If you’ve ever visited Italy, you may have noticed that a lot of what they do at the dining table is not the same what we imagine. Of particular note to many is the way they eat their spaghetti. Indeed, the way that most Americans dine on this famous Italian dish would be poorly received at a real Italian table. With this in mind, should you ever wish to impress your Italian friends at our Bothell Italian restaurant, keep the following spaghetti etiquette in mind:
Firstly, you don’t want to use a spoon to roll your spaghetti. In Italy, this is considered rude. Indeed, rolling your noodles thusly is something done by children who have not yet mastered proper dining. To roll your noodles, hold your fork against the curvature of your plate and spin, taking care to only pick up as much as can be fit in your mouth. If you have to suck up stray noodles after you bite down, you’re doing it wrong.
Second, avoid cutting your noodles. To an Italian chef, this is tantamount to sacrilege. If you’re having trouble limiting the amount of spaghetti that you bring to your mouth, simply roll fewer strands on your fork.