Originally Posted by
Perche
3. If you see fettucine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken, veal, or shrimp parmigian, walk out. Those are all italian american dishes, and only tourist restaurants serve them.
I have a friend, an ex-co-worker who is Italian (Roman into his 20's - parents from Sicily) who now lives in SF with his family. His #1 rule for Italian restaurants is if fettucini alfredo is on the menu, it is off the list.
There are certain things that are red flags for an unauthentic experience.