How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Italian
If you are a beginner learning Italian and planning to travel to Italy, one of the first things you should learn is how to order food in a restaurant. Here's a basic guide to help you navigate the menu and place your order in Italian.
Basic Vocabulary
First, here are some words and phrases you should know:
- Menu - Menu
- Waiter / Waitress - Cameriere / Cameriera
- Account - Account
- Dish of the day - Piatto del giorno
- Starter - Antipasto
- Main course - Piatto principale
- Dessert - Dolce
- Drink - Bevanda
- Water - Acqua
- Wine - Wine
- Beer - Tantrum
Ordering
Now that you know the basic vocabulary, here are some useful phrases for ordering:
- I would like to... - Vorrei...
- Can I see the menu, please? - Can I see the menu, please?
- What do you recommend? - What consiglia?
- I'm hungry - Ho fame
- I'm thirsty - Ho Sete
- I am a vegetarian - Vegetarian Sleep
- I'm Vegan - Vegan Sleep
- I am allergic to... - Sono allergico a...
Requesting the Account
Once you've finished your meal, you'll need to ask for the check. Here are some phrases that might be helpful:
- Can I have the bill, please? - Can I have the story, please?
- This is correct - È corretto
- This is wrong - È sbagliato
- I would like to pay in cash - Vorrei pagare in contanti
- I would like to pay by credit card - Vorrei pagare con carta di credito
This is just a basic guide to help you get started ordering food at a restaurant in Italian. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to use these phrases and words whenever you get the chance.
