Piadina

I never leave reviews for places, but after eating here I can’t resist raving about my experience.
I came in on a Tuesday afternoon and it was pretty busy (probably because it was at noon and everyone was coming for lunch) but the employees were still super helpful and friendly. I chose the Vegetariana and all of the ingredients in it tasted phenomenal together. The artichoke was great, the eggplant was flavorful, the red peppers were fresh, and the arugala, basil pesto sauce, and cheeses tied it all together. But the best part was THE BREAD. It was crispy, perfectly toasted, and so flavorful. I would buy the bread by itself if I could. They also have a really cool selection of cane sugar sodas! The snozzberry in particular was my favorite.
There are already a ton of great reviews for this place, but they definitely deserve many more, so I am happy to chip in.

I officially love this place. I’ve been here twice this week and it’s only Tuesday!
I’ve tried both the Reggio (#6) Prosciutto, Parmigiano-​Reggiano, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Arugula, Tomatoes, Tartar Sauce, Tabasco and the Tonno Salad (Arugula & Romaine, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Mozzarella, Avocado, Imported Tuna in Olive Oil, Italian Dressing and a Fresh Lemon Squeeze).
Such a welcome change to a normally hum drum lunch! Lucky me, I work very close so I get to benefit from the OC Dining Express that delivers directly to my job when I cant get away from my comp.
Thank you for being fresh, new, and delicious Piadina.
I’ll definitely be a regular now that I’m turned on to you guys!

Bread is freshly made after you place your order. They are crispy, fluffy and of good quality. Serving is very generous.

Delicious! Had the smoked prosciutto sandwich and wow! Delicious bread and high quality ingredients.

My boyfriend and I loved it here! We went right after our hike at Peters Canyon. Definitely going back. Very light and healthy! The balsamic vinegar on the salad was the finishing touch to the salad. I wish I can order some of the flat bread they make. Its to die for!
The crushed almonds on the sandwich are a great crunchy bite.

«I hate sandwiches». That is, until I had Piadina’s. Starving at 2:30, and witnessing a surprisingly steady flow of customers, I wandered in.
I’d describe their version of sandwich more to be folded upscale healthy pizza. Crust-​flatbread deliciously thin, yet flakey and chewy. No overwhelming cheese goo. Quality ingredients.
Needed protein so I ordered a #1 Parma w/​prosciutto & arugula. While savoring each delectable bite, I wondered why I’d not encountered any meat, why I tasted delicious pesto. Turns out I’d inadvertently taken another customer’s order — the #5 Vegetarian! (In my defense, our names were similar.)
Realizing error (with ½ the Vegy already eaten), I went to pay for the extra #1 sandwich. Mgr refused to accept payment, saying, «Just promise you’ll come back!»
Most definitely! Loved the #5 (roasted vegys w/​pesto). Perhaps I’ll add prosciutto for protein next time. Breakfast sandwiches — scrambled egg within — also sound enticing.
Clean & casual atmosphere, nice people, an unusual+quality product. And a 10%-off coupon to boot (in local Mkt Place Coupon Booklet)!
GO!!!

Um, delicious! Piadina Italian sandwiches remind me of a less cheesier, less saucier, thinner crusted version of a calzone. More like a quesadilla, perhaps? (But quesadillas suck IMO, so comparing it to that doesn’t do it justice…)
Clearly, the bread is comparable to a lot of different types of flatbreads, but ultimately, it stands on its own. Throw in some quality meats, cheeses, veggies, and a drizzle of some EVOO (depending on what sandwich you get), and you’ve got the perfect lunch.
I tried the California and the Calabria — both were equally delicious. On the California, the basil pesto sauce/​oil is what really gave it an incredible boost of flavor. On the other hand, my husband found it to be too overwhelming/​greasy (but still good). Guess it falls down to personal preference. The Calabria was what one would expect from an Italian meats sandwich, slightly tangy and spicy.
It can be pricey, one sandwich a la carte is about $ 10 bucks. But it can easily be two meals for some! It’s definitely worth trying out and worth many returns.

Pretty good! It reminds me a little of Pieology in terms of pricing. Definitely not as interactive but you can pretty much build your own or order the preset menu offerings. If I recall correctly, I ordered the Parma and a drink. It was super-​tasty and I was pretty stuffed by the end. The drinks/​craft-​sodas are killer! Love the different flavors as well as combining different flavors. Haven’t really seen anything like that.
Impressed with this place but service from the cashier was a slight let down — it would have been nice if he asked if this is the first time I’ve ordered and then informed me of the rewards program *before* I ordered. I inquired after as I only saw it after ordering, and he was like «oh yeah you have to install the app and register, and then you’ll be good to go» — I asked if I could still get points for my order since I literally just placed the order and he said no. If you’re gonna offer a rewards app that doesn’t let you retro, at least tell people about it before they order! Especially if it’s their first time there. It doesn’t take that long to ask someone if this is their first time, etc. And if they want to install the app, they’ll take a few extra minutes to do so — not a big deal. Or, figure out a way to retro it.

