# Name your favorite italian appetizer! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 7, 2006, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332 "2006-03-07T01:37:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/41 "2006-03-08T02:40:49Z")
Risotto. Nothing else needs to be said; close the thread. ---
**Author:** ![Odinoneeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/97f17d/32.png) [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/42 "2006-03-08T02:44:27Z")
depends on my mood… Calimari with a tomato dipping sauce, bruchetta, hell if I’m in a greasy mood, fried ravioli with marinara sauce. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/43 "2006-03-08T02:59:52Z")
> [@Neurotik](#): > > What the hell is this called and where do I get this?? The appetizer which caused me to start this thread was **Fichi e Formaggio di Gorgonzola** : figs, Gorgonzola cheese, prosciutto, crispy polenta, aged balsamic vinegar [http://www.destinationkohler.com/other/rest/frame\_cucina.html](http://www.destinationkohler.com/other/rest/frame_cucina.html) I have also tried the Campionatore di Crostini and found it good: goat cheese and spinach, white bean puree, chicken liver crostini And **Chefguy**? You can always be creative with risotto. The Arancini was nice too: fried risotto croquettes, house-made Mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, arugula pesto ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/44 "2006-03-08T10:00:47Z")
Actually, on re-reading this thread, it seems that I think an appetiser is different to what everybody else thinks. To me, an appetiser (especially an Italian appetiser) is antipasti- something tiny and yummy. Salads, pasta, risotto and soups aren’t appetisers (to me) they’re definitely a first course/starter/primi piatti. ---
**Author:** ![Misery\_Loves\_Co](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7cd45c/32.png) [@Misery\_Loves\_Co](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misery_Loves_Co)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/45 "2006-03-08T15:34:57Z")
Ok, you asked, I’ll tell: Crostini con Pate di fegato: Toasted bread with a chicken liver pate on it (liver, capers, anchovies (just a few for flavor), garlic, and sometimes pancetta. It’s a regional specialty. . . mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm… ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/46 "2006-03-08T15:37:44Z")
> [@irishgirl](#): > > Actually, on re-reading this thread, it seems that I think an appetiser is different to what everybody else thinks. > > To me, an appetiser (especially an Italian appetiser) is antipasti- something tiny and yummy. > > Salads, pasta, risotto and soups aren’t appetisers (to me) they’re definitely a first course/starter/primi piatti. I couldn’t agree more. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/47 "2006-03-08T15:58:42Z")
> [@irishgirl](#): > > Actually, on re-reading this thread, it seems that I think an appetiser is different to what everybody else thinks. > > To me, an appetiser (especially an Italian appetiser) is antipasti- something tiny and yummy. > > Salads, pasta, risotto and soups aren’t appetisers (to me) they’re definitely a first course/starter/primi piatti. A small bit of risotto as an appetizer, a larger portion as a first course, and huge amount for the meal: so what’s the problem again? ---
**Author:** ![Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/48 "2006-03-08T16:54:34Z")
Bruschetta’s my fave. But it’s gotta have feta on top. ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/49 "2006-03-08T17:02:35Z")
Ok, I know, I’m splitting hairs. **Chefguy** , if you want 3 teaspoonfuls of risotto for your appetiser, followed by a small bowl of, followed by a big heaping trough, well, on your own head (and stomach, hips and thighs) be it! ---
**Author:** ![Misery\_Loves\_Co](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7cd45c/32.png) [@Misery\_Loves\_Co](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misery_Loves_Co)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/50 "2006-03-08T17:13:59Z")
> [@Amazon Floozy Goddess](#): > > Bruschetta’s my fave. But it’s gotta have feta on top. Checks the O.P. - I thought this was about _Italian_ appetizers. . . Greek Appetizers are in another thread! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![JustAnotherGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58f4c7/32.png) [@JustAnotherGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustAnotherGeek)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/51 "2006-03-08T18:25:01Z")
> [@irishgirl](#): > > Actually, on re-reading this thread, it seems that I think an appetiser is different to what everybody else thinks. > > To me, an appetiser (especially an Italian appetiser) is antipasti- something tiny and yummy. > > Salads, pasta, risotto and soups aren’t appetisers (to me) they’re definitely a first course/starter/primi piatti. (I know **Chefguy** beat me to it, but,…) 😛 pppppppppbbbbbbbbbbttttttthhhhhhhh! 😉 By the way… if you eat antipasti and pas **ow** … quit it! ---
**Author:** ![mrklutz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ebca7d/32.png) [@mrklutz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mrklutz)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/52 "2006-03-08T20:49:55Z")
> [@Tomcat](#): > > MMMMmmmm…Had me some wonderful [Carpaccio](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpaccio) today. I just love the stuff. Beef is traditional, but I have had some wonderful duck carpaccio to die for. Oh, yes. Carpaccio. Food of the gods. I haven’t tried duck, but I have had lamb carpaccio. I can’t imagine anything better than a good beef carpaccio, though, with the filet sliced tissue-thin. Yum. Excuse me, I must go make Homer noises now. ---
**Author:** ![Waverly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/57b2e6/32.png) [@Waverly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waverly)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2006, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/53 "2006-03-08T21:11:41Z")
Anything prepared by Giada DiLaurentiis. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2006, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/54 "2006-03-09T02:48:10Z")
Then of course there’s [this dish.](http://www.sophialoren.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2006, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332/55 "2006-03-09T03:57:57Z")
Carpaccio-carpaccio-carpaccio. Gosh I want some right now. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-your-favorite-italian-appetizer/347332.md?page=2)