It’s no mystery that the people of Italy like to make any meal into an event. Their love for their delicious food is such that it takes as many as six courses to fully satisfy their appetites. The traditional Italian dinner will generally consist of all of the following:
- Antipasti: This is the appetizer course. It will usually consist of cold cuts, olives, cheeses, and a selection of cold vegetables.
- Primo: The first course of an Italian dinner will typically come in the form of a pasta, rice dish, or soup.
- Secondo: It is at this point when the main course of the meal is served. This is when diners will have their meat, poultry, or seafood dish.
- Contorni: These are the side dishes that go with a meal, most often coming in the form of vegetables, potatoes, or some type of salad.
- Dolce: This is the dessert course.
- Caffe: Also known as digestivo, this is the after-meal coffee or or liqueur that diners enjoy while they digest their food.
To get the full Italian dining experience, come to our Italian restaurant in Bothell.