Roma da Turista A1: Ordinare al Bar, Trattoria e Gelateria vicino a Piazza Navona in Italian

Learn roma da turista a1: ordinare al bar, trattoria e gelateria vicino a piazza navona in Italian. Build fluency with personalized exercises, chats, and vid...

This lesson is designed for A1 level Italian learners who want to order at bars, trattorias, and gelaterias near Piazza Navona in Rome.

Ordering at a Bar

Caffè (espresso) is an essential for Italians. You can order:
- Caffè normale (normal espresso)
- Caffè doppio (double espresso)
- Caffè macchiato (espresso with a dash of milk)
- Caffè lungo (long espresso)
- Caffè ristretto (short espresso)
- Caffè corretto (espresso with liquor)
Cappuccino is typically a morning drink.
Other options: succo di frutta, acqua (still: naturale, sparkling: gassata), birra, vino.
Pastries: cornetto (croissant), brioche, pizza al taglio.
Prezzi (prices) are usually displayed. Il conto, per favore. (The bill, please.)

Ordering at a Trattoria

Trattorias are more casual and focus on traditional dishes.
Antipasto (starter)
Primo (first course - pasta, soup, risotto)
Secondo (second course - meat, fish)
Contorno (side dish)
Dolce (dessert)
Coperto (cover charge) is common.
Vino della casa (house wine) is a good option.

Ordering at a Gelateria

Gelato is a must!
Un cono (a cone) or una coppetta (a cup)
Gust (flavors): (e.g., fragola, pistacchio, cioccolato, limone, crema)
Una pallina (one scoop) or due palline (two scoops)
Try local Roman specialties: maritozzi con la panna (sweet buns with whipped cream)

Useful phrases

Buongiorno/Buonasera (Good morning/afternoon/evening)
Vorrei... (I would like...)
Prendo... (I'll take...)
Quanto costa? (How much does it cost?)
È buono! (It's good!)
Grazie (Thank you)
Prego (You're welcome/Here you go)
Non capisco (I don't understand)
Parla inglese? (Do you speak English?)

Near Piazza Navona

You'll find many options. Look for places that seem popular with locals.

Start learning now →