alla 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) (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 (of a payment) Dutch; split equally among all the payers. pagamento alla romana ― Dutch treat fare alla romana ― go halves, go Dutch