Italian Restaurants in Italy –
Etiquette and Obsessions

Italian Flag bar

If you didn’t know already, we Italians are quite an “obsessive” people, especially when it comes to food and dining out. In this episode of Italy Made Easy Podcast we will talk about the fixations and obsessions that Italians have when it comes to eating out at a restaurant.

These manias include things such as the position of the table, restaurants that are particularly noisy, hygiene, perfectionism and… much more! You may find many of these things quite humorous and somewhat over the top, but that’s how we Italians are in this respect!

This podcast is in 100% Italian – spoken at a slower pace, in clear and authentic Italian. It has been designed specifically as a Listening and Comprehension exercise to help you improve your Italian. Download the bonus PDF for some super useful learning resources, including the full transcript and great comprehension exercises.

Download the PDF

Get immediate access to this lesson's accompanying PDF with detailed Summary Notes & practice Exercises with answers! It's free!

No email required

Here are your TRUE/ FALSE Comprehension questions.

You will find the answers to these questions and even more questions in the Bonus PDF.

 

1. Agli italiani non piace molto mangiare al ristorante
Italians don’t really like to eat out at restaurants

2. Gli italiani in media vanno a mangiare fuori 6 volte alla settimana
Italians on average eat out 6 times a week

3. La trattoria è il tipo di ristorante italiano preferito da Manu
The “trattoria” is Manu’s favorite type of restaurant

4. La trattoria è un tipo di ristorante italiano di solito a conduzione familiare
The “trattoria” is a type of Italian restaurant that is usually family-run

5. Alcune trattorie offrono cibo preparato in base a ricette di tutto il mondo
Some trattorias offer food based on recipes from all over the world

Audiobook for Site 1024px

Understand spoken Italian

You Will Also Enjoy

Podcast 49 Cover

Spa and hot springs in Italy

Spa e bagni termali in Italia This podcast is in 100% Italian – spoken at a slower pace, in clear and authentic Italian. It has been designed specifically as a Listening and...

Read this article