Practical Italian phrases for dining out — from ordering and asking about specials to handling payments and dietary needs. Ideal for travelers and beginner learners who want quick, usable restaurant language.
**I'd like to book a table for four, please.** Use when making a reservation for four people.
**Could I have the menu in English?** Use to ask if an English-language menu is available.
**A bottle of still water, please.** Use to order bottled still (non-sparkling) water.
**Do you have gluten-free options?** Use to ask whether the restaurant offers gluten-free dishes.
**Can I pay by card?** Use when asking whether the restaurant accepts card payments.
**What do you recommend?** Use to ask the server for a recommendation or the house specialty.
**Is it spicy?** Ask to check how spicy a dish is before ordering.
**Excuse me, where is the restroom?** Use to politely ask for the restroom location.
**Do you have vegetarian dishes?** Use to ask whether the restaurant offers vegetarian options.
**Is service included?** Ask this when checking whether a service charge or tip is already added to the bill.
**What's the dish of the day? / What's today's special?** Ask to learn about the restaurant's specials.
**I'm allergic to...** Use this to inform staff about food allergies; add the specific ingredient after the phrase.
**Could we have separate checks, please?** Use when you want the bill split between people.
**A table for two, please.** Use to request a table for two people when arriving at a restaurant.
**The bill, please.** Use to ask for the check when you're ready to pay.
I'd like to book a table for four, please.
Use when making a reservation for four people.
Could I have the menu in English?
Use to ask if an English-language menu is available.
A bottle of still water, please.
Use to order bottled still (non-sparkling) water.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Use to ask whether the restaurant offers gluten-free dishes.
Can I pay by card?
Use when asking whether the restaurant accepts card payments.
What do you recommend?
Use to ask the server for a recommendation or the house specialty.
Is it spicy?
Ask to check how spicy a dish is before ordering.
Excuse me, where is the restroom?
Use to politely ask for the restroom location.
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Use to ask whether the restaurant offers vegetarian options.
Is service included?
Ask this when checking whether a service charge or tip is already added to the bill.
What's the dish of the day? / What's today's special?
Ask to learn about the restaurant's specials.
I'm allergic to...
Use this to inform staff about food allergies; add the specific ingredient after the phrase.
Could we have separate checks, please?
Use when you want the bill split between people.
A table for two, please.
Use to request a table for two people when arriving at a restaurant.
The bill, please.
Use to ask for the check when you're ready to pay.