You might get the go-ahead, if they know what you're up to, and if they don't, you could be on the receiving end of a cocked eyebrow, a stern look, or both.
Stealing a meatball from a pal's dish, however? You'd never dare. You just wouldn't. Not when meatballs are more sizable that strings of potatoes, or any other individually portion foodstuff.
It's good to have your own plate of meatballs, if you happen to be a meatball maven, is what we're saying here, and it is even better if you've gotten those filling and flavorful orbs for free.
Or free with purchase, which is just what will happen at Patxi's Pizza at LA Live on Monday, March 9.