How to Use arancini in a Sentence

arancini

plural noun
  • Barsotti hopes the four styles of arancini are a good next step.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Guests drank red wine and nibbled on pigs in a blanket, arancini, and tuna tartare.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2018
  • Just as good are the massive arancini, stuffed with a meaty ragù, mozzarella, and baby peas.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
  • At happy hour, the arancini ($5) are under-fried and taste of an odd biscuit-like batter.
    — Daliah Singer, The Know, 6 Aug. 2019
  • Look for arancini, pork bahn mi sandwiches, street tacos, Mexican street corn and udon.
    — Jennifer McClellan, azcentral, 1 June 2018
  • Crisp saffron risotto mini arancini arrived in dollops of aioli.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Or perhaps some oozy arancini with risotto, pecorino, and more of that housemade mozzarella.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appétit, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Folks flock here from all over to feast on classics like arancini and vastedda (Sicilian-style sandwiches).
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Crispy saffron rice arancini balls stuffed with flavorful lamb ragù are a nod to Burke’s Italian training.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 23 Mar. 2018
  • Guests can expect chicken, pasta and seafood dishes, plus some new dishes including rice balls (arancini).
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Appetizers — Thai-style street ribs, duck skin crispy tacos, shrimp cocktail and mushroom arancini — are $8 each.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2021
  • Snacky spuntini like arancini and prosciutto bomboloni have been added to a refined Italian menu.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2017
  • The arancini with fennel pollen, artichoke crostini and salted cod baccala are all divine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
  • The lineup of food vendors slinging arancini and bowls of ravioli make the experience even better.
    — Megan Johnson, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2019
  • From risotto arancini to rich Italian hot chocolate, these cozy dishes are perfect for a winter gathering at home.
    — Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Creative options include Korean brisket dip, a Cuban crepe, and bone marrow arancini.
    — Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
  • The two-story apartment spilled out onto the private roof terrace, where gin cocktails were of course on steady supply and trays of arancini and tofu-topped sticky rice circulated.
    — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Like a miniature version of Naples, with fewer good hotels but better arancini, Catania keeps it real without even trying.
    — Christopher Bagley, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Feb. 2018
  • There are some sweet scorers now eligible for play, including bizjet, and some magical vowel dumps, such as arancini, those Italian balls of cooked rice.
    — Leanne Itali, The Seattle Times, 24 Sep. 2018
  • Europe is well represented by crisp arancini arranged on romesco, and Belgium meets Thailand in steamed mussels gathered in a pot of coconut milk, basil and jalapeño.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2019
  • Galleria Umberto is a cash-only favorite for Sicilian-style pizza and arancini.
    — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • The energy is unfussy and warm, and one of my happiest memories here is snacking on four cheese arancini with black truffle aioli, while sipping on the most delicious margaritas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • If the idea of fagioli al fiasco with pizza appeals to you, the ones at Martina are excellent, as are the arancini, cylindrical fritters of creamy rice cooked with tomatoes.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Consider the absurdity of carving a single oozing arancini into three or four pieces, doling out two measly salad leaves each to a foursome, or hacking a pristine fish fillet into chum for five.
    — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This is partly thanks to the rich culture of street food, best tasted in open-air markets; from the now world-famous arancini to the traditional peasant food of sfincione, a pizza-like snack topped with tomato sauce and breadcrumbs.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 July 2021
  • Dinner includes a rack of lamb, chicken piccata, Scottish salmon, penne pasta, Bolognese sauce, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese miniature arancini.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2020
  • In place of crab cakes, Stockton has crafted crispy arancini stuffed with blue crab meat and garlic confit for a gooey burst of flavor, and loaded potatoes are translated into creamy mashed potatoes topped with a sweet bacon jam and tangy sour cream.
    — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
  • In place of crab cakes, Stockton has crafted crispy arancini stuffed with blue crab meat and garlic confit for a gooey burst of flavor, and loaded potatoes are translated into creamy mashed potatoes topped with a sweet bacon jam and tangy sour cream.
    — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Its debut menu is an ode to Taiwanese pop culture and food, with inventive fusions like arancini made of sticky rice, panna cotta topped with oolong boba, and Liu’s favorite, an oyster omelette frittata.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Festival-goers will see items like garlic arancini from vegan restaurant Celesta, and from fine-dining Morel, roasted garlic and ramp sausage that’s served with mostarda made from green garlic and rhubarb.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2018

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