I’m doing a project for english that involves a menu that uses adjectives to describe the food in my menu. My theme would be italian, and I was wondering what are some usual Entrees, Desserts, and Beverages that are in a usual italian restaurant. Anyone know?
i never been to an italian restaurant so i dont know what an italian menu looks like.
A TYPICAL NEAPOLITAN/ITALIAN MENU:
☻Antipasti (Appetizers):
* Prosciutto e Melone (Cured Ham & Melon)
* Verdure Miste/Assortite (Mixed/Variety of Vegetables)
* Insalata di Mare (Seafood Salad)
* Caprese (Mozzarella & Tomato Salad)
* Bruschette (toasted bread covered with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and oregano)
☻Primi Piatti (First Courses):
* Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Flour & Potato Dumplings)
* Vermicelli alle Vongole (Vermicelli Pasta with Clams)
* Penne all’Arrabbiata (Penne Pasta with Hot Tomato Sauce)
* Spaghetti alla Pescatora (Spaghetti pasta with Seafood & Fish)
* Zuppa di Pesce (Fish & Seafood Soup)
☻Secondi Piatti (Second Courses):
* Salsicce (Pork Sausages)
* Pollo alla Cacciatora (Chicken Hunter’s Style)
* Calamari Fritti (Fried Squid)
* Polipetti alla Luciana (Octopus with Spicy Tomato Sauce)
* Cotoletta alla Milanese (Veal Cutlet)
☻Contorni (Side Dishes):
* Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan)
* Zucchine alla Scapece (Fried Zucchini with Mint & Vinegar)
* Peperoni in Padella (Fried Bell Peppers with Olives & Capers)
* Friarielli (A Local "Broccoli")
* Insalata Mista (Mixed Vegetable Salad)
☻Dolci e Frutta (Dessert & Fruit):
* Caprese (Chocolate Almond Cake)
* Profiteroles (Cream-filled, Chocolate-covered Puffs)
* Tiramisu` (Espresso, Rum-soaked Ladyfingers smothered in Mascarpone Cream)
* Macedonia di Frutta (Fresh Fruit Salad Laced with Maraschino Liqueur)
* Frutta Fresca (Fresh Fruit)
☻Bibite (Drinks):
* Acqua Minerale (Mineral Water)
* Vino Locale/da Tavola/di Casa Bianco/Rosso (White/Red Local/Table/House Wine)
* Birra (Beer)
* Coca Cola
* Aranciata (Orange Soda)
* Caffe` (Espresso)
Check out the links below to give you an idea. Good luck!
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