Top 50 phrases to get by Italy: Dining out
Get Full LessonPractice pronunciation and master this lesson with smart-repetition via the PrettyFluent App
Key Phrases
Vorrei questo
I want this
Il conto, per favore
The check, please
Salute!
Cheers!
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering food
Ordinare cibo
Requesting the bill
Chiedere il conto
Making a toast
Fare un brindisi
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Menù
Meh-noo
Menu
💬 Pronounced as 'meh-NOO'.
🇮🇹 In Italy, menus can be long with multiple courses. It’s an invitation to explore.
See breakdown →Acqua
Ah-kwah
Water
💬 Pronounced as 'AH-kwah'.
🇮🇹 Remember to specify 'gasata' (sparkling) or 'naturale' (still) when ordering.
See breakdown →Vino
Vee-no
Wine
💬 Say 'VEE-no'.
🇮🇹 Italy is famous for its wine. Don’t miss local varieties!
See breakdown →Birra
Bee-rah
Beer
💬 Sounds like 'BEER-ra'.
🇮🇹 Though Italy is known for wines, craft beers are becoming popular.
See breakdown →Caffè
Kaf-feh
Coffee
💬 Pronounce as 'kah-FEH'.
🇮🇹 Italians drink espresso at any time of day, but cappuccino is typically a breakfast drink.
See breakdown →Vorrei questo
Vor-ray Kwes-toh
I want this
💬 Say 'vor-REH kwesto'.
🇮🇹 Use this in markets or at a buffet to point at what you want.
See breakdown →Delizioso
Deh-lee-tsyo-so
Delicious
💬 Pronounced 'deh-lee-TZYO-so'.
🇮🇹 A genuine compliment to any chef or cook in Italy!
See breakdown →Il conto, per favore
eel kohn-toh pehr fah-voh-reh
The check, please
💬 Pronounce as 'eel KON-toh per fa-VO-re'.
🇮🇹 It’s polite to ask for the check, as it’s not brought until requested.
See breakdown →Vegetariano
Ve-jeh-ta-ryah-no
Vegetarian
💬 Say it as 've-je-ta-ree-A-no'.
🇮🇹 Vegetarianism is becoming popular, though traditional meals often include meat.
See breakdown →Learn this vocabulary list the easy way
Get PrettyFluent for smart practice & lasting retention
More from "Top 50 phrases to get by Italy"
Similar Italian Lessons
Italian destinations
Popular Destination Names
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again
Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.
Flirting at the bar Part 2
Offer a genuine compliments about their style.
Flirting at the bar
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.”
Grace P., 34, Food Writer
“Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business scenarios gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.”
Daniel F., 45, Architect
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer