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"second course", the main dish, usually fish or meat. Traditionally veal, pork and chicken are most commonly used, at least in the North, though beef has become more popular since World War II and wild game is found, particularly in Tuscany. Fish are generally caught locally.
"side dish", may be a salad or cooked vegetables. A traditional menu features salad along with the main course
"cheese and fruits", the first dessert. Local cheeses may be part of the Antipasto or Contorno as well.
"sweet", such as cakes and cookies!
Caffè usually espresso!
"digestives", liquors/liqueurs (grappa, amaro, limoncello, sambuca, nocino, sometimes referred to as ammazzacaffè - "coffee killer"
"first course", usually consists of a hot dish like pasta, risotto, gnocchi, polenta or soup.
Apéritif usually enjoyed as an appetizer before a large meal!
Antipasto Literally "before (the) meal", hot or cold appetizers!