Here are some common Italian to English food translations:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G |H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
Abbacchio – Lamb
Aceto Balsamic – Balsamic Vinegar
Acuqua – Water
Affettati -Slices meats
Affumicato – Smokes
Aglio – Garlic
Al Forno – Oven baked
Alici – Anchovies
Amoretto – Almond Liquor
Anatra – Duck
Anisette – Aniseed Liquor
Antipasto – Appetizer course
Aragosta – Rock Lobster
Arista – Duck
Arrosto – Roasted
Asparagi – Asparagus
Baccala – Salt cod
Basilico – Basil
Bel Paese – Mild Cheese
Bictola – Swiss Chard
Biscotti – Cookies
Bistecca – Steak
Bocconcini – Small Mozzarella Balls
Bollito – Boiled
Bolognese – Meat Sauce
Braciola – Chops
Brodetto – Fish Soup
Brodo – Broth
Bruschetta – Bread topped with garlic, tomato and onion
Bufalo – Water buffalo
Burro – Butter
Cacciatore – Hunters style
Caffe -Espresso
Calimari – Squid
Caldo – Hot
Canestrelli – Scallops
Cannellini – White bean
Capperi – Capers
Caprese Insalata -Mozzarella, tomato and basil salad
Capriolo – Venison
Carbonara – Cream and Ham sauce
Carciofini – Artichoke hearts
Cardi – cardoons
Carne – Meat
Carpaccio – Raw beef sliced thin
Cavolo – Cabbage
Cavolfiori – Cauliflower
Cetrioli – Cucumber
Ciambotta – Vegetable Stew
Cipolle – Onions
Coda alla Vaccinara – Oxtail
Coniglio -Rabbit
Costoletta – Cutlets
Cotto – Cooked
Cozze – Mussels
Crostini – Toasted Bread
Crudo – Raw
Cucina – Kitchen
Diavola – Spicy Sauce
Dindo – Turkey
Dolce – Dessert
Fagiano – Pheasant
Fagioli – Beans
Farcito – Stuffed
Fegato – Liver
Filanti – Soft Cheese
Filetto – Tenderloin
Finocchio – Fennel
Foccaccia – Flat Bread
Formaggio – Cheese
Forno – Oven
Freddo – Cold
Fritto – Deep Fried
Frutti de Mare – Shellfish
Funghi – Mushroom
Gamberetti – Shrimps
Gorgonzola – Blue Cheese
Grana Padano – Hard White Cheese
Granchio – Crab
Griglia – Grilled
Impanato – Breaded
Insalata – Salad
Lardo – Fat
Latte Fritto – Fried Custard
Lauro – Bay Leaf
Lenticchie – Lentils
Lesso – Boiled
Lemoncello – Lemon Liquor
Lemone – Lemon
Lupo di Mare – Lobster
Maccarello – Mackerel
Maiale – Pork
Mais – Corn
Manzo – Beef
Marinara – Plain Tomato Sauce
Marsela (Marsala) – Sweet Wine
Mascarpone – Cream Cheese
Melanzane – Eggplant
Minestrone – Vegetable Stew
Mortadella – Pork Cold Cuts
Moscato -Nutmeg
Mozzarella – Rubbery Soft Cheese
Nodini – Veal Chops
Osso Bucco – Braised Veal Shanks
Ostriche -Oysters
Pancetta – Bacon
Panna – Cream
Parmesan – Hard cheese from Parma
Pecorino – Hard Sharp Cheese
Peoci – Mussels
Pepe Verdi – Green Peppercorns
Pepe – Pepper
Pesce – Fish Soup
Pesto – Basil, pine nuts, cheese and garlic
Piselli – Peas
Polenta – Corn meal
Polipi – Octopus
Pollo – Chicken
Pomidori – Tomato
Porchetta – Suckling Pig
Porcini – Mushrooms
Prezzemolo – Parsley
Prosciutto – Cured Ham
Pravola – Soft Cheese
Provolone – Sharp Cheese
Ricotta – Creams whey cheese
Risotto – Rice Dish
Robiola – Creams white Cheese
Rosmarino – Rosemary
Salami – Cured Sausage
Sale – Salt cod
Salsicce – Sausage
Saltimbocca – Veal with ham and sage
Salvia – Sage
Sambucca – Anise flavoured Liquor
Sardi – Sardines
Scaloppine – Thin slice of Meat
Scolgona – Shallots
Soppressata – Dry Sausage
Spigoli – Sea Bass
Spinaci – Spinach
Stracchino – Goats Milk Cheese
Stracciatella – Chicken and Egg Drop Italian Soup
Taleggio – Cow’s Milk Cheese
Timo – Thyme
Tommo – Tuna
Tortoni – Liquor Ice Cream
Totano – Squid
Vitello – Veal
Vongole – Clams
Zabaglione – Warm Custard Dessert
Zafferano – Saffron
Zucchero – Sugar
Zucchine – Squash