antipastos
Pre-pasta small plates
Antipastos is a plural of antipasto, the Italian appetizer course served before pasta.
The word literally means "before the meal" in Italian.
It typically includes cured meats, cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables: We ordered antipastos to share while we looked at the menu.
The Italian plural antipasti is also common in English.
Grilled bread with toppings
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
- capreseItalian tomato-mozzarella preparation
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- olivesSmall Mediterranean fruits
mozzarella · charcuterie · tapenade · artichokes · giardiniera · caponata · anchovies · pecorino
Italian tomato-mozzarella preparation
- carpaccioShaved raw meat dish
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- insalataItalian word for salad
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
marinated · artichokes · olives · tapenade · giardiniera · caponata · crudites · roasted peppers
Small Mediterranean fruits
- anchoviesSmall, oily, cured fish
- capersPranks or tangy buds
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- pecorinoItalian sheep's milk cheese
tapenade · marinated · sundried · artichokes · roasted peppers · balsamic · parmigiano · gorgonzola
Large flat serving dish
- sharingDividing among others
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- buffetSelf-service meal display
hospitality · conviviality · socializing · aperitivo · companionship · togetherness · assortment · selection
bruschetta
Grilled bread with toppings
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
- capreseItalian tomato-mozzarella preparation
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
olives · mozzarella · charcuterie · tapenade · artichokes · giardiniera · caponata · anchovies · pecorino · grissini
caprese
Italian tomato-mozzarella preparation
- carpaccioShaved raw meat dish
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- insalataItalian word for salad
mozzarella · marinated · artichokes · olives · tapenade · giardiniera · caponata · crudites · roasted peppers · sundried tomatoes
olives
Small Mediterranean fruits
- anchoviesSmall, oily, cured fish
- capersPranks or tangy buds
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
pecorino · tapenade · marinated · sundried · artichokes · roasted peppers · balsamic · parmigiano · gorgonzola · salted
platter
Large flat serving dish
buffet · hospitality · conviviality · socializing · aperitivo · companionship · togetherness · assortment · selection · spread
assortment
Mixed collection of things
spread · array · combination · mixed · sampling · tasting · diverse · arrangement · display · composed
antipastosdessert
Sweet course after dinner
dolci · dessert course · main course · entrée · main dish
- antipasto saladChilled Italian appetizer platter
- antipasto platter