# Southern Italian Menu Items Terroni's Menu Features an Indulgent Tagliatelle alla Bolognese By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terroni References: [adelaide.terroni](http://adelaide.terroni.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TerroniTO/photos/) This delicious Tagliatelle alla Bolognese dish is a staple at Toronto-born [Southern Italian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-salads) restaurant chain [Terroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porta). The menu item is just one of the enticing dishes offered by Terroni that stay true to tradition and are made with the freshest of ingredients. The unique dish features the thick tagliatelle pasta, named for the Italian verb meaning "to cut." A point to note is that almost everywhere in the world, bolognese is served with spaghetti, however this would never be done in the city of Bologna itself, where the art of ragu is taken supremely seriously. Terroni is a traditional Italian restaurant in the Southern style that has three locations in Toronto as well as an outpost in downtown Los Angeles and West Hollywood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Traditional Italian Cuisine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a modern twist on classic Italian dishes using innovative cooking techniques and ingredients. - **Authentic Regional Specialties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce lesser-known regional dishes from Southern Italy to mainstream restaurant menus, offering customers a unique culinary experience. - **Localized Menu Offerings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop localized menu offerings that highlight the traditional dishes and ingredients of specific Italian cities, allowing customers to delve deeper into the country's rich culinary heritage. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate Southern Italian flavors and dishes into existing restaurant menus or launch new restaurant concepts focused on Southern Italian cuisine. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of Southern Italian-inspired food products, such as sauces, pasta, and specialty ingredients, appealing to consumers seeking authentic and flavorful options. - **Culinary Tourism Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customized culinary tours and experiences that showcase the unique flavors and culinary traditions of Southern Italy, attracting food enthusiasts and travelers seeking immersive cultural experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern 1970s Milan-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oretta-downtown.md) - [Fresh Family-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardo-restaurant.md) - [Toronto Italian Food Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porta.md) - [In-Restaurant Italian Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maggianos-little-italy.md) - [Nose-To-Tail Italian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manteca.md) - [Stylish Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-alternative.md) - [Artisan-Inspired Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta.md) - [Al Dente Italian Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rummo.md) - [Traditional-Style Spaghetti Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-spaghetti-alla-chitarra-pasta.md)