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How to Say ‘We ask for a set menu’ in Italian

Chiediamo un menù fisso

kyeh-DYAH-moh oon meh-NOO FEES-soh

[kyeh-DYAH-moh oon meh-NOO FEES-soh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: A menù fisso for groups is very standard in Italy, often with a price per head that includes wine and water. It's fine to ask what's included or whether there's a vegetarian option.

Phrase Breakdown

Chiediamo

[kyeh-DYAH-moh]

we ask / require

From 'chiedere', first person plural.

Example

Chiediamo il conto.

We ask for the bill.

un menù fisso

oon meh-NOO FEES-soh

a set menu

'menù' is stressed on the last syllable. Hold the double 'ss' in 'fisso'.

Example

Il pranzo ha un menù fisso.

Lunch has a set menu.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

menù

[meh-NOO]

The list of dishes a restaurant offers; for groups it often means a set selection of courses at a fixed price.

Example

Il ristorante propone un menù degustazione per le cene di gruppo.

The restaurant offers a tasting menu for group dinners.

fisso

[FEES-soh]

fixed / set

Unchanging; 'menù fisso' is a set menu.

Example

Il prezzo è fisso.

The price is fixed.

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