Many establishments hope to lure you in with pasta and pizza
mainly because they are low overhead high profit entrees. These are NOT a good
indication of fine Italian cuisine. When I am looking for Great Italian is
expect to see classic dishes that quintessentially say the chef has mastered
great cuisine. When I am looking, the best is regional cuisine such as romano, or toscano, etc. Often the menu in Italian will be different than the one in English. Don't be afraid to order off the Italian menu with the waiters help. Many speak English. Here are some criteria for suspecting a superb dinner.
It is a great sign if some or many of these appear on the
menu:
Carciofi Romano(Artichokes - roman style)
Cannelloni ala Romano
Osso Buco
Veal Piccata
Animelle (sweetbreads)
Abbacchio al Forno
Spinach Gnocchi
Frito Misto
Mellanzani al Forno
Suppli ala Telefono
Branzino
Cacciucco
Bucatini all’amatriciana
Coniglio all a Cacciatore
Fettucine Alfredo (popular with Americans mainly)
Puntarelle (Chicory - anchovy sauce)
Oxtails
If none of these items appear on
the menu, I am
pretty sure this is some American Restaurant that maybe mediocre or perhaps not
really Italian.
High-end places may include:
Chianina Beef - Bistecca alla
Fiorentina
Aragosta Americana
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