Get ready for Italian summer without having to cross Atlantic. According to a press release shared with Tasting Table, Panera has announced three limited-edition à la carte dishes that will let you experience the Italian summer at your own pace. A Panera 2025 Vacation Trends Study reveals that 58% of Americans are terrified of missing out when they see Italian vacation photos on their social media. The brand also learned that 78% consider an Italian summer trip a must-do, with food often cited as the highlight of the trip.
So, if you’re stuck this summer, you can still enjoy a little Italian getaway and bring some Italian flavours home with you. Panera is expanding its summer menu with the addition of the Flavours of Italy trio: Italian Steak & Mozzarella, Fresh Italian Market Salad, and Fresh Strawberry & Basil Lemonade, available starting June 25. These dishes won’t be available for long, so if these Italian-inspired additions interest you, be sure to try them.
Here’s what to order from Panera this summer
The first sandwich is the Italian Steak & Mozzarella. press release reveals that this new sandwich features “tender marinated sliced steak, fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, arugula, garlic aioli, fresh basil, and Italian vinaigrette on our black pepper focaccia.” Pair it with the Italian Market Salad, which features “mixed greens with arugula, tossed with Italian vinaigrette. They Topped shredded Asiago cheese, salt |& pepper, chickpeas, & croutons.” so this salad is definitely worth a try to looks good.
Pair it all with a Strawberry Basil Fresca Lemonade, a “lemonade made with agave nectar and strawberry puree, infused with fresh strawberries and basil.” As a bonus, Unlimited Sip Club members can enjoy this drink all summer long. New members can sign up by June 30th to receive three months free. We’d still like to see Panera reintroduce a few more menu items, but this will do for now.
