Antipasto
A very common antipasto made with chopped tomatoes, balsamic, basil, and garlic, spooned over olive-oil brushed slices of toasted baguette or rustic bread.
What is bruschetta?
A rich and indulgent pasta dish from Lazio, made with perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce of eggs, guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and freshly cracked black pepper.
What is carbonara?
A beautiful steak, hailing from Tuscany, is one of the most popular meats in the world. It is a grilled T-bone steak served rare.
What is Bistecca Fiorentina?
Crisp, tube-shaped pastry shells filled with a sweet, creamy ricotta filling, sometimes flavored with chocolate chips or candied fruit, originating from Sicily.
What are cannoli?
A city built on over 100 small islands in a lagoon, featuring canals instead of roads and the famous gondolas for transportation.
A salad with the colors of the Italian flag and made of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
What is a caprese salad?
A luxurious first course from Lombardy, featuring creamy Arborio rice cooked with saffron, which gives it a vibrant golden hue and a distinctive flavor.
What is Risotto alla Milanese?
A light yet flavorful oven-baked fish dish, popular in coastal regions like Campania, often prepared with lemon, garlic, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
What is Pesce al Forno?
The desert we make every year as a club. A decadent dessert from Veneto, made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder, often flavored with a hint of Marsala wine.
The world’s smallest independent state, located entirely within the city of Rome, and the spiritual center for over 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide.
What is the Vatican City?
A board made of cured meats, cheese, fruit, and vegetables that every Italian loves to pick on.
What is an antipasto?
A hearty vegetable soup with beans and pasta or rice, from Liguria.
What is Minestrone?
A slow-braised veal shank from Lombardy, cooked with a mix of white wine, aromatic vegetables, and broth, often served with a vibrant gremolata of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley.
What is Osso Buco?
A silky and smooth custard dessert from Piedmont, lightly sweetened and often served with a topping of fruit coulis, caramel, or chocolate sauce.
What is Panna Cotta?
One of Italy’s most iconic car brands, founded in 1939 in Modena, and a global symbol of luxury and high-performance automobiles.
What is Ferrari?
This antipasto, commonly found in Sicily, consists of fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella, meat, or peas.
What are arancini?
Layered pasta with ragù, béchamel, and cheese, from Emilia-Romagna.
What is Lasagna al Forno?
Veal with prosciutto and sage, cooked in white wine, from Lazio.
What is Saltimbocca alla Romana?
A dense and creamy Italian ice cream, traditionally made with milk and flavored with ingredients like pistachios, chocolate, or fruit, with roots in Tuscany and Sicily.
What is Gelato?
Europe’s tallest active volcano, located on the island of Sicily, known for its frequent eruptions and fertile volcanic soil.
What is Mount Etna?
A selection of marinated olives, often enhanced with herbs, citrus zest, and chili, popular across Southern Italy and served as a light, flavorful antipasto.
What are Olive Miste?
Potato dumplings served with tomato sauce, from Campania.
What is Gnocchi al Pomodoro?
A rustic dish from Tuscany, where chicken is slow-cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs, creating a flavorful and hearty stew.
What is Pollo alla Cacciatora?
A light and airy custard from Piedmont, made by whisking egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine over gentle heat until frothy and served warm.
What is Zabaglione?
An ancient amphitheater in Rome, built in 70-80 AD, known as one of the greatest works of Roman engineering and a symbol of the Roman Empire.
What is the colesseum/colosseo?