Lonely Planet Italy Quotes

“Menu Decoder AMenù a la carte Choose whatever you like from the menu. AMenù di degustazione Degustation menu, usually consisting of six to eight 'tasting size' courses. AMenù turistico The 'tourist menu' usually signals mediocre fare – steer clear! APiatto del giorno Dish of the day. AAntipasto A hot or cold appetiser. For a tasting plate of different appetisers, request an antipasto misto (mixed antipasto).”
― Cristian Bonetto, Lonely Planet Italy

“APrimo First course, usually a substantial pasta, rice or zuppa (soup) dish. ASecondo Second course, often carne (meat) or pesce (fish). AContorno Side dish, usually verdura (vegetable). ADolce Dessert; including torta (cake). AFrutta Fruit; usually the epilogue to a meal. ANostra produzione Made in-house. ASurgelato Frozen; usually used to denote fish or seafood not freshly caught.”
― Cristian Bonetto, Lonely Planet Italy

“Barista Basics Caffè, espresso Short shot of black coffee. Ristretto Short espresso. Lungo Long espresso. Americano Espresso with added hot water. Macchiato Espresso ‘stained’ with a little milk. Cappuccino Espresso with steamed milk. Cappuccino scuro Strong (dark) cappuccino. Marochino Small cappuccino with cocoa. Latte macchiato Dash of coffee in steamed milk. Deca Decaf. Corretto Spiked espresso, usually with grappa.”
― Cristian Bonetto, Lonely Planet Italy

“From outside Italy, dial your international access code, Italy's country code (39) then the number (including the '0').”
― Cristian Bonetto, Lonely Planet Italy