The ‘bread’ they use for their sandwiches is flaky and delicious! I can definitely taste the quality and freshness of their ingredients! They also serve Illy coffee! Yeshhh!~

I was not expecting to find this place today. After a long day at work I was extremely hungry and pick the first place I did not recognize… I think this please try something new.
This place is mostly sandwiches with an Italian twist. They also have great options between soda and coffee. I didn’t try any so I won’t come in about them.
I believe I tried number eight California something since the girl at the front said that she would recommend it if the president was ordering. So I ordered the presidential number eight and was very glad I picked it. As you can see from my photos this was a big sandwich but in reality it was actually very late and did not make me feel bloated or full afterward.
This is a great spot for you to plan ahead of time to swing by if you want a healthy meal and a great start to your day!
Five stars for me!

I tried the California sandwich with chicken, aragula, mozzarella, avocado, wrapped up on piadina bread, all fresh and delicious. The place was clean, service was friendly, and the Eros Ramazzotti music they were playing made it all a great experience.
Thank you Piadina, I will be back next time I’m in the area.

I love the flaky fresh flatbread they use here — tastes almost like naan. Ingredients are fresh — only thing is that sometimes depending on what you ordered, the sandwich is not hot off the grill. A few times I wished the cheese was more melty and hot.
salads are also great.
#6 Reggio is my go to sandwich. YUM
BONUS: You can pick up a coupon book from the Irvine company office (located conveniently a few doors down upstairs) that has a coupon for this place. OR you can print a coupon out from online. It’s usually something like $ 5 off $ 15 or something.

I’m ADDICTED!!!
I’m slowly conquering eateries I haven’t tried yet in the area. I first noticed Piadina when I had lunch at Mizu. I looked them up to see what they offered. This place is straight forward, no fuss no muss. I’m not a fan of the accessibility of both Market places so I came on a lazy Sunday around 4 both times LOL. I stay clear of these centers around lunch, unless I truly have to come through.
So I come in and I’m greeted immediately. I look over the menu and I had two Piadina’s picked out BUT! I’m a fan of asking employees what they enjoy best. She mentioned two and one of the two I chose was the Reggio. It had a weird sauce combo but my curiosity got the best of me. By the sounds of it, I wasn’t sure to go with it but hey I’m a risk taker at times: p When you order, take a seat because it’s not assembled in record speeds. So make yourself comfy for a few minutes and if you’re in a rush, call it in! So food was ready and I noticed how big the box was. I don’t live far so the food was still warm and fresh when I got home.
I opened the box and I was like wow this thing is bigger than I expected, BOOOOONUS! I took a bite and I fell in love immediately. I love the bread! Not to doughy and not your typical tasting flatbread. It had a little crisp outer shell almost like a croissant. So the Reggio is stuffed with prosciutto, arugula, fresh mushrooms, mozzarella, tabasco and tarter sauce. Yes that’s right tarter sauce LOL. See what I mean about being unsure about that combo. It sounds like a recipe for a tummy ache haha. Not true! Every thing works and pairs well. If I liked sharing food, I’d say you could just eat one half and set aside and offer the other half to someone else. But I’m greedy and I love leftovers so I’m not sharing: p The other half reheated quite well in the toaster oven. Sooooo good. I came back weeks later and couldn’t resist and ordered the Reggio again: D It was actually better than the first and filled much more SCOOOOOOOORE! To the woman who made it this time around, thanks for the love :)
Now I want a Piadina right now! I need to come with someone so I can order a different type, otherwise I’m going to keep ordering the Reggio LOL. Or order 2 and eat off the leftovers for a few days: p I’m glad I came across this place. Something I’ve never had before and I can’t wait to have more :)

I was always a huge fan of the salads here! Well actually one salad in particular since it’s the only thing I’ve ever tried… the Tonno Salad. But during my last visit, I noticed that in the short 2.5 weeks since my last visit, that the recipe changed slightly and they increased their price by $ 1.55. I know that price increases are inevitable due to inflation but such a huge increase in such a short amount of time is not cool!!!
**Original recipe — Arugula, Romaine, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Avocado, Tuna in Olive Oil, Dressing of Choice = $ 7.95
**New recipe — Arugula, Romaine, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Mozzarella, Avocado, Imported Tuna in Olive Oil, Italian Dressing and a squeeze of fresh Lemon = $ 9.50
I’m not sure if it’s because of the slight recipe change or the fact that the price increased by almost 20%, but my salad just didn’t taste as good as the many times I had it before.
I doubt I’ll be coming back anytime soon. The other salads don’t interest me much and the sandwiches were never really something I wanted to try. Their claim to fame is the «piadina» which is an Italian flatbread and what they use for their sandwiches. All the salads come with a few pieces of piadina and I was never a fan. In my opinion, they’re tasteless and on the dry side.
Piadina WAS my go-​to place for a healthy meal but now sadly it’s towards the bottom of my list. What would have been a 5-​star Woohoo rating, has now been downgraded to a 3-​star A-​OK.

