There’s nothing quite like an authentic Italian restaurant: The pastas, the sauces, the perfectly paired wines, that fresh mozzarella… and did we mention the wines? How about dessert? Gelato, just like they serve in Italy. Right?
Not so fast. While going to a truly perfect Italian restaurant might be nothing short of divine, they’re not all created equal. Shortcuts and money-saving tricks can be the name of the game, and that can mean you just might be served anything from less-than-authentic meals to leftovers. Leftovers? That’s right — so let’s talk about what you should keep an eye out for, so you can keep yourself from being fleeced.
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Questionable olive oil | 0:00
Mozzarella that’s not authentic | 1:47
That Parmesan isn’t real, either | 3:08
The truffles could be fungus | 4:14
Hidden leftovers | 5:29
Margherita is not your friend | 6:58
Gnocchi’s a cheap filler-upper | 7:54
How artisanal is your gelato? | 8:51
Wine markups are insane | 10:11
Fake trappings of authenticity | 11:36
Deceptive simplicity | 13:13
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