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Al Ristorante

Learn how to order food at an Italian restaurant. Master key vocabulary and phrases to enjoy your dining experience with confidence.

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Key Words
Common Restaurant Vocabulary (Vocabolario del Ristorante)

Study these common words before your visit to an Italian restaurant. If you want to visit our Italian Hub page, click here.

Il Cibo'The Food'
L'acqua'The Water'
La Zuppa'The Soup'
La Forchetta'The Fork'
Il Cucchiaio'The Spoon'
Il Coltello'The Knife'
Il Tovagliolo'The Napkin'
La Carne'The Meat'
Verdure'Vegetables'
Il Menu'The Menu'
Il Conto'The Bill/Check'
Il Piatto'The Plate'
💡 Pro tip: Before your session, review the Italian Basics page to brush up on common greetings and phrases.
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The Script
Basic Conversation in a Restaurant (Conversazione di Base in un Ristorante)

Follow this conversation to practice ordering at a restaurant with your Lingua Bud. Take turns playing the customer and the server!

  1. 1
    Ciao, un tavolo per tre, per favore.
    Hello, a table for three, please.
  2. 2
    Cosa vuoi bere?
    What do you want to drink?
  3. 3
    Un bicchiere d'acqua e un caffè.
    A glass of water and a coffee.
  4. 4
    Qual è lo speciale del giorno?
    What is the special of the day?
  5. 5
    La nostra specialità del giorno è il pesce alla griglia con verdure e patate.
    Our special of the day is grilled fish with vegetables and potatoes.
  6. 6
    Tutti pronti per ordinare?
    Is everyone ready to order?
  7. 7
    Sì, vorrei il pesce alla griglia.
    Yes, I would like the grilled fish.
  8. 8
    Com'è il cibo?
    How is the food?
  9. 9
    È molto delizioso.
    It is very delicious.
  10. 10
    Ha finito con i piatti?
    Are you (plural) finished with your plates?
  11. 11
    Sì, siamo pieni.
    Yes, we are full.
  12. 12
    Hai un dolce? C'è sempre posto per il dolce.
    Do you have dessert? There is always room for dessert.
  13. 13
    Sì, abbiamo il gelato al cioccolato, il tiramiSù e il flan.
    Yes, we have chocolate ice cream, tiramisu, and flan.
  14. 14
    Ottimo, vorremmo il flan, per favore.
    Excellent, we would like the flan, please.
  15. 15
    Sei pronto per il conto?
    Are you (plural) ready for the check/bill?
  16. 16
    Sì, grazie mille.
    Yes, thank you very much.
🍕 Remember: Swap roles each session — one person plays the server, the other the customer, then switch! This helps both partners practice all the vocabulary equally.

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