Trivia Quiz: Italian Food

Ever find it difficult to order in an Italian restaurant? Try our quiz and see how well you know some of the most famous food in the world.


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Question 1: Gnocchi is a type of pasta with what extra ingredient?

 A: Tomato
 B: Spinach
 C: Potato
 D: Parmesan

Question 2: The word "fettucini" is Italian for:

 A: Noodle
 B: Ribbon
 C: Sauce
 D: String

Question 3: What is the main flavor of the Italian dessert tartufo?

 A: Lemon
 B: Chocolate
 C: Orange
 D: Peach

Question 4: Which of these is NOT an ingredient in pesto?

 A: Black olives
 B: Basil
 C: Olive oil
 D: Parmesan

Question 5: What is prosciutto?

 A: Ham
 B: Sausage
 C: Chicken
 D: Veal

Question 6: Focaccia is a type of:

 A: Pasta
 B: Cheese
 C: Bread
 D: Meat

Question 7: Which of these is NOT a type of stuffed pasta?

 A: Fusilli
 B: Tortellini
 C: Cappelletti
 D: Fazzoletti

Question 8: What does "biscotti" mean in Italian?

 A: Baked slowly
 B: Sliced diagonally
 C: Baked twice
 D: Toasted

Question 9: What is the Italian name for ice cream?

 A: Gelatina
 B: Gelato
 C: Grissini
 D: Granita

Question 10: Which of these is not a dessert?

 A: Zuccotto
 B: Zuppa Inglese
 C: Zoccolo
 D: Zabaglione