There are a lot of untranslated terms that are associated with Italian restaurants. These 11 words can help you navigate ...

Coffee is a symbol of Italian identity, but the word for the drink isn't very Italian at all. Photo by Aislinn O’Kelly on Unsplash If you speak Italian on a regular basis, chances are that you're ...

Every weekday, The Local publishes an Italian word or phrase of the day, with the emphasis on slang, sayings, colloquialisms and (sometimes) swearing. We aim to introduce readers to the words and ...

In most big cities and heavily touristed areas in Italy, hotel and restaurant staff, shopkeepers, and museum attendants will almost certainly speak at least some English. But venture to smaller towns ...