Our Story
Meet Amelia
A kitchen on wheels, a lifetime of love for Italian food.
From Our Family's Kitchen to the Streets of East Haven
La Cucina di Amelia was born from a simple belief: that the best Italian food doesn't need four walls and white tablecloths. It needs honest ingredients, time-honored recipes, and a cook who genuinely cares.
Amelia grew up in a household where Sunday sauce simmered all morning and pasta was always made by hand. Her mother Amelia, her mother's mother, and her father's mother all cooked with the same belief — that food is the language of love, and that every dish tells a story.
After years of cooking for family, friends, and anyone lucky enough to pull up a chair, Amelia decided to take her kitchen to the people. In 2019, La Cucina di Amelia hit the streets of East Haven, Connecticut — and the neighborhood hasn't been the same since.
What We Stand For
Real Ingredients
We source locally whenever we can and never cut corners on quality. If the family wouldn't approve, it doesn't go in the pan.
Made from Scratch
Every sauce, every dough, every filling is made fresh each morning. No shortcuts, no compromises.
Community First
We're not just a food trailer — we're a neighbor. East Haven is home, and we're proud to feed it.
Come Find Us
We're parked at 80 Oregon Ave, East Haven — Monday through Saturday, 5:00 am to 4:30 pm.