Authentic Romagnola piadineria in Rimini serving the classic flatbread with traditional fillings including squacquerone cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, and wild rocket.
Piadineria Casadei at Via Tempio Malatestiano 30 in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, is a dedicated piadineria—a shop that makes and sells only piadina Romagnola, the thin, lard-enriched flatbread that is the defining street food of the Romagna coast. Piadina has been the food of the Rimini area since at least the Renaissance, made on a testo (earthenware griddle) from a dough of flour, lard, salt, and bicarbonate, and filled with a small range of traditional ingredients. Casadei follows this tradition without embellishment: the dough is made fresh each day, the filling options are constrained to what the tradition supports—squacquerone (a soft, slightly tangy cow's milk cheese) with wild rocket, Prosciutto di Parma with fig, crescentine cheese, or sweet versions with Nutella or honey. The piadina here is thinner than the Forlì-Cesena version that has spread more widely; the Riminese style is crisper, more delicate, and quicker to eat on foot. Casadei draws a primarily local clientele—beach workers, tradespeople, market visitors—who regard the piadineria as an unremarkable but indispensable part of daily life. For visitors, it offers a genuine and affordable encounter with one of Italy's most underrated regional foods, in the city where its modern form was codified.
Signature dishes
- Piadina con squacquerone e rucola — €4.50
- Piadina con prosciutto crudo — €5.50
- Piadina con Nutella — €3.50
Good to know
- Known for
- Best classic piadina in Rimini
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM; Sun 11AM-10PM
Location
Via Tempio Malatestiano 30, 47921 Rimini
44.0596, 12.5670 View on map
Highlights
- Authentic Riminese-style piadina—thin, crisp, lard-enriched flatbread made fresh daily to traditional recipe
- Piadina con squacquerone e rucola: the archetypal Romagna combination of soft cheese and wild rocket
- Street-food pricing at its most honest: €4.50–€5.50 for a filled flatbread made to order
- Located steps from Rimini's Tempio Malatestiano, a natural stop on any Rimini cultural itinerary
- Sweet piadina options with Nutella or honey for a simple, filling afternoon snack
Tips for visiting
- Order the squacquerone and rocket piadina on the first visit—it is the simplest and most emblematic of the Romagnola tradition
- Eat the piadina immediately after it is folded; it loses its crispness as it cools and becomes less pleasant after five minutes
- Visit at lunchtime (noon–1:30 PM) when the dough is freshest and the turnover ensures the filling ingredients are at their best
- Ask for the thick or thin version if given a choice—the Riminese thin style is the most traditional for this coastal area
- The Prosciutto di Parma version is slightly more expensive but worth the premium for the quality of cured meat
Accessibility
Piadineria Casadei is a street-level shop on Via Tempio Malatestiano with a flat entrance. Counter service is provided from a standing position. The space is compact but generally accessible; there is no seating inside.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between piadina and other Italian flatbreads?
Piadina is unique to Romagna and is made with lard (or sometimes olive oil in coastal versions), which gives it a richer flavour and more supple texture than Roman pizza bianca or Ligurian focaccia. It is unleavened and cooked very quickly on a hot griddle.
Is squacquerone cheese available outside Romagna?
Squacquerone di Romagna holds DOP protected status and is produced only in the Emilia-Romagna region. It is rarely exported and is best encountered fresh at a piadineria like Casadei, where it arrives from local dairies.
Is Piadineria Casadei open on Sundays?
Yes. Casadei is open seven days a week, 10 AM to 10 PM on most days, with extended hours in the summer beach season.
Where is Piadineria Casadei relative to Rimini's historic centre?
The piadineria is at Via Tempio Malatestiano 30, adjacent to the Tempio Malatestiano (Leon Battista Alberti's Renaissance church), in the old centre of Rimini a few minutes' walk from the Roman Arch of Augustus.