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A small Italian restaurant in Tuscany wants to update its menu with short, soulful descriptions for 15 dishes. I have the English versions (simple lists of ingredients). I need you to convert them into warm, evocative Italian that tells a tiny story – not just what's in the dish, but why it matters. The owner wants guests to feel like they're reading a note from the nonna in the kitchen. The tone should be rustic, proud, and inviting (use the informal tu for a family‑style feel). Each description is 1‑2 sentences (15‑25 words). Example Original English (plain): "Pappardelle al cinghiale – fresh egg pasta with wild boar ragu, cooked for hours with red wine and rosemary." Your Italian version (to be written): (You would produce a warm, slightly narrative Italian description.) Deliverables Excel or Word file with original English and your Italian version side‑by‑side. Keep dish names in Italian (e.g., "Pappardelle al cinghiale"). Acceptance Criteria Italian is natural, warm, and rustic (not stiff). All key ingredients and cooking methods are accurate. The tone feels like a family story, not a corporate menu. No spelling or grammar errors. Requirements Native Italian speaker (preferably familiar with Tuscan or regional cooking). Experience writing menu or food descriptions. Able to add a touch of warmth without over‑romanticizing.
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Greetings! Scriverò descrizioni calde e evocative in italiano per il vostro menu di 15 piatti. Tonaca rustica, orgogliosa e familiare usando il tu. Ogni descrizione di 1 o 2 frasi da 15 a 25 parole che racconta una piccola storia. Consegna in Excel con inglese e italiano fianco a fianco. Condividete l'elenco inglese dei piatti e degli ingredienti. Thanks, Revival
£250 GBP in 7 days
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Hello! I am a native Italian speaker and writer based in Italy, with a background in translation, content writing, and a genuine love for the kind of food that comes with a story. This project is right in my comfort zone. Writing menu descriptions that feel vissuto — lived-in, warm, honest — is a matter of knowing the culture from the inside. I grew up with this food. I know the difference between a description that makes you hungry and one that just lists ingredients in Italian. What I offer: Native Italian with a feel for regional voice — I'll write in the warm, slightly nostalgic register that Tuscan cooking deserves, using the informal tu naturally, not mechanically. Content writing experience — I've written tourism and marketing copy in Italian and English for years. I know how to evoke without over-romanticizing. Precision — every ingredient, cooking method, and dish name will be accurate and consistent. No creative liberties that distort what's actually on the plate. For the example you gave, I'd write something like: "Prepariamo le pappardelle a mano ogni mattina, poi le lasciamo riposare nel ragù di cinghiale. Vino rosso, rosmarino, e tanta paziente attesa. Ma ne vale la pena!" Delivered as a clean Word or Excel file, side-by-side, ready to hand to the printer. Looking forward to hearing from you, Kind regards Paolo
£250 GBP in 3 days
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Hi, I'm a native Italian speaker and I live in Italy. Degree in Italian Literature + Degree in English, French and Spanish Language and Literature plus Master with Level C2. I've got more than 20 years of experience in providing high-value translations, proofreading and editing for a range of clients and industries, meeting deadlines and quality standards. Long experience in translating, proofreading and editing books for children and adults, certificates, products, AI applications, subtitles, websites, user manuals, articles, brochures, books, apps. Please contact me for further details
£250 GBP in 2 days
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Hello, Your project immediately stood out to me because it’s not just translation — it’s storytelling through food. I understand you want each dish description to feel warm, rustic, and personal, as if it came directly from a Tuscan nonna welcoming guests to her table. I can transform the plain ingredient lists into natural, evocative Italian that keeps the authentic flavors and cooking traditions alive without sounding exaggerated or overly poetic. What I can provide: • Warm, family-style Italian descriptions using a natural informal tone (“tu”) • Accurate preservation of ingredients, preparation methods, and regional character • Menu copy that feels inviting, soulful, and genuinely Italian • Clean Word or Excel delivery with English and Italian side-by-side • Careful proofreading for flawless grammar and flow I pay special attention to rhythm and atmosphere so every description feels delicious to read while still remaining concise and menu-friendly. I’d be happy to create a sample line first so you can confirm the tone matches your restaurant perfectly. Best regards, Mt Juetiara
£250 GBP in 2 days
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1. Bistecca alla Fiorentina English: Thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled over charcoal, seasoned only with sea salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of Tuscan olive oil viaggio nei sapori: Questa è la regina della nostra tavola: carne fiera, marchiata dal fuoco della brace ma tenera come un abbraccio, condita solo con sale grosso e un filo del nostro olio buono. Mangiala al sangue, come da secoli, e sentirai la vera anima di Firenze. 2. Ribollita English: Traditional Tuscan soup made with stale bread, lacinato kale, cannellini beans, and various vegetables, twice-cooked and served warm viaggio nei sapori: Un piatto antico che sa di focolare e di pazienza: il pane di ieri che si unisce al cavolo nero dell'orto, cotto e ricotto finché non diventa una crema densa. Ogni cucchiaio è una carezza calda che profuma di terra e di tradizione contadina. 3. Pappardelle al Cinghiale English: "Fresh, wide egg pasta ribbons served with rich, slow-cooked wild boar ragu infused with red wine, garlic, fresh rosemary viaggio nei sapori: Sfoglia tirata a mano, larga per raccogliere sugo di cinghiale sobbollito ore nel vino rosso e nel ramerino. È il sapore forte dei boschi, piatto ricco preparato per giorni di festa e allegria. As a bonus, I'm offering a twenty-two-page volume: uchronic plausible story in which the world-famous rebel priest Tuscan Don LorenzoMilani supports suppression of military chaplains during non-existent ThirdVaticanCouncil GPLv4 license
£250 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, native italian guy here. I consider myself a specialist in the field of cooking (and eating!!), since my family and friends span across several regions in Italy. Pappardelle al cinghiale – Pasta fresca all'uovo fatta in casa al ragù di cinghiale ruspante, cucinato a lungo con vino rosso nostrano e rosmarino selvatico direttamente dalle pianure della Maremma. I'd be happy to help you on this project, so feel free to message me so we can discuss further details.
