I loved it. What a wonderful little gem of a joint run by some real deal Italians. Grandma Rosie and Grandma Judy would be very proud to serve this quality Italian food at home. The food was rich and flavorful without being heavy like east coast Italian food. The ravioli was a gentle pillow of richness. The meatball was a soft, tender and light. The people were amazing and Lorenzo spent time with us talking about his family member who started the restaurant and the history and traditions of the Lombardy region of Northern Italy. Apparently it used to be casual counter service, but we went on a Saturday night and they were experimenting with table service. I can't wait come back to try the Panninis. 10/10 - would return and eat the whole menu. read more

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I'm a sucker for Italian... So when I heard there was a new pasta place in town? Sold! I walked in right before the dinner rush, and the place was bright and clean. I was greeted warmly and placed my order. I love that you can pick your type of noodle and sauce. Definitely ask about the gelato flavors... They switch occasionally! My only complaint is that the noodles filled me up so I didn't have any room for dessert! Definitely check this place out... I can't wait to go back! read more

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Great spot for a relaxed, casual meal. STRADA by Matteo feels easy and comfortable, not fancy or overdone, just a good place to sit down and enjoy solid Italian food. The pastas and panini are fresh, filling, and consistently good, and everything comes out fast without feeling rushed. Service was friendly and low-key, exactly what you want for a casual lunch or an easy dinner. It's the kind of place you can drop into without a plan and still leave happy. I'll absolutely keep this in my regular rotation. read more

Strada by Matteo - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Came for their newer dinner service and it was great! Similar to Mateo, great presentation, service, and flavors. We LOVE the whipped Brie and vodka sauce. The ambiance was very cute and cozy, wine was good! Love the Chianti. Will be back again for dinner and for the counter service lunch. read more

Strada by Matteo - Spicy vodka and gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Strada is a cute little counter-service Italian place. The inside looks clean and new, and the staff working there are friendly and quick. The plates of pasta look small, but they were quite filling. I would definitely come back again if I lived in the area. read more

The pasta here is handmade but the noodles came out overcooked. The bucatini and spaghetti noodles are essentially the same, the spaghetti noodles are not what you would typically expect. The chicken parm sandwich was good as all the reviews point out. The parking lot in the back is NOT available for an hourly rate and is a flat $10 fee. read more

Strada by Matteo - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Stellar Italian Cuisine! Lorenzo was a fantastic server, very welcoming and personable. The food was delicious and felt very authentic! The dining room was large and there was no wait to be seated for dinner. read more

Food was delicious. I had a half chicken parm and it hit the spot. The chicken, vodka sauce and pesto were all delicious but I think a bit more salt would've made it a 5/5 to me. The restaurant is clean, fairly small, but the are expanding. Staff were friendly and quick! I have so many things in that menu I want to try and I can't wait to go back. read more

Strada by Matteo - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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We were walking downtown looking for lunch and happened upon Strada by Matteo on Broadway. They had great options from salads sandwiches and pastas which you paired from several sauces. My wife opted for a sandwich with house made chips. The bread that it came on was baked to perfection with some whipped ricotta avocado and prosciutto. What a bite! read more

This casual eatery is new to 300 South and from what I hear very busy at lunchtime and expanding for more seating. It is a more affordable version of Matteo down the street, with fewer options, lower prices, but the same quality food. It was pretty quiet when we stopped in at 5pm on a weeknight. But started picking up quickly. Very helpful Yutana explained the menu options at the counter and guided our choices. We went with the bucatini pasta with a pomodoro sauce and then tartufo panini. Food came out quickly. The pasta portion was small but the sandwich was large. The sauce was thick and covered the thick noodles. The cheese in the sandwich was gooey and delicious. I'm sure most everything in the menu is good but our options were limited. I would like it if they identified with a "V" the vegetarian items as they do the gluten free pasta with "GF". Would I return? Perhaps, but for the price and setting, I would appreciate more pasta. The gelato sounded great but it's not hand-dipped, it's pre-packed in cups in the freezer. We didn't try it. Maybe next time. read more

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One bite. It only took one bite for me to realize this was the best sandwich I have ever eaten. It's the #33 - a chicken parmesan sandwich on a flaky, crispy warm ciabatta. I just finished eating the half sandwich of the "Make it a Meal" which is a half sandwich and then salad or dessert and a drink. I opted for the pistachio gelato and already wishing I had just ordered a whole sandwich. I may order another half after I finish this gelato. It is that good. Yutana takes your order and delivers the food with a smile, and will gladly tell you about the menu items and how they are prepared. read more

