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This video was requested by a subscriber, and normally in quarantine I wouldn't have thought to film a video that is travel inspired. However, this is probably the perfect time to learn and practice a new language, so here is how to read and understand an Italian Menu. I know when we travel, it can be difficult if there is not an English menu present, or if the menu is simple and written on a chalk board, it is also intimidating. If you understand the basics, such as the drink menu, first and and second courses, etc.. I know your dining experience will be a lot more pleasant. This video focuses on the Italian Menu and how to read it/understand it. I can always make a part 2 where I teach you how to order, as well as food names, etc.. So please let me know if that is interesting for you.
Here are the words I will go over. Please also check the comments for the clickable time stamps to make jumping forward or going back a lot easier!
1:05:Pranzo - LunchCena - Dinner
1:24:La Pizzeria - Pizza Restaurant
2:11:La Trattoria - Family Run Casual Dining
2:34:L’Osteria - Larger Wine Menu, Simple Menu
2:54:Il Risrotante - Restaurant, more $$$
3:47:Lunch & Dinner times to eat
4:16:Bevande - Drinks
4:44:Water - L’Aqua Naturale / Frizzante / Tap (Natural/ Sparkling/ Tap)
5:37:Vino Rosso / Bianco - Red / White Wine
5:50:Antipasti - Appetizers
6:33:Primi - First Course (Usually Pasta)
7:40:Secondi - Second Course (Usually Meat/Fish)
8:45:Pollo - Chicken
8:53: Bistecca - Steak
Carne - Meat
9:04: Frutti di Mare - Shellfish / Seafood
9:36:Forno - Baked
9:40:Fritto - Fried
9:54:Griglia - Grilled
10:13:Piatti Tipici - Traditional/Typical Dishes
10:59:Contorni - Side Dishes
11:11:Dolci - Dessert :)
11:50:Dolce della Casa - House Special Dessert
12:27:Digestivi - Digestive (drink)
13:07:Caffè - Coffee
13:16:Un Caffè - Espresso
13:45:Cappuccino etiquette
Thank you so much for watching! Hopefully you now understand what certain sections or food items mean, how to pronounce the Italian words, as well as when to order certain items off the menu. Remember, you can always ask for the English version of the menu, but often times it is not as detailed as the Italian one, so when I can I prefer to order off of the Italian menu; it also makes me feel like less of a tourist!
If you have future video requests, please leave me your suggestions in the comment section :)
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You can find more of my Learn Italian series here:
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