£250 GBP in 7 days
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I am a native Italian speaker, and I have been working as a language teacher (English, Spanish and Portuguese) and translator for several years. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to translate, edit and review content in a variety of fields, from marketing to technology, tourism and publishing. Each project is an opportunity for me to find not only the correct term, but also the right voice. I pay close attention to rhythm, tone and register to ensure that the message resonates strongly in the target language. I am a dynamic, reliable person with great attention to detail. I can work independently, meet deadlines and adapt to different communication styles and text formats. In addition, I can ensure terminological consistency and fast delivery times.
£250 GBP in 1 day
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Hello, You need 15 English dish lists turned into natural Tuscan Italian that feels like a note from nonna’s kitchen: rustic, proud, inviting, in tu, with each description kept to 1–2 sentences and 15–25 words, plus a side-by-side Excel or Word file. I can do this with the right balance of accuracy and warmth so every dish keeps its key ingredients and method, while sounding genuinely local rather than “translated.” I’m also careful with menu tone, so it reads soulful without becoming overly poetic or stiff. Two quick questions before I start: should the Italian lean more Tuscan-regional or broadly elegant Italian? And do you want me to keep the descriptions very close to the English structure, or free to reshape them for a more natural menu rhythm? Happy to move forward as soon as you share those two points.
£270 GBP in 6 days
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As an accomplished translator and native Italian speaker, I am confident in my ability to bring your vision of updating the restaurant menu to life. My linguistic versatility and deep understanding of various sectors, including legal, health, and international relations are indicative of my skillfulness in adapting language. In the realm of food translation and description writing - one I consider my forte - I aim to go beyond simple translations. Instead, infusing descriptions with cultural context and warmth that echoes distant memories of love-filled family gatherings. Lastly, my proficiency in delivering concise yet rich descriptions mirrors your request for 1-2 sentence narratives. And combined with my flawless grasp on spelling and grammar along with the promised excel or word file deliverable, hiring me means getting not just a translation but an authentic Italian experience that will enchant your guests in a way that lasts beyond the meal itself.
£500 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, I am an Italian native speaker with a Cambridge C2 qualification in English, a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures, and years of experience working with both languages in professional contexts. I have a genuine passion for regional Italian cuisine. I must confess I am something of a glutton for it myself! I understand exactly the tone you are looking for, the kind of warm and personal language that makes a guest feel welcome before the food even arrives. I would deliver a clean, formatted Word file with the original English and the Italian versions side by side, carefully proofread and ready to use. My bid is £ 380 for the full project, including one round of revisions if needed. If you would like a sample description before committing, I am happy to provide one. Looking forward to hearing from you! Giulia
£380 GBP in 3 days
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Dear Client, Although I am not a born Italian, I have grown up in Italian setting and also worked as an interpreter for the Fiat Group for almost 9 years, (BTW sometimes also translating menus for special events). My passion for food and cooking made me very acquainted with Italian cuisine (have tried a variety of Italian dishes locally and was cooking with my Italian Friends - some have said that I cook Italian dishes better than their Moms ;-) which says a lot regarding my understanding of the Art of Italian cooking) and with my linguistic portfolio it should be a piece of cake and a pleasure to help with translation that You are looking for. If my arguments convince You for giving it a try, please feel free to contact me anytime soon. Awaiting Your prompt response - hungry stomachs awaiting, too, for the result of our joint effort! M
£500 GBP in 3 days
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Hello, I can help you translate your menu from English to Italian or from Italian to English with accurate and natural wording. I will make sure food names, descriptions, and menu items are clear and suitable for customers. ✔ Accurate translation ✔ Proper grammar and spelling ✔ Fast delivery ✔ Attention to detail I am ready to start immediately and deliver quality work. Thank you.
£500 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, native italian, usual constumer of the types of trattorias you're actually describing here. Would be thrilled to help you out on this task with both professionalism and italian warmth. Kind regards
£250 GBP in 5 days
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