Can Fesa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Slovakia?

In Slovakia, medium rare is called "Stredne krvavý". Rare is "Krvavý" and well done is "Prepečený".

What is Fesa in Slovakia?

Q: What is Fesa in Slovakia?

Fesa is the Italy retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Slovakia, the same cut is most often labeled vrchný šál.

Q: What is Fesa called in Slovakia?

Look for vrchný šál—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is Fesa from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

Close match

fesa

is very similar to vrchný šál in Slovakia

Ask for: vrchný šál

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.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In Slovakia

vrchný šál

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → Slovakia

rareAl sangue→Krvavý48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Stredne krvavý55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Stredne prepečený60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Prepečený70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“Fesa” in Italy maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Slovakia, look for labels such as vrchný šál. 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.

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