Italian Restaurants - How American Versions Differ From Their Roman Counterparts

When most people decide to dine out at Italian restaurants, they want a decent serving of pizza or pasta, a good helping of bread, and maybe some wine to wash it down. They aren't particularly interested in how closely the food matches what they're eating in Rome and they certainly aren't interested in picking up any culture along with their meal. If you ever wondered, though, how visiting a real Roman eatery would differ from the places you're used to in America, here are some of the most stark differences. The information may come in handy if you find yourself in the old country some day.
Bread and Pasta Don't Mix
Shocking, right? You probably remember your grandparents warning you against combining too many "starches" on your plate. Maybe you rolled your eyes at the old fashioned terminology and went back to enjoying your mashed potatoes in a bread bowl, but they had a point. At least, the Romans certainly think so. People in Italy have plenty of time for bread and they certainly have room on their plates for pasta. Together, though? Not so much. This contrasts sharply with American Italian restaurants where the meal hardly seems complete without at least a breadstick.
Bringing Home Leftovers
It's common practice in America to request a box for the leftover food. After all, our portions are so ridiculously inflated that only the bravest stomachs can engorge all of it in a single sitting. Not to mention all of the bread, soda, and dessert. There's simply no time to eat it all! In real Italian restaurants, though, bringing home food from the table would be very strange indeed. Of course, unless you happened to be called to an emergency in the middle of dinner, this wouldn't be a problem, as the portions are so much smaller.
Salting Your Food
Americans love their salt, often sprinkling a generous portion on their food before even trying the first bite. In Italy, though, asking for salt in this fashion would probably result in the server (and the chef) feeling insulted. You may even be refused your request! Now, this isn't entirely unheard of in America. Visit the Olive Garden and ask for salt and it will be handed to you without a second thought. Visit one of the really upscale Italian restaurants, though, where the chef takes great pride in his creations, and you'll probably get the same reaction you would have gotten in Italy.

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