What Makes Italian Food Authentic?
There are many restaurants in the greater Seattle and surrounding areas that claim to serve Authentic Italian food. How do you know if it is authentic or just a marketing gimmick?
Here are some tips from our Chefs here at Aversano’s on what makes Italian Food authentic.
Italian Heritage
Get to know the Italian Restaurant’s heritage and chefs. This will give you an insight into their background and the areas that influence their style and flavor of cooking. Chefs with Italian culinary background have lived or spent a good amount of time in Italy learning about their culture and recipes. Some inherited family recipes passed down from previous generations. Italian Chefs love to talk about food, so do not hesitate to ask.
Ingredients
Real authentic Italian cuisine is all about simplicity and maximizing the natural flavors of the main ingredients. Most authentic Italian recipes only use a few ingredients yet it bursts with bold flavor. Herbs and spices are used minimally to prevent from overpowering the main ingredients. Pizza is a great example of bold flavors with just a few ingredients.
Passion & Character
Italians and very lively and passionate when it comes to food. They are very family oriented and are a great dining host. Your dining experience is as much a part of the dinner as the food itself. You can feel this vibe expressed through the way the food is cooked, presented, and served. This is what completes the authenticity of Italian food.
Aversano’s is a local and family-owned restaurant located in Sumner, WA. We have been serving authentic Italian food since 1977. Visit us today and taste true authentic Italian Cuisine.
Aversano’s | 6015 Parker Road, Sumner, WA 98390 | (253) 863-3618 | Click Here to View Our Menu