Allergies & Dietary Needs
Use these phrases when dining out in Italy to communicate your allergies and dietary preferences clearly to the restaurant staff.
Key Phrases
Sono allergico alle noci, quindi non posso mangiare questo piatto.
I am allergic to nuts, so I cannot eat this dish.
💡 Use this to warn the waiter about a nut allergy.
Io sono vegetariano e non mangio mai la carne.
I am a vegetarian and I never eat meat.
💡 Use this to explain your vegetarian diet.
Io sono vegano, quindi non mangio latte o uova.
I am vegan, so I do not eat milk or eggs.
💡 Use this to clarify that you avoid all animal products.
Potete preparare questo piatto senza glutine per favore?
Can you prepare this dish gluten-free please?
💡 Useful for asking for gluten-free adjustments to a meal.
Ho un'allergia grave ai crostacei e non posso rischiare.
I have a severe allergy to shellfish and I cannot risk it.
💡 Use this to emphasize a dangerous shellfish allergy.
Quali ingredienti ci sono in questa zuppa saporita?
What ingredients are in this tasty soup?
💡 Ask this to check the ingredients of a specific dish.
Non voglio mangiare burro o formaggio oggi.
I do not want to eat butter or cheese today.
💡 Use this to request dairy-free options.
Il cameriere porterà una lista con tutti gli allergeni?
Will the waiter bring a list with all the allergens?
💡 Use this to ask for the official allergen menu.
Ho mangiato un uovo e ora mi sento male.
I ate an egg and now I feel sick.
💡 Use this to report an adverse reaction to food.
Questo pane è senza glutine o ha la farina?
Is this bread gluten-free or does it have flour?
💡 Ask this to verify if the bread contains gluten.