7 Italian Dining Etiquettes To Know Before Visiting A Restaurant In Italy

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Italian Dining Etiquettes

If you’re planning to visit Italy for a holiday, then chances are that you will want to know about these Italian dining etiquettes.

Don’t forget to make eye contact when you’re toasting at the dining table.

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1. Eye Contact

Don’t be shy to scrape down the last of the sauce with bread, it’s considered a complement to the chef.

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2. Scarpetta, a Complement

Don’t cheer if your glass is empty, but do not toast with water as it’s considered unlucky.

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3. Don’t Toast With Water

When you’re not holding any utensil, your hands should be above the table.

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4. Hands Visibility

Do make sure to pair red wine with red meat and tomato sauces, and white wine with fish and vegetable dishes.

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5. Wine Pairings

When dining with a big group, dishes are always passed through the left side.

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6. Passing The Dishes

The middle placement is considered to be the most honoured position on an Italian dining table.

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7. Seat Placement

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Go ahead and enjoy your lavish Italian dinner!