Do you have a tasting menu?
de-gus-ta-ZIO-ne — five syllables, stress on the fourth.
At higher-end or creative restaurants when you want to experience the chef's full repertoire in a structured multi-course format.
'Menù degustazione' (tasting menu) is a set sequence of small courses chosen by the chef. It is common at fine dining and farm-to-table restaurants. It often includes wine pairing ('con abbinamento vini') at an additional cost.
C'è un menù fisso?
Is there a set menu?
'Menù fisso' = fixed-price menu — simpler and cheaper than a degustazione
Avete l'abbinamento vini?
Do you have a wine pairing?
Ask about adding matched wines to each tasting course
Quante portate ha il menù degustazione?
How many courses does the tasting menu have?
Important to know before committing — can range from 5 to 12 courses
'Km zero' (zero kilometres) is the Italian equivalent of the farm-to-table movement — it means all ingredients come from within a very short radius of the restaurant. It is a serious quality certification and a major marketing point for contemporary Italian kitchens.