Italian phrases to use at the restaurant 1-5
Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per stasera.
I would like to reserve a table for tonight.
Siamo in quattro.
There are four of us.
Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per quattro.
I would like to reserve a table for four.
Devo prenotare?
Do I have to make a reservation?
Ho una prenotazione per le otto.
I have reserved a table for eight o’clock.
Italian phrases to use at the restaurant 6-10
Non ho prenotato.
I haven’t made a reservation.
Devo cancellare la mia prenotazione.
I have to cancel my reservation.
Preferisco che la bistecca sia ben cotta, grazie.
I prefer the steak to be well done, thank you.
Preferisco la bistecca al sangue, grazie.
I prefer a rare steak, thank you.
Mi può portare la lista dei vini?
Could you bring me the wine list?
Italian phrases to use at the restaurant 11-15
Questa bistecca è cruda.
This steak is raw.
C’è un capello nel mio piatto!
There’s a hair in my food!
Potrei avere del pane?
Could I have some bread?
Il cibo è freddo.
The food is cold.
Il cibo è troppo salato.
The food is too salty.
Italian phrases to use at the restaurant 16-20
Il mio coltello è sporco. Me ne può portare un altro?
My knife is dirty. Can you bring me another one? (formal)
Questa carne è molto tenera.
This meat is very tender.
Non ho ordinato questo piatto.
I didn’t order this dish.
Avete un menù per vegetariani?
Do you have a vegetarian menu?
Avete un menù fisso?
Do you have a set menu?
Italian phrases to use at the restaurant 21-25
Avete un menù per celiaci?
Do you have a gluten-free menu?
Che piatto mi consiglia?
Which dish do you recommend? (formal)
Cosa vi porto da bere?
What would you like to drink? (plural)
Una bottiglia d’acqua naturale, grazie.
A bottle of mineral water, thanks.
Qual è il piatto del giorno?
What is the special dish of the day?
Italian phrases to use at the restaurant 26-30
Una lattina di Coca Cola, grazie.
A can of Coke, thank you.
Può portarmi il conto, per favore?
Could you bring me the bill, please? (formal)
Prendo una “Capricciosa”, grazie.
I’ll have a Capricciosa pizza, thank you.
Può metterci sopra poca mozzarella?
Can you put some mozzarella cheese on the pizza? (formal)
Quanto le devo?
How much do I owe you? (formal)
Italian phrases to use at the restaurant 31-37
Che dolci sono disponibili?
What desserts are available?
Può dividere il conto, per favore?
Can you split the bill, please?
Possiamo pagare conti separati?
Can we pay separately?
Possiamo mangiare fuori?
Can we eat outside?
Vuole ordinare?
Are you ready to order?
Sono allergico ai latticini.
I’m allergic to dairy products. (m)
Volete l’antipasto?
Do you want a starter? (plural)
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