ITALIAN QUIZ

Cibi e Bevande (Food and Drinks)

Types of Dishes

Antipasto: Appetizer served before the main meal.

Primo: First course, typically pasta, rice, or soup.

Secondo: Main course, usually meat or fish.

Contorno: Side dish accompanying the main course.

Dolce: Dessert served at the end of the meal.

Common Ingredients and Beverages

Formaggio: Cheese, a staple in Italian cuisine.

Olio d'oliva: Olive oil, essential for cooking and dressing.

Vino rosso/bianco: Red or white wine, commonly served with meals.

Acqua frizzante/naturale: Sparkling or still water, often offered at restaurants.

Caffè espresso: Strong coffee served in small cups.

Flavor Descriptions

Piccante: Spicy, often used to describe certain dishes.

Dolce: Sweet, typically used for desserts.

Salato: Salty, a common flavor in many dishes.

Amaro: Bitter, can describe certain cheeses or drinks.

Fresco: Fresh, often used for vegetables and fruits.

Ristoranti e Ordini (Restaurants & Ordering)

Restaurant Vocabulary

Il menu: The menu, listing available dishes.

Il conto: The bill, presented at the end of the meal.

Cameriere/Cameriera: Waiter/waitress serving the table.

La mancia: Tip, customary to leave for good service.

Specialità della casa: House specialty, a recommended dish.

Making Reservations and Orders

Prenotare un tavolo: To reserve a table in advance.

Un tavolo per due/quattro: A table for two/four people.

All’aperto/al chiuso: Outside/inside dining options.

Il coperto: Service charge added to the bill.

Il piatto del giorno: Dish of the day, often a special offering.

Verbi Utili (Useful Verbs)

Common Actions in Dining

Mangiare: To eat, the primary action during meals.

Bere: To drink, referring to beverages consumed.

Ordinare: To order, as in placing an order at a restaurant.

Cucinare: To cook, the preparation of food.

Assaggiare: To taste, trying a small amount of food.

Additional Useful Verbs

Condire: To season, adding flavor to dishes.

Servire: To serve, presenting food to diners.

Pagare: To pay, settling the bill after the meal.

Prenotare: To book/reserve a table.

Consigliare: To recommend, suggesting dishes to others.

Commentare il Cibo (Commenting on Food)

Positive Comments

È delizioso!: It's delicious!

È squisito!: It's exquisite!

Ha un sapore fantastico!: It has a fantastic taste.

Mi piace molto!: I really like it!

È la mia specialità preferita.: It’s my favorite specialty.

Negative Comments

È troppo piccante!: It's too spicy!

È un po’ insipido.: It's a bit bland.

È troppo dolce.: It's too sweet.

È crudo.: It's raw.

Non mi piace affatto.: I don’t like it at all.