Nothing can make a trip to Italy more enjoyable and rewarding than a great dining experience--that is, of course, if you know what you're ordering This handy, pocket-sized guide helps you navigate Italian menus, in addition to steering you to some great Italian restaurants, bistros, cafes, wine shops, and food markets. Most of the book is a comprehensive menu reader, translating thousands of Italian words into English. There are also sections on restaurant etiquette, a pronunciation guide, English-to-Italian words and phrases, and descriptions of the many different kinds of eating establishments in Italy.

Reviews:

.,."an opinionated little compendium...the right size for a traveler"--"The New York Times"

"A charming and whimsical guide...irresistible"--"Chicago Tribune"

.,."a terrific primer for first time visitors...a pack-along must for the less-adventurous eater."--"Houston Chronicle"

.,."elegant"--"Minneapolis Tribune"

.,."opening up the world of good eating with their innovative paperback series."--"Salt Lake Tribune"