As a restaurant consultant who has completed over 50 projects and with over 20 years of experience, I would like to share a list Italian terms for service team.
For a charming and impressive customer service, the restaurant staff needs to be trained extensively. We at TABLEandFORK believe that better customer service will increase sale and we thrive by training the staff for restaurant consultant clients. Our entire training module is focused on Customer Sensitization.
| Acciuga | Anchovy |
| Affettati | Slice |
| Affumicata | Smoked |
| Aglio | Garlic |
| Agnello | Lamb |
| Anatra | Duck |
| Aneto | Dill |
| Anche | Also |
| Aragosta | Lobster |
| Arancia | Orange |
| Arrosto | Roast |
| Asparagi | Asparagus |
| Basilico | Basil |
| Bianco e nero | White & Black |
| Boccone | Mouthful |
| Bocconcini | Stringy Italian cheese |
| Boscaiola | Woodman style |
| Bosco | Wood |
| Bruschette | Toasted bread with sauces |
| Bucatini | Thick Spaghetti pasta with small hole in the center |
| Burro | Butter |
| Cacciatora | Style |
| Calamari | Squid |
| Cannellilini | Type of bean |
| CappaSante | Scallop |
| Capra | She goat, Nanny goat |
| Capperi/Capercaillie | Capers |
| Carciofi | Artichoke |
| Carne | Meat |
| Cetriolo | Cucumber |
| Chiffonad/Julienne | Julienne |
| Cioccolato | Chocolate |
| Cipolle | Onion |
| Cipollina | Chives |
| Coscia | Thigh, Leg |
| Cotolette | Chop, Cutlet |
| Cozze | Mussels |
| Crema/Cremosi | Cream/Creamy |
| Crosta | Crust |
| Crostini | Toasted bread rubbed with garlic & olive oil |
| Curato | Cured |
| Diavolo | Devil |
| Erbe | Herb |
| Farfalle | Bow or Butterfly Shaped Pasta |
| Fichi/Fico | Figs |
| Fagioli | Beans |
| Fettucine | Pasta(noodles) |
| Fieno | Hay |
| Forno | Oven |
| Fondante | fondue |
| Fritta | Fried |
| Fregola | Peppercorn shaped pasta |
| Fresco | Fresh |
| Gelateria | Ice-cream parlour |
| Funghi | Mushrooms |
| Gamberetti | Prawn |
| Gorgonzola | Blue Cheese |
| Gnocchi | Potato dumplings |
| Giorno | Day |
| Insalata | Salad |
| Jalapeno | Mexican chilly Famous for its bite |
| Lasagna | Layer of pasta |
| Linguine | String shaped pasta which has a rectangular cross- section |
| Limone | Lemon |
| Macedonia | Fruit salad |
| Magro | Thin |
| Maiale | Pork |
| Marinara | Sauce |
| Manzo | Beef |
| Mattoncini | Small bricks/Blocks |
| Melanzane | Aurbergine |
| Melone | Melon |
| Menta | Mint |
| Miele | Honey |
| Montone | Mutton |
| Mozzarella | Cheese |
| Misti | Mix |
| Olio | Oil |
| Orichiette | Eared shaped pasta |
| Ortolana | Pizza Type |
| Osso | Bone |
| Padella | Frying pan |
| Paglia | Straw |
| Pannacotta | Dessert made of cream |
| Panzanella | Salad |
| Parfait | Gelatin &fruit based desert served in a glass by the same name |
| Parmigiano | Parmesan |
| Patate | Potato |
| Pecorino | Sheep’s milk cheese |
| Penne | Pasta |
| Pepe rosso | Red pepper |
| Pepe Nero | Black pepper |
| Peperoncino | Chilli pepper |
| Peperone | Pepper |
| Petto | Breast |
| Piatto | Platter |
| Piccolo | Small |
| Piselli | Peas |
| Pizetta | Small pizza |
| Polenta | Cornmeal porridge |
| Polpette | Meat balls |
| Pollo | Chicken |
| Pomodoro | Tomato |
| Prezzemolo | Parsley |
| Prosciutto | Ham |
| Primo Sale | Italian goat cheese |
| Quattro | Four |
| Rafano | Horseradish |
| Ragu | Meat sauce |
| Rucola | Rocket (Plant) |
| Ravioli | Pasta |
| Ricotta | Cheese |
| Riso | Rice |
| Risotto | Risotto |
| Rosa | Pink |
| Salami | Salame |
| Sale | Salt |
| Salmone | Salmon |
| Salsa | Sauce |
| Senape | Mustard |
| Scoglio | (Rock) |
| Siego/Frumento | Wheat |
| Sopressa | Salami |
| Spaghetti | Pasta |
| Spiedo | Spit (kitchen implement) |
| Spiedino | (Skewer) |
| Spugnote/Morchella | Morel |
| Suppli | Croquette shaped, barrel shaped |
| Sugo | Sauce |
| Tardi | Late |
| Tartufo | Truffle |
| Tiepido/Fettina | Sliver |
| Timo | Thyme |
| Timballo | Mould used for baking vegetables or making a sonffle |
| Tortelli | Pasta |
| Tiramisu | Chocolate, mascarpone, coffeflavoured dessert means “ pick me up” |
| Torichetti | Torch shaped pasta |
| Vegetali | Vegetables |
| Vaniglia | Vanilla |
| Voldastana | Style of valdiosta |
| Verdure | Vegetables |
| Verdi | Green |
| Vongola | (Clam) |
| Zafferano | Saffron |
| Zuuca | Pumpkin |
| Zucchini | Squash(vegetable) |
| Zuppe | Soup |
| Umbricelli | Palm rolled, irregular shaped pasta |
| Umido | Humid |
These notes were originally created by my Mentor Mr.AruneshMaiyar, under whom I have trained as a F&B professional, and I hope I will continue his legacy.
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