Stellina Pizzeria In Virginia Features A Pasta Vending Machine And It’s Incredible
Virginia restaurants are nothing if not creative. Stellina Pizzeria, which is opening a new location in Arlington, is a case in point. They’ve created their very own pasta vending machine, and it’s just as ingenious as it sounds. Diners can browse the display case and then watch as the machine drops a ready-to-cook pasta entree. It’s a little something like magic, and you’ll definitely want to scope it out the next time you find yourself in Northern Virginia.
Attention, all Italian food fans! The next time you're in Arlington, head to Shirlington Village and stop into the newly-opened Stellina Pizzeria.
The original Washington D.C. location has made quite a name for itself with its selection of fine house-made pasta, decadent sauces, and time-honed methods.
When you visit Stellina, you can expect a blend of traditional and modern, with a creative menu that's always expanding. In short, everything about this restaurant is positively fabulous.
That's especially true of the state-of-the-art pasta vending machine. Yes, that's correct, there's a vending machine filled with delicious take-home pasta kits for diners on-the-go.
All you need to do is browse the selection and choose your favorite pasta and sauce combination. You'll even find ready-to-eat jars of tiramisu with spoons!
The custom-made vending machine was an idea of Antonio Matarazzo, the co-owner of Stellina.
When you order your kit, the LED screen on the vending machine will display directions on how to make the pasta taste almost as good as it would served right from the Stellina kitchen.
Just take a quick photo of the display directions on your phone, and you'll be good to go!
For now, the vending machine primarily focuses on pasta, sauces, and a few select dessert items. However, in the future, you might even see some pizza and wine on display. Buon appetito!
What are your thoughts on this incredible pasta vending machine? Is this something you would try? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you!
A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
