La Strada is a romantic Italian restaurant located one mile from Chimney Rock overlooking beautiful Lake Lure.

Starting out in 1974 as a small family business in Charlotte, the Lake Lure location continues its rich family traditions and vintage recipes.

Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a family, or as a large group while you watch pleasure boats and our summer regatta on Lake Lure.

Come dine with us and enjoy the beautiful vistas that abound from the elevated 88 seat covered terrace and the 146 seat dining room.

Click here to view our Special Holiday Buffet Menu!

The food is authentic Italian combined with scrumptious American cuisine, giving diners quite a large selection to choose from. Be sure to check the Daily Specials Board from our chef.

Serving the best food in Lake Lure we offer La Strada Signature Dishes such as Fresh Pistachio Encrusted N.C. Rainbow Trout, Baby Back Ribs, Angus Beef Burgers, specialty Chicken Dishes & Sandwiches, Fresh Salmon, made from scratch Soups, Salads, Dips and divine Sauces. Pizza, Pasta, Sandwiches, and a great variety of Entrées, including fresh Seafood, and Steaks complete the menu! Buon Appetito!

We use only the freshest ingredients and "build flavor" by layering ingredients one at a time; the true art of Italian cooking.

La Strada has become one of the most popular sites for Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers, Prom Nights, Birthdays, and Anniversaries as well as Valentine's Day and other Special Occasions.

Nothing calls for a more memorable experience than a wedding surrounded by family and friends. La Strada is a Western North Carolina favorite for wedding celebrations, receptions, showers, rehearsal dinners, bachelor and bachelorette parties, brunches, and more.

We provide exceptional service and a celebratory environment with heartwarming dishes for an event that you will forever cherish. A menu will be created that works within your budget, whether it be for a small gathering or a community-wide extravaganza.

Reference:  Wedding Rehearsal dinner was more than what we had hoped for!" We chose a buffet with 4 entrees; all were delicious and there was plenty of food. Service was fantastic and all servers were very attentive to our needs. Manager Joe, went the extra mile for us. The view is outstanding. Since we live in LA, 99% of correspondence/planning/contact was done either via email or telephone. We were very pleased with the total experience. Would highly recommend LaStrada for lunch, dinner or a special event.   ...T. Roberts, LA March 4, 2011

Our terrace is casual and comfortable, and the open-air Italian piazza atmosphere is designed to provide you with a fun and entertaining place for evenings out with family and friends, parties, and informal get-togethers.

Enjoy the beautiful warm weather and soak up the sun while shamelessly people watching. Come on in and sit at our table. We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our restaurant . . . and into our hearts.

A delicious dessert that piques the taste buds is the perfect way to end a savory dinner.

Our desserts are made fresh daily so we can serve them up to you nice and piping hot. From hot fudge sundaes to dessert cobblers, you're sure to find something you'll love.

Two popular treats from our dessert menu - a CAROLINA WARM APPLE COBBLER . . . topped with vanilla bean ice cream, and TIRAMISÙ . . . a cool, refreshing Italian dessert that once tasted, leaves an indelible impression on you. Imagine this very light almost-like-mocha-flavored-whipped-cream concoction on lady finger pastry soaked with strong espresso coffee. The Dessert Menu will make you want to linger a little longer!

Desserts are delicate and can be paired with a nice dessert wine. Along with the standard dessert menu, our pastry chef makes daily delicacies to take advantage of the local fresh produce. And, for those special events, we'll be glad to prepare the perfect dessert for you, such as Mousse au Chocolat, Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse, etc.

An after dinner drink or a specialty cocktail offers a nice finale to a romantic meal. 

La Strada's cuisine is complemented by a full service bar with a vast selection of fine European and California wines. The mixed drinks are made with fresh juices . . . try a Watermelon Martini - Absolut Citron, Midori, fresh watermelon and a hint of lemon.

Enjoy A Bailey's After Dinner drink. One of the more popular after dinner drinks at La Strada is Bailey's Irish Cream. It can be served "straight up", chilled or mixed with coffee and topped with whipped cream.

La Strada Signature Cream Coffee . . . Bailey's Irish Cream, coffee and fresh cream - creamy & smooth on the palette.

Lake Lure Breeze . . . A unique La Strada refresher made with Sauza Tequila, coconut and fresh lime juice.

Scenic Lake Lure Boat Cruise

The most favorite family activity is taking a scenic cruise on Lake Lure. Cruises depart several times a day from the North Shore Cabana usually April through October. You will enjoy a lively, fully narrated 11/2 hour boat cruise on our lovely Lake Lure. It's a great time for the entire family and all ages are welcome. To reserve a cruise time, stop by the North Shore Beach Cabana or give them a call at 828-694-3019.

Designated by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the world, you could not find a more gorgeous and inspiring setting for a dragon boat race and festival. Set in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge area are a major tourist attraction in western North Carolina any season.

September 17-18, 2010 - Fans of the cult-classic Dirty Dancing will relive memories of Baby's first dance at the inaugural "Dirty Dancing Festival" in the film's original, breathtaking backdrop of Lake Lure, NC on Sept. 17-18, 2010.

Hosted by the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce in Lake Lure, the celebratory weekend will include:

- Lakeside Film Screening (Friday Evening, Sept. 17): Guests will remember the magic of Dirty Dancing while watching the movie against the waterfront site of "the lift" on the original location of Johnny's cabin.

- The Dirty Dancing Festival (Saturday Afternoon, Sept. 18): This outdoor festival will showcase live music by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs (singer and writer of the platinum hit, 'Stay' from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack), dance performances by the "A-Lure" Dirty Dancing Review Dancers, Dirty Dancing storytellers, family-friendly games, dance lessons, a dance competition & more!

- The Time of Your Life Gala (Saturday Evening, Sept. 18): Have the time of your life and complete the weekend with an elegant 1960s-inspired gala featuring surprise dance performances from the film, a silent auction of movie memorabilia, a live 1950s/1960s band, and a professional and amateur shag competition.