Essential
English
A table for two, please.
Translation
Un tavolo per due, per favore.
oon TAH-voh-loh pehr DOO-eh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
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Destination Guide
Rome — At the Restaurant
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Master the essential Italian phrases for at the restaurant in Rome. From greeting to farewell.
9 phrases
Essential
English
The menu, please.
Translation
Il menù, per favore.
eel meh-NOO, pehr fah-VOH-reh
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I'll have this.
Translation
Prendo questo.
PREN-doh KWES-toh
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A glass of red wine, please.
Translation
Un bicchiere di vino rosso, per favore.
oon beek-KYEH-reh dee VEE-noh ROHS-soh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
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English
Still water, please.
Translation
Acqua naturale, per favore.
AH-kwah nah-too-RAH-leh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
Cultural note
Ask for 'naturale' (still) or 'frizzante' (sparkling) — tap water isn't usually served.
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Delicious!
Translation
Delizioso!
deh-lee-TSYOH-soh
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The check, please.
Translation
Il conto, per favore.
eel KOHN-toh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
Cultural note
Waiters won't rush you. The bill only arrives when you ask.
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I'm vegetarian.
Translation
Sono vegetariano(a).
SOH-noh veh-jeh-tah-RYAH-noh
English
No cheese, please.
Translation
Senza formaggio, per favore.
SEN-tsah for-MAHJ-joh, pehr fah-VOH-reh
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Voyager's Tip
Coffee rules: cappuccino is a morning drink — ordering one after lunch marks you as a tourist.