The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SALTIMBOCCA
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The straight part
We know that "Italian dish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case italian dish = saltimbocca.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SALTIMBOCCA mean?
SALTIMBOCCA noun- An Italian dish of veal, thinly sliced and rolled in prosciutto ham and sage leaves.