Blog - Page 2 of 84 - Pizzeria Prima Strada

January 28, 2023

Fantasy Pizza Returns this February!

As a Neapolitan pizzeria, we follow the guidelines of the AVPN (mostly). Then a new year started and as we muddled through January, we thought, “In February, let’s have some in and make Fantasy Pizzas!”

Of course, we’ll have our regular menu on offer and will feature Fantasy Pizzas too! Every week, each pizzeria will create their very own fantasy pizza. That means you might find a BBQ Chicken pizza at Cobble Hill, Hawaiian at Fort and Mexican Street Corn at Cook. And the next week, who knows?!

Have a Fantasy Pizza you’d love to eat? Let me know; email me with the details. I’ll pass it along to the Team.

-Cristen

Read More +

January 23, 2023

2022 Prima Strada Recap

It’s a 2022 Prima Strada Recap! It’s hard to create a quick video recap of the year. How to pick the moments when there were many?

To name just a few? The Meatball Panino made it back onto the menu, Jack showed off his custom apron featuring a melting pizza, Francisco customized a frozen pizza at home by adding his favourite ham, the crew gathered at Cook Street to celebrate 14 years in operation and more. It’s a challenging list to write, especially when you know there are so many more moments that were celebrated by the pizzeria family – our team, guests and community.

More than 16 years ago, Geoffrey and I began searching in earnest for the style of pizza we ate on the regular when we lived in California. We didn’t think our search would lead us to opening Neapolitan pizzerias with a production kitchen making pepperoni, gelato and more. We’re humbled by the opportunity to share Neapolitan pizza and more with the Vancouver Island community. We’re anticipating another exciting and memorable year!

Read More +

January 2, 2023

Free espresso at Fort Street!

Free espresso at Fort Street! It’s true! Join us at the bar at Prima Strada Fort Street for a free espresso!*

Drink an espresso like an Italian! Appropriate anytime, an espresso is a small but strong shot of black coffee. Typically enjoyed al banco (at the bar) with friends and conversation.

We took a few lumps at Fort Street in 2022 and couldn’t be happier to welcome 2023 than with a shot! Our friends at Drumroaster have supplied the beans and we’re ready to greet you at the bar for free espresso at Fort Street!

We’re open Wednesday – Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

*This offer is exclusive to our Fort Street location! 1 espresso per person per day until January 31, 2023!

Read More +

December 1, 2022

Tis the season for eating pizza!

Prima Strada Holiday backs are back! Pick a pack or create your own!

Our Holiday Packs will satisfy your craving for all things Prima Strada and can help with holiday gift giving too. Have your eye on a pack but missing Chili Oil or need more than 1 Polenta Lasagna? Fear not. We’ve made all of our house made goods available to add onto your order! Just think of all the delicious possibilities!

At Prima Strada, our brand of hospitality means we are always looking for ways to make things better for you. How can we make holiday entertaining and family celebrations easy? Prima Strada Holiday Packs of course! Need a quick snack or dinner? This is the perfect chance to stock your freezer. Need a gift for your favourite foodie? Will it be a Pizza Fan Fave 4 Pack or the Sweet Treats? “What’s in these fabulous packs?” you ask. Without further ado:

Pizza Fan Fave 4 Pack – Margherita, Pepperoni, Salsiccia and Funghi Pizzas

Green Holiday Pack – Margherita and Funghi Pizzas, Polenta Lasagna and Pesto

Red Holiday Pack – Pepperoni and Salsiccia Pizzas, Meatballs and Salsiccia

Sweet Treats – Pints of: Strawberry Sorbetto, Fior di Latte Gelato,…

Read More +

September 22, 2022

How to Make a Gelato Cake!

It’s easy to make a Prima Strada Gelato Cake. Trust us!

On a recent market trip, local strawberries jumped into my basket! When I arrived home, I found not one but two magazines with icebox cake recipes using fresh raspberries. Sure seemed like a sign to me. I’d always wanted to make an icebox cake and with no raspberries in the house, a substitution was sure to happen.

I set about combining and customizing the recipes using the fresh strawberries and Prima Strada house made Fior di Latte Gelato and Strawberry Sorbetto. It was easy, fun and most importantly, delicious! Now, I can’t stop thinking of the other combinations. I’ve got a jar of homemade hot fudge in the fridge, bananas on the counter and an extra box of cookies in the pantry. How would that layer in with Prima Strada Chocolate Gelato? So many possibilities of deliciousness and Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelato arrives in the pizzerias soon!

Here’s how to make a Prima Strada Gelato Cake:

Ingredients 2 pints Prima Strada Fior di Latte Gelato 1 pint Prima Strada Strawberry Sorbetto 1 package chocolate wafer cookies, crushed 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 cup…

Read More +

Work With Us