Ordering Food in Italian

The most common Italian phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Ho bisogno di un tavolo per due.” (I need a table for two.), “Il menu, per favore.” (The menu, please.), “Ho sete.” (I'm thirsty.), “Sono vegetariano.” (I'm vegetarian.), “È delizioso.” (This is delicious.), “Il conto, per favore.” (Check, please.) and “Ho fame.” (I'm hungry.). Below are all 50, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

50 phrases · 7 situations · #126–175 of 333 · Updated

Getting a table

Ask for a table, or say you have a reservation.

  1. #154 Ho bisogno di un tavolo per due. I need a table for two.
  2. #155 Avete una prenotazione? Do you have a reservation?
  3. #156 Ho una prenotazione. I have a reservation.
  4. #157 È occupato questo posto? Is this seat taken?
  5. #158 Possiamo sederci fuori? Can we sit outside?
  6. #175 Un tavolo per uno, per favore. A table for one, please.

Ordering

Ask for the menu, ask what is good, and order.

  1. #131 Il menu, per favore. The menu, please.
  2. #132 Cosa consiglia? What do you recommend?
  3. #133 Siamo pronti per ordinare. We're ready to order.
  4. #134 Prendo il pollo. I'll have the chicken.
  5. #161 Servite la colazione? Do you serve breakfast?
  6. #162 Vorrei delle uova. I'd like eggs.
  7. #169 Possiamo ordinare adesso? Can we order now?
  8. #173 Avete frutta fresca? Do you have fresh fruit?
  9. #174 Vorrei un dolce. I'd like dessert.

Drinks

Water, coffee and tea the way you like them.

  1. #127 Ho sete. I'm thirsty.
  2. #128 Vorrei dell'acqua. I'd like some water.
  3. #129 Un caffè, per favore. A coffee, please.
  4. #130 Un tè, per favore. A tea, please.
  5. #137 Senza zucchero, per favore. No sugar, please.
  6. #138 Senza ghiaccio, per favore. Without ice, please.
  7. #167 Una bottiglia d'acqua, per favore. A bottle of water, please.
  8. #168 Un altro caffè, per favore. Another coffee, please.

Special requests

Allergies, no meat, and the things missing from the table.

  1. #135 Sono vegetariano. I'm vegetarian.
  2. #136 Sono allergico alla frutta secca. I'm allergic to nuts.
  3. #145 Altro pane, per favore. More bread, please.
  4. #146 Mi passi il sale? Can I have the salt?
  5. #163 Senza carne, per favore. No meat, please.
  6. #164 Questo piatto è piccante? Is this dish spicy?
  7. #165 Mi serve un cucchiaio. I need a spoon.
  8. #166 Posso avere una forchetta? Can I have a fork?
  9. #171 Lo scaldi, per favore. Please heat this up.
  10. #172 Senza formaggio, per favore. No cheese, please.

Talking about the food

Say what you like, and what is wrong with the dish.

  1. #141 È delizioso. This is delicious.
  2. #142 Non mi piace. I don't like it.
  3. #143 È troppo piccante. It's too spicy.
  4. #144 È troppo salato. It's too salty.
  5. #159 Il cibo è freddo. The food is cold.
  6. #170 Non è quello che ho ordinato. This isn't what I ordered.

Paying and leaving

Ask for the check and take the rest with you.

  1. #139 Il conto, per favore. Check, please.
  2. #140 La mancia è inclusa? Is the tip included?
  3. #160 Posso portarlo via? Can I take this to go?

Eating at home

Mealtimes with family and friends.

  1. #126 Ho fame. I'm hungry.
  2. #147 La colazione è pronta. Breakfast is ready.
  3. #148 A che ora è il pranzo? What time is lunch?
  4. #149 Mangiamo. Let's eat.
  5. #150 Sono sazio. I'm full.
  6. #151 Ne vuoi un po'? Do you want some?
  7. #152 Prendi pure. Help yourself.
  8. #153 Buon appetito. Enjoy your meal.

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What are the most common Italian phrases for ordering food and drinks?

The most common Italian phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Ho bisogno di un tavolo per due.” (I need a table for two.), “Il menu, per favore.” (The menu, please.), “Ho sete.” (I'm thirsty.), “Sono vegetariano.” (I'm vegetarian.), “È delizioso.” (This is delicious.), “Il conto, per favore.” (Check, please.) and “Ho fame.” (I'm hungry.). All 50 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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