  a thin crust, hand-made dough filled with a selection of Italian-inspired ingredients and hand rolled to perfection, according to a company press release.

“We’ve been looking for some time to identify just the right location to bring Piada to Minneapolis, and Mall of America is that ideal choice for us,” said Chris Doody, Piada founder. “A restaurant that is as unique as Piada — with high-quality, distinctive and fresh Italian cuisine that is made to order for each guest — needs to launch in an equally exciting destination. We think we’ve found that spot, and we’re ready to welcome Mall visitors for our unmatched Italian dining experience.”

Piada’s Mall of America location is a 1,200-square-foot space that will accommodate eight guests in a private area, while other guests can use shared seating in the food court. The interior space will be located within Mall of America’s new $325 million expansion. Piada’s space is designed with a blend of white tiles, Carrara marble, brushed aluminum and painted brick. The restaurant’s sophisticated, contemporary European style is a dramatic departure from the typical old-world Italian décor.

The ordering process at Piada takes around 90 seconds, and the average customer check is less than $10. Guests also have the option to order Italian teas and sodas, as well as soft drinks and bottled water, Doody said.