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How to Say ‘Do you have any special requests?’ in Italian

Avete richieste particolari?

ah-VEH-teh ree-KYEH-steh par-tee-koh-LAH-ree

[ah-VEH-teh ree-KYEH-steh par-tee-koh-LAH-ree]

🇮🇹 In Italy: This is a broad question, not just about the food. A restaurant may mean allergies, vegetarian needs, a quiet table, or other practical requests for the booking.

Phrase Breakdown

Avete

[ah-VEH-teh]

do you have; you have

Used by staff to ask customers about preferences, allergies, or needs.

Example

Avete preferenze sul posto a sedere?

Do you have preferences about where to sit?

Richieste particolari

ree-KYEH-steh par-tee-koh-LAH-ree

Special requests / particular requests

Refers to any specific needs or preferences.

Example

Avete richieste particolari per la cena?

Do you have any special requests for dinner?

Words in this phrase

richieste

[ree-KYEH-steh]

requests

Things customers ask for in addition to the basic reservation.

Example

Le richieste sono annotate nella prenotazione.

The requests are noted in the reservation.

particolari

[par-tee-koh-LAH-ree]

special; particular

Used for requests that need extra attention, such as dietary restrictions.

Example

Abbiamo richieste particolari per una persona celiaca.

We have special requests for a person with celiac disease.

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