Possible Clues:

• Worker, 11, collects finished dish in trattoria?
• Not in favour of yesterday's independent course
• Course — worker needs one no more, beginning to improve
• A new suggestion for wager — Ascot, firm going, Dettori finally getting his starting orders?
• Note included in a gratuity covering wine and starters
• Italian eats an asparagus portion, say, with wine
• Trattoria appetizers
• A new hint to have sparkling wine for first course
• One on cue with wine and starters in Rome
• Appetizers, as a new slant, served with wine