What do I order at an Italian Restaurant?

Most restaurants have a salad with grilled chicken.  I get tired of the idea of it, but it's better than blowing my calories and doing something stupid.  And once I start eating it always tastes good, anyway!

 I would just order a side of meatballs with the sauce keep them soft.

 I always get carpaccio at my favorite Italian place now.  And order it with a bit of sadness since this place has the best gnocchi I've ever had outside of Italy.  The raw beef is very tender and easy for me to digest, it's hugely flavorful, and the serving is so small as far as ounces go that I can generally eat most of what's on the plate.   (I hate leftovers.)

Start learning now to order what you want.  You don't have to rely on what a restaurant has on their menu.  If they are a decent place they will have no problem accomodating your order.

Do they have fish?  Otherwise some grilled shrimp or the caprese salad (as mentioned above) are some really great choices.