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Not having it in for the Italian (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alfresco

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'not' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for alfresco that I've seen before include "exposed to the fresh air" , "Out of doors" , "Meal eaten in the outdoors" , "where it's cool" , "Outdoors, meal perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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