I eat only raw food.
KROO-do — two syllables, stress on first. The 'r' is rolled. Short clean vowels.
Use in health-conscious or vegan restaurants. Raw food diets are niche in Italy — be prepared for limited options in traditional restaurants and expect better results in organic or health food establishments.
'Cibo crudo' means 'raw food'. 'Mangio solo' = 'I eat only'. Italian cuisine ironically contains many naturally raw elements — carpaccio, bresaola with rucola, fresh fish crudi, and classic Italian salads.
Avete un piatto crudo?
Do you have a raw dish?
Asking about raw preparations on the menu.
Il carpaccio è crudo?
Is carpaccio raw?
Yes — carpaccio is thinly sliced raw beef or fish.
Preferisco verdure crude.
I prefer raw vegetables.
Asking for vegetables uncooked.
Italian crudo (raw) cuisine has ancient roots. Carpaccio was invented at Harry's Bar in Venice in 1950. Fish crudo is a Sicilian and southern Italian tradition. Raw beef (carne cruda piemontese) is a Piedmontese specialty dating back centuries.