Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these survival phrases to get a table, order food, and ask for the bill at an Italian restaurant.
Key Phrases
Buonasera, c'è un tavolo per due?
Good evening, is there a table for two?
💡 Use this when you enter a restaurant.
Il menu, per favore.
The menu, please.
💡 Ask for the menu politely.
Che cosa consiglia oggi?
What do you recommend today?
💡 A great way to ask for recommendations.
Prendo questo antipasto.
I would like this starter.
💡 Use 'prendo' followed by a dish to order.
Io prendo la lasagna.
I would like the lasagna.
💡 A classic way to order a main dish.
Per me un'acqua naturale.
For me a still water.
💡 A simple way to order a drink.
Prendo un bicchiere di vino rosso.
I'll have a glass of red wine.
Non prendo il dolce.
I am not having dessert.
Il conto, per favore.
The bill, please.
💡 Ask this at the end of the meal.