Survival Phrases

Use these phrases when you want to book, confirm, or change a table at an Italian restaurant.

Use these phrases when you visit an Italian restaurant to secure a table, ask for recommendations, and order food and drinks.

Use these practical phrases to order coffee, tea, and drinks at a traditional Italian café.

Use these phrases when dining out in Italy to communicate your allergies and dietary preferences clearly to the restaurant staff.

Use these phrases when you are ready to ask for the bill, check the total, and pay at an Italian restaurant.

Use these phrases to order drinks, manage your tab, and buy rounds at an Italian bar.

Use these phrases to order food for takeaway or home delivery in Italy.

Use these phrases when ordering food and paying at a fast-food counter in Italy.

Use these phrases when ordering fresh bread, sweet pastries, and sliced meats or cheeses at an Italian bakery or deli.

Use these phrases when buying delicious street food from a local Italian stall.