On a sunny stretch of The Plaza, a cozy Craftsman bungalow has turned into a quiet hero for tired home cooks. Sorellina Pasta Co. is cranking out fresh, handmade pastas, hearty sauces and baked dishes that can go from fridge to table in just a few minutes. Owner and chef Kristiana Perini is often right up front at the counter, rolling dough and pulling noodles by hand while neighbors pop in to grab dinner.
Neighbors' weeknight rescue
According to the Charlotte Observer, Sorellina is about a year old and bills itself as a source of weeknight take-home meals and prepared dishes for people needing support. The piece highlights staples like lasagna, meatballs, baked ziti and focaccia, and notes that some prepared options can be on the table in roughly 10 minutes. That quick turnaround is a big part of the pitch to busy families and anyone who would rather not spend the evening parked over a stove.
Made in the bungalow kitchen
Behind the counter, an open prep kitchen keeps things transparent. Staff bake sourdough focaccia and hand-pull noodles on site, turning out most items fresh each week, per Sorellina. The site also breaks down ingredient sourcing, including Lindley Mills organic flour from North Carolina and Molino Paolo Mariani flour imported from Italy, and it calls out Joyce Farms beef used in the meatballs. That mix of local products and imported staples helps explain the blend of rustic comfort and classic Italian flavor on the menu.
Where it sits on The Plaza
The bungalow sits at 2341 The Plaza on the edge of Villa Heights, along a walkable corridor between Plaza Midwood and NoDa that has been picking up independent shops in recent years. Axios Charlotte reported that Sorellina opened last spring in a refurbished Craftsman house and started as a retail-only operation, offering fresh extruded and filled pastas along with lasagna and other ready meals. The compact footprint and patio space fit neatly into a broader wave of neighborhood-focused retail along The Plaza.
How to shop Sorellina
Sorellina updates its menu weekly on Instagram and keeps limited hours midweek and on Friday, so a little planning helps if you have your heart set on a specific dish. The shop posts current hours and product lineup on Sorellina, and notes that many items are ready to heat or finish at home in about 10 to 15 minutes. For families, caregivers or anyone short on time, the bungalow setup offers a higher-end shortcut to something that still feels like a home-cooked meal.
Neighborhood fit
Sorellina’s small, focused approach lines up with the evolving retail scene on The Plaza, where craft-minded storefronts have replaced long-vacant houses and added more everyday options for neighbors. For residents who want better pantry staples and quick, homemade-style dinners, the pasta bungalow helps bridge that gap. For a broader look at how the area has been changing, see the Plaza Midwood neighborhood guide.
