Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MENU GUIDE
This guide lists the most common terms you may
encounter on Italian menus or when shopping for
food. If you can't find an exact phrase, try looking
up its component parts.
abbacchio alla romana
Roman-style spring lamb
acciughe sott'olio anchovies
in oil
aceto vinegar
acqua water
acqua minerale gassata
sparkling mineral water
acqua minerale non
gassata still mineral water
acqua naturale still mineral
water, tap water
affettato misto variety of
cold, sliced meats
affogato al caffè hot
espresso on ice cream
aglio garlic
agnello lamb
albicocche apricots
al forno roast
amatriciana chopped bacon
and tomato sauce
ananas pineapple
anatra duck
anatra all'arancia duck in
orange sauce
anguilla in umido
stewed eel
anguria watermelon
antipasti appetizers
antipasti misti mixed
appetizers
aperitivo aperitif
aragosta lobster
arancia orange
aranciata orangeade;
fresh orange juice
aringa herring
arrosto roast
arrosto di tacchino
roast turkey
asparagi asparagus
avocado all'agro avocado
with dressing
baccalà dried cod
baccalà alla vicentina
Vicentine-style dried cod
bagnacauda vegetables
(often raw) in a sauce of
oil, garlic, and anchovy
Barbaresco dry red wine
from Piedmont
Barbera dry red wine from
Piedmont
Bardolino dry red wine from
the Veneto region
Barolo dark, dry red wine
from Piedmont
basilico basil
bavarese ice-cream cake;
dessert made with cream
Bel Paese soft, white cheese
besciamella white sauce
bignè cream puff
birra beer
birra chiara light beer, lager
birra grande large beer
birra piccola small beer
birra scura dark beer
bistecca ai ferri grilled steak
bistecca (di manzo) steak
bolognese meat and tomato
sauce
braciola di maiale
pork steak
branzino al forno baked
sea bass
