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

What is Fesa called in United Kingdom?

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

Can Fesa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What is Fesa in UK?

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 Topside in United Kingdom

Ask for: Topside

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 United Kingdom

Topside

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Italy → United Kingdom

rareAl sangue→Rare48–55°C

medium rareCottura media→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumAl punto→Medium60–65°C

well doneBen cotto→Well done70–100°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 United Kingdom, look for labels such as Topside. 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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