round primal · Italy
In Lithuania, this cut is vidinė kumpio dalis.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Al sangue | → | Su krauju |
| medium rare | Cottura media | → | Vidutiniškai nekeptas |
| medium | Al punto | → | Vidutiniškai iškeptas |
| well done | Ben cotto | → | Gerai iškeptas |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“Fesa” in Italy maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Lithuania, look for labels such as vidinė kumpio dalis. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.