Are you looking for the appetizers on our menu while you wait for your main course at our Italian restaurant in Bothell? If so, check out our selection of antipasti! This Italian word literally translates to “before the meal”, representing the hors d’oeuvre course. In Italy, antipasti come in four different categories: meats, vegetables, olives, and cheese.
Meats: Antipasti meat is usually served cold, and may include sausages, cold cuts, and cured meats.
Vegetables: Antipasti vegetables are generally raw or marinated, most commonly including mushrooms, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Olives: Olives are a big enough part of Italian dining to warrant their own category. You will almost always see olives in a real Italian antipasti course. They will often be served either by themselves or stuffed with cheese, nuts, garlic, or peppers.
Cheese: Cheeses are another important part of any antipasti course, usually coming in the form of traditional Italian varieties. Some cheese will be served by itself, but some will be wrapped in meat, stuffed into mushrooms, or occasionally spread onto bread.