How do you say 'menu' in Italian?
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Food-related words, menu items, and phrases to order dishes and communicate with restaurant staff.
Mastering this deck will enable you to confidently read Italian menus, place orders, ask about ingredients, and communicate effectively with restaurant staff, enriching your dining experiences in Italy or Italian restaurants worldwide.
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| 1 | How do you say 'menu' in Italian? | Menu | It’s the same word as in English, borrowed directly from Italian. |
| 2 | What is the Italian word for 'appetizer'? | Antipasto | Think of 'antipasto' as 'before the meal'. |
| 3 | How do you ask for the bill in Italian? | Il conto, per favore. | Remember: 'per favore' means 'please'. |
| 4 | What is the Italian term for 'main course'? | Primo piatto | Literally means 'first plate', often referring to pasta or soup. |
| 5 | How do you say 'I would like...' when ordering? | Vorrei... | Think of 'vorrei' as 'I would like' in polite requests. |
| 6 | What is the Italian word for 'dish' or 'plate'? | Piato | Related to 'piatto', meaning plate or dish. |
| 7 | How do you ask if a dish contains nuts? | Questo piatto contiene noci? | Noci = nuts. |
| 8 | How do you say 'vegetarian' in Italian? | Vegetariano / Vegetariana | Similar to English, with gender endings. |
| 9 | What is the Italian word for 'dessert'? | Dolce | Think of 'dolce' as 'sweet' or 'dessert'. |
| 10 | How do you ask for a table for two? | Un tavolo per due, per favore. | Per favore = please. |
| 11 | What does 'senza glutine' mean? | Gluten-free | Senza = without. |
| 12 | How do you say 'water' in Italian? | Acqua | Pronounced like 'ah-kwah'. |
| 13 | How to ask for still water? | Acqua naturale, per favore. | Naturale means still, not sparkling. |
| 14 | How do you say 'sparkling water'? | Acqua frizzante, per favore. | Frizzante = fizzy or sparkling. |
| 15 | What is the Italian word for 'wine'? | Vino | Vino is a common word for wine. |
| 16 | How do you ask for red wine? | Vino rosso, per favore. | Rosso = red. |
| 17 | How do you ask for white wine? | Vino bianco, per favore. | Bianco = white. |
| 18 | What is the Italian word for 'cheese'? | Formaggio | Remember 'formaggio' as 'cheese'. |
| 19 | How do you say 'I am allergic to...'? | Sono allergico/a a... | Add 'a' for feminine, 'o' for masculine. |
| 20 | How do you ask if a dish is spicy? | Questo piatto è piccante? | Piccante means spicy. |
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