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This pizza, named after an Italian queen, is topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil
What is Margherita pizza?
This idiom, “avere le mani bucate,” translates to “to have holes in one’s hands.” It describes someone who does this with their money.
What is spending carelessly?
This city is known as “The Eternal City” and is home to the Colosseum and the Vatican.
What is Rome?
This hearty pasta dish with meatballs became an iconic Italian-American comfort food, though it’s rare to find in Italy.
What is spaghetti and meatballs?
“Sono fuori di testa, ma diverso da loro” are lyrics from this breakout Måneskin hit.
What is "Zitti e Buoni"?
These deep-fried pastries are filled with sweetened ricotta and often chocolate chips or candied fruit.
What are cannoli?
If someone says, “Avere un diavolo per capello,” or “to have a devil for each hair,” they’re feeling this way.
What is extremely angry or irritated?
This southern city, near Mount Vesuvius, is famous for its pizza, vibrant street life, and proximity to Pompeii.
What is Naples?
This 1972 film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, tells the story of the Corleone crime family.
What is The Godfather?
“Ci siamo fatti male e non lo sai” comes from this emotional ballad by Annalisa.
What is "Bellissima"?
A traditional dish from Rome, this creamy pasta is made with eggs, Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and guanciale.
What is carbonara?
What does “non avere peli sulla lingua” mean when translated into English?
What is to have no hair on your tongue?
Referred to as “The City of Love,” this northern Italian city is the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
What is Verona?
This famous Italian-American athlete, Joe DiMaggio, played for this Major League Baseball team.
What is the New York Yankees?
This Italian band sings the viral hit “Pastello Bianco.”
Who are Pinguini Tattici Nucleari?
Originating from Naples, this dessert is made with puff pastry and layered with ricotta or pastry cream.
What is sfogliatella?
Translate the idiom “in bocca al lupo.”
What is in mouth of the wolf? (Good Luck)
The Piazza del Campo, famous for hosting the Palio horse race, is located in this Tuscan city.
What is Siena?
This Italian-American actor gained fame playing Danny Zuko in Grease and Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction.
Who is John Travolta?
“Ma perché ogni volta sbaglio sempre la strada” is from this hit by Madame.
What is "Voce"?
The name of this stuffed pasta translates to "little hats" and is a specialty of Emilia-Romagna.
What is tortellini?
What does “meglio un uovo oggi che una gallina domani” mean in English?
What is "Better an egg today than a chicken tomorrow?"
This fashion capital is home to the iconic Duomo di Santa Maria Nascente and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
What is Milan?
This Italian-American actor is known for his roles in Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and The Irishman.
Who is Robert De Niro?
The song "Sera Perché Ti Amo" starts with: “Che confusione, sarà perché ti amo...” Finish the lyric.
What is "È un'emozione che cresce piano piano"?