alla romana

See also: a la romana

Italian

Etymology

Ellipsis of alla maniera romana (“the Roman way”). The origin of sense 2 is uncertain.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈal.la roˈma.na/

Adjective

alla romana (invariable) (also used as an adverb)

1. (cooking) Roman-style; prepared according to the traditional manner of Rome, which involves different ingredients and procedures depending on the food.

   calamari alla romana ― calamari rings

   carciofi alla romana ― fried artichokes

   gnocchetti alla romana

   saltimbocca alla romana

   trippa alla romana

2. (of a payment) Dutch; split equally among all the payers.

   pagamento alla romana ― Dutch treat

   fare alla romana ― go halves, go Dutch