Italian vocabulary: Food & Dining
15 Italian words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Italian words you'll actually use for food & dining — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Matteo. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Food & Drink
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Acqua | Water |
| Caffè | Coffee |
| Pane | Bread |
| Formaggio | Cheese |
| Oliva | Olive |
| Vino | Wine |
| Cibo | Food |
At a Restaurant
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Conto | Bill |
| Menù | Menu |
| Ordine | Order |
| Delizioso | Delicious |
| Ho fame | I'm hungry |
| Ho sete | I'm thirsty |
| Dolce | Dessert |
| Cameriere | Waiter |
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