Now you've set the scene, now it's time to set the menu. The golden rule of Italian eating? Less on the plate with better ingredients.9 courses may seem like a lot, but we're talking small servings and *very* simple dishes with just a few ingredients. Combine 7/8 into an affogato if you like.
Serve in the traditional Italian order of:
1. Aperitivo - pre-dinner cocktail. Try a Aperol Spritz = 3 parts prosecco + 2 parts Aperol + soda.
2. Antipasto - charcuterie starter. Melon + prosciutto, for example.
3. Primi - the pasta course. Perhaps the simple Roman staple ofCacio E Pepe.
4. Secondo - the meaty main or fishy second course. Think Veal Scallopini.
5. Insalata - a simple salad. Radicchio + fennel + orange = winner.
6. Fromaggi e frutta - Italian cheeses and fruit.
7.Dolce - sorbet or gelato.
8.Caffe.
9.Digestivo - try a Negroni to close the meal. Gin + vermouth + Campari.
Need some inspiration? We've got some perfect Cicchetti starters here.