Strada by Matteo - #33 - chicken parmesan sandwich - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I loved the original Matteo on 900 South and was excited to try this new casual version. But the evening was a sad comedy of errors. I love gnocchi and I love pesto but not COLD. I was told "pesto is meant to be served cold." Not THIS cold, as if it had come out of the refrigerator. And gnocchi should absolutely NOT be cold. I think the unheated metal bowls were a big part of the problem. My friends said theirs was too hot to eat, but only the sauce was hot. Their bowls were cold as well, chilling the pasta. The bread was fantastic. When my husband arrived he ordered more bread but was inexplicably brought wine instead. We realized the counter lady must have misheard "bread" as "red". When this was straightened out he was brought a much smaller plate of bread than I'd been given. The pomodoro was unimpressive. read more

Just so so. Great location. Service was quick. Staff was friendly enough. Gives off fizoli vibes with over cooked pasta and overly oily sauces. The steak salad was pretty good. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

Limited seating is the only "downside" to this place. Menu seems basic at first glance, but it is anything but basic and everything we have tried so far is delicious to the taste. Especially the homemade noods, they are so so legit. One might say too legit. Don't sleep on this place. read more

Holy cow - this food was so good I had to write a review before leaving the restaurant. I got the #1 and could honestly eat this sandwich every day for the rest of my life. The bread was light and crispy and paired perfectly with the creamy burrata, mortadella & pistachio sauce. Truly perfection. My husband got the chicken parm sandwich which was so flavorful, light and crispy. The place was beautiful, clean and bright and the service was impeccable! Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Strada by Matteo - Top: chicken parm Bottom: nonna romana - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Food was excellent. They have done a great job at making a fast casual Italian place while still maintaining good quality food you'd expect from Matteo. Pasta was perfectly cooked. The bread on the chicken parm was perfectly crispy. My wife and I got red wine which was nicely chilled. Our food came out extremely fast. My only critique would be the 5000k lighting and techno music that was playing wasn't the ambiance I'd pick personally. It is possible the faster music got people in and out of their tables quicker, but I think a dimmer switch and more chill music would go a long ways. We're excited to go back and try other items! read more

Strada by Matteo - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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I haven't been to Matteo's yet but wanted to try their sister restaurant to see if it was worth! I think overall it wasn't a bad experience! You can tell this restaurant is new and that's okay! The lady at the front was very nice & she handled being the only worker/server during a dinner rush! I do think the inside is a little boring. I would like more decorations or made to feel more cozy. There were bright almost hospital like lights that I def would tone down a bit. For the food, I do think it was very tasty! the meatballs were yummy and pretty filling for an appetizer! Unfortunately my Vodka sauce was kind of bland. The description said there was pancetta but when I was looking I saw none! My fiancés sauce however was super tasty! read more

Strada by Matteo - inside + menu - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Great place. A bit bland inside but the food was phenomenal. I'll definitely be back to try more

If you love Matteo's you have to try Strada for lunch. Same great food and service, in a more casual atmosphere, and lower prices. I recommend the Lasagna, it's amazing. The manager Yutana is a cool guy, you can tell the staff is proud of the food they serve. read more

Strada by Matteo - Lasagna and white wine - Italian Near Me - Salt Lake City, Utah

Today I got a chicken parm panini. It was nicely heated from last night. I could tell it wasn't freshly made just by looking at the chicken parm. It was chewy, soggy and not crispy as it used to be. Whoever is making it should stop doing the ingredients a disservice. This place used to be good when it first opened. Now, just a disappointment. Service was okay, but what good does the service do when the food is bland. read more

Nice location with quality food. Portions were a bit small for the price, and would have liked the option to add a protein to our pasta (chicken, shrimp, or salmon would be wonderful additions). read more

Liked the choice of pasta and sauces. All were delicious. Had bolognese, vodka, pesto sauces. Lasagna delicious. Parm panini was tasty. Brie was a definite must order. Both salads were really good, Caesar was generous serving size. Had quite an order for family and we all loved it. Fast service, friendly staff. Will go again for sure. read more

