10 essential Italian phrases for ordering street food
Master the art of Italian street food with these essential phrases. Buon appetito!

Stepping up to a vendor selling delicious pizza al taglio, arancini, or a panino? Knowing a few key phrases will make ordering a breeze and show your appreciation for local culture. Don't be shy! Even a little Italian goes a long way in making your street food experience more enjoyable and authentic. From simple greetings to asking about ingredients, these phrases will have you ordering like a local in no time.
What this lesson covers
Core Italian words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Ciao!chowHi/Bye!
- Vorrei questo.vor-RAY kwess-tohI would like this.
- Quanto costa?KWAN-toh KOS-tahHow much does it cost?
- Posso avere...POS-so AV-eh-rehCan I have...
- Senza...SEN-tsahWithout...
- Con...konWith...
- È piccante?EH peek-KAHN-tehIs it spicy?
- Solo vegetariano, per favore.SOH-loh veh-jeh-tah-ree-AH-noh, pehr fah-VOH-rehVegetarian only, please.
- Perfetto, grazie!pehr-FET-toh, GRAHT-see-yehPerfect, thank you!
- Buonissimo!bwon-EES-see-mohVery delicious!
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