How to Eat Italian: Must-Try Dishes Italian menus can vary widely depending on the restaurant’s regional specialties, but look for some of these classic dishes. Pinterest Facebook Twitter Email ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved ©2015, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved Navigating the Menu Heading out for Italian food? Menus can vary widely from restaurant to restaurant, but here are some classics you'll want to order if they're offered. Caponata Bruschetta Crostini topped with a mixture of chopped olives, eggplant, capers, garlic and tomatoes White Bean Bruschetta Crostini topped with a mixture of white beans, roasted garlic and pecorino Caprese Salad Mozzarella (in this case, the extra-creamy Burrata) served over tomato and basil and dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, and salt and pepper Fennel Salad Shaved-fennel salad made with arugula, fresh herbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano and extra virgin olive oil Rustic Bread with Olive Oil Keep the bread around for sopping up pasta sauces. Gnocchi Italian "dumplings" generally made from potatoes, flour or farina, served here in a tomato sauce Rigatoni with Meatballs Rigatoni pasta served in tomato sauce with meatballs and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese Seppie Nere Fresh squid-ink pasta with calamari served in a spicy tomato sauce Tagliatelle Carbonara Long, thin flat egg noodles with a sauce composed of cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese and bits of bacon Tagliata Toscana Grilled or pan-seared thinly sliced skirt steak with arugula and aged balsamic vinaigrette Tiramisu A dessert of sponge cake or ladyfingers dipped in a coffee-Marsala mixture, then layered with mascarpone and grated chocolate Macchiato Espresso with a dash of frothy steamed milk More from: Restaurants Next Up How to Eat Thai: Must-Try Dishes 9 Photos How to Eat Indian: Must-Try Dishes 13 Photos How to Eat Ramen: Must-Try Dishes 13 Photos How to Eat Dim Sum: Must-Try Dishes 14 Photos Welcome to Tucson: 35 Must-Try Mexican-Inspired Dishes 36 Photos A Culinary Conquest: What to Eat in Rome, Italy 26 Photos Top 5 Diner Dishes in America 6 Photos Top 5 Holiday Dishes in America 6 Photos Top 5 Thanksgiving Dishes in America 6 Photos 50 States of Cheesy Dishes 50 Photos We Recommend How to Eat Thai: Must-Try Dishes 9 Photos How to Eat Dim Sum: Must-Try Dishes 14 Photos How to Eat Indian: Must-Try Dishes 13 Photos How to Eat Ramen: Must-Try Dishes 13 Photos