I want to start off by saying we love Matteo and have enjoyed Strada in the past. The food, staff and ownership for both are great. I am giving a 4 out of 5 for feedback not the overall experience. This could easily be a 5 out of 5 if Togo portions were larger. I ate here in person 4 months ago and the portions were huge and delicious. We just got it Togo and unfortunately the portions were very small for the cost. read more

Make no mistake about this - I was genuinely excited to see this restaurant come to be before it opened, and my first visit there was very pleasant; I was treated with friendly and appreciative respect and knew I would be returning one evening. And that was last evening. And for the way I was treated, I don't think I will return. I ordered their house salad, spaghetti with pomodoro and a side order of meatballs. When my salad was brought to the counter, I expected it to be brought to me as a salad should be before the main course. But it sat there for nearly seven minutes while the server did nothing until my spaghetti and meatballs came up, and he brought everything to me at once. I asked why I didn't get the salad first, and his reply was the restaurant brings everything to you at once, which I strenuously disapproved. Still, I chose to finish my salad first before eating my spaghetti, but by the time I was ready, the spaghetti was predictably cold and tasteless. I was disgusted by this sensation and asked for a to-go container to take my dinner home to reheat. There were NO apologies from my server even though I'm certain he knew how I felt. I know how hard it is for a restaurant to start up and remain in operation, and I wanted to like this place a lot as a repeat customer. but after what happened last night, I cannot see myself returning. "Arrivederci", Strada. read more

The food was slightly above average. The service was very good. The one man running the counter, performed all manner of services and was very helpful. read more

My new favorite lunch spot in the area. I'm typically in SLC a week a month and on my last visit I had lunch here 4 of 5 days while at the office. Great food and service. I look forward to coming back and trying the rest of the sandwiches on their menu. read more

Service was kind and helpful. The panini and pasta dishes were both subpar. The cannoli was great!

Place was ok at best, their food came out weirdly quick. I am from the Midwest and was expecting a nice Italian bite, but I did not get it. My chicken parm was kinda cold, and you order at a register (they ask for tip too). If you typed in chat gpt to give me an Italian restaurant that I can post on my instagram, this is what it'd give you. read more

Hands down the best lunch option in DT SLC. Matteo brought all of the best from his high end restaurant to a more casual concept at a lower price point. Great decor, music, and vibe. I look forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu! Highly recommend!! read more

My husband's chicken parm panini was delicious. On my panini the burrata was cold, which makes sense I just wasn't expecting that. So if you're looking for a melty cheese, pick a different one. It wanted a little more flavor or tomato addition. The pasta was nice and parm sauce was good with some salt and pepper. It felt a bit pricey for me, overall. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. The chicken parm and veggie paninis were really good. Looking forward to going back to try their pastas.

This fast casual location has delicious sandwiches, I can't wait to try the pasta. My only feedback is that the sandwiches could be a little bit hotter, otherwise the flavor was absolutely delicious and perfectly executed. I can't wait to go back again. read more

Strada was great. The chicken parm sandwich was really good, and the cannoli was one of the best I've had. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

Great food! Great service! This place offers quality Italian food but since it has a smaller menu they're able to get plates out the door quickly which is perfect for lunch. read more

This place is delicious! We had the OG and chicken parm sandwiches and they were amazing.

We had a lovely experience at Strada. Service was very fast and the staff was all very helpful and knowledgeable. We ordered a few items for our table to share. The chicken parm sandwich was our favorite. We also got the OG Italian, chicken pesto, and bucatini with bolognese. Everything was so yummy. And did I mention the food came out super fast?! We can't wait to go back. read more

The new offering in town from Matteo. This place is the ideal quick, casual location with exceptional flavor and value. We ordered online and our order was fast, on time, hot (important!) and the flavors were exceptional! Highly recommend. read more

I have heard rave reviews of this restaurant but the two times I have had the food, it has been tasteless and overpriced. In particular, the chicken Cesar salad was all lettuce with very little cheese and a ton of croutons. The dressing was bland. The chicken was okay. I don't remember want pasta I had but it was bland as well. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service. Downtown SLC has been in serious need of some really good Italian food during normal working hours, and Strada came in with some of the best I've ever had. The Bucatini Bolegnese is incredible, and the atmosphere is super inviting. I hope Strada is around for years to come! read more