I’m forever in love. At first I was hesitant about this quesadilla looking thin crispy flat bread but after my first bite it was love at first sight. There was a time I ate here at least 3 times a week and never got sick of it. I still get all mouth watery excited when I walk into this place. The staff here are definitely super friendly and exceptional. They know my hubby by name and always give him superior service.
Their sandwiches are basically on a thin crispy bread and folded up like a taco. All of their ingredients are fresh and the portions are huge. One sandwich will easily serve me two meals. TIP: Go home and pop it in the oven or toaster oven, add a fried egg in it and be prepared to faint.
FAVES:
Francese (add spicy salami for an extra kick)
California (hubby’s fave)
Breakfast Sandwiches — YUMMMM… only served weekends till 11am, it’s a MUST TRY
If you love chips you have to try their Dill PIckle Chips and Habanero Chips, pairs well with all of their sandwiches.
Sodas — Really interesting flavors!
My only con is it can be pricey. Two sandwiches, two chips and ONE drink come close to $ 25. Also, if you phone in your order, half the time the connection is bad and they can’t even hear you because it’s so loud over there.

YUM. Who would of thought I could actually taste the ingredients in the sandwich rather than huge amounts of breads like you normally do at other sandwich chain restaurants!
The bread they use here reminds me of a Thai dessert (called Roti) where the bread is thin and flakey. Instant childhood memories, ding ding ding ding!
The bread is flattened, toasted, and your sandwich is made fresh on the line. When I came in at 4:45pm on a Friday, it was empty. WOOHOO! However, my sammy took a while to make and appreciated the fact that it was all fresh, but if it was my lunch time then I would of spent a good 10+ mins (being the only customer) waiting for my food.
Anyways… Yummy sandwich that I’d be more than happy to spend my $$ on.

This isn’t like your typical sandwich joint where you get a boring sandwich that’s mostly bread. This is a true Italian sandwich. The ingredients are fresh and tasty.
I ordered the #1 Parma which has Prosciutto, Mozzarella, mushrooms, Arugula, and tomatoes. It’s served on a Piadina bread. I also got chips and iced tea.
You can see the quality ingredients in the picture. Eating this made me feel like I was at a sidewalk café in Italy if not for the Habanero potato chips lol. This is a place I would definitely patronize again.

This place is truly a treasure! It’s fresh, healthy, delicious — and inexpensive, too!
The sandwiches are VERY authentic. The bread and presentation exactly like the piadina we ate in Rome. Each sandwich is made to order with piping hot, crisp bread. They offer both traditional flavor combos and West Coast ones (avocados, etc.)
My family eats there all the time. It’s one of our very favorite spots in OC!

So excited to have found another restaurant that I’ll be frequently visiting (I think). I’ve never tried these types of sandwiches before. The piadina Italian flatbread is SO GOOD! It’s very fresh and crispy. like a mix of a green onion pancake and a tortilla.
We ordered #8 California and #7 Torino. I liked #8 better. It was sooooo delicious and fresh. Makes me feel like I’m eating healthy-​ish, though I’m not sure how many calories each sandwich is. You can also make your own sandwich, but since it was my first time, I wanted to try one of their signature creations. Most sandwiches have arugula and tomatoes in them.
Pricing is reasonable in my opinion — around the same price as getting something at Panera or Chipotle. Since everything is made to order, you do have to wait a bit longer to get your food. They also have a delicious craft soda machine. We got the shirley temple and loved it! I’ll be coming back!

This place is a new «sandwich» shop that opened up on El Camino Real, near the Rubio’s, Starbucks, and across from Home Depot. I ordered the California, some Dill Pickle chips, and had a drink from their «craft» soda machine. They had Ginger Beer so I went for that. :)
This is a really interesting Italian twist on their culture or food. People say it’s a flatbread sandwich (that’s what Piadina is), but I would almost even venture to call it a re-​invented pizza… I mean it’s sort of like a pizza folded into a calzone without a lot of cheese. It’s delicious. I think everyone should give it a shot. The flatbread is made fresh and you can watch them cook in their assembly line!
The sandwich itself was pretty filling, even at the hefty price tag of around $ 10USD per person, I found the food adequate for my satiation. I think some of the sandwiches might be better than the others, my counterpart had the No. 10 and it wasn’t as delicious. The Dill Pickle chips were good, but it didn’t taste like pickles, more like just dill with a bit of vinegar. The Ginger Beer had a great kick, that was a fun addition to my meal.
Overall I would say it was a light lunch, though filling, and a different twist on an old classic. I would definitely be back, and I haven’t tried anything else like it before. Nice work!