Master "Order at a Local Cafe" with Italian
Updated Dec 15, 2025
We've compiled commonly used Italian expressions in "Order at a Local Cafe". Also, learn how to express yourself like a native by looking at real conversation examples.
💬 Read "Order at a Local Cafe" Dialogue
Read the dialogue below. Once you memorize all of this content, you'll be able to speak like a native in Order at a Local Cafe situations! We've also included useful phrases for each response, so be sure to check them out.
A small, cozy café with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air as two customers walk up to the counter.
Buongiorno! Benvenuti al nostro caffè. Cosa desiderate ordinare oggi?
Good morning! Welcome to our café. What would you like to order today?
Due americani con ghiaccio, per favore.
Two iced Americanos, please.
Takeaway
"~ con ghiaccio, per favore" This phrase is useful for ordering drinks politely in Italian. It allows learners to specify that they want their beverage served with ice, which is a common request in cafes.
-Un caffè con ghiaccio, per favore.An iced coffee, please.
-Un tè con ghiaccio, per favore.An iced tea, please.
-Un succo d’arancia con ghiaccio, per favore.An orange juice with ice, please.
Va bene, due Americani con ghiaccio. Vuole aggiungere qualcos’altro da mangiare o bere?
Alright, two iced Americanos. Would you like to add anything else to eat or drink?
No, è tutto, grazie a te.
No, that’s all, thank you.
Takeaway
"~, grazie a te" This phrase is useful because it allows learners to express gratitude naturally and politely in Italian. It is commonly used in everyday interactions when responding to someone who has offered help or service.
-Va bene, è tutto, grazie a te.All right, that’s all, thank you.
-Perfetto, niente altro, grazie a te.Perfect, nothing else, thank you.
-No, basta così, grazie a te.No, that’s enough, thank you.
Perfetto, quindi due Americani con ghiaccio. È per consumare qui o da asporto?
Perfect, so two iced Americanos. Is it for here or to go?
Per portare via, per favore.
To take out, please.
Takeaway
"~ per portare via, per favore" This phrase is essential for ordering food or drinks to go in Italy. It is polite, concise, and widely understood in cafés, bakeries, and restaurants.
-Un cappuccino per portare via, per favore.A cappuccino to take out, please.
-Un panino per portare via, per favore.A sandwich to take out, please.
-Due caffè per portare via, per favore.Two coffees to take out, please.
Perfetto, due Americani con ghiaccio da asporto. Posso avere il suo nome, per favore?
Perfect, two iced Americanos to go. May I have your name, please?
Mi chiamo Aless.
My name is Alex.
Takeaway
"Mi chiamo ~" This phrase is essential for introducing oneself politely in any Italian-speaking context. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations and is one of the most fundamental expressions for self-introduction.
-Mi chiamo Luca.My name is Luca.
-Mi chiamo Sara.My name is Sara.
-Mi chiamo Marco, piacere.My name is Marco, nice to meet you.
Grazie, Aless. Come desidera pagare, in contanti o con carta?
Thank you, Aless. How would you like to pay, cash or card?
Con carta, per favore.
With card, please.
Takeaway
"~ con carta, per favore" This phrase is essential for everyday transactions in Italy. It allows the speaker to politely specify the payment method in a natural and culturally appropriate way.
-Pago ~ con carta, per favore.I’ll pay ~ with card, please.
-Vorrei pagare ~ con carta, per favore.I would like to pay ~ with card, please.
-Posso pagare ~ con carta, per favore?Can I pay ~ with card, please?
Va bene, può inserire o avvicinare la carta qui, grazie.
Alright, you can insert or tap your card here, thank you.
Ok, ecco a te.
Okay, here you go.
Takeaway
"Ecco a ~" This phrase is essential for polite and natural interactions when handing something to someone. It is commonly used in shops, cafés, or daily exchanges to sound friendly and natural.
-Ecco a te il resto.Here’s your change.
-Ecco a lei il caffè.Here’s your coffee.
-Ecco a voi i bicchieri.Here are the glasses for you.
Perfetto, pagamento ricevuto! Ecco lo scontrino, Aless. Gli Americani saranno pronti tra un momento.
Perfect, payment received! Here’s the receipt, Aless. The Americanos will be ready in a moment.
The customer takes the receipt and waits briefly before leaving with the drinks.
✍️ Key Phrases and Vocabulary
We've compiled the key phrases and vocabulary from the Order at a Local Cafe dialogue above. Take a quick look through them.
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~ con ghiaccio, per favore~ with ice, please
-Un caffè con ghiaccio, per favore.An iced coffee, please.
-Un tè con ghiaccio, per favore.An iced tea, please.
-Un succo d’arancia con ghiaccio, per favore.An orange juice with ice, please.
2
~, grazie a te~, thank you
-Va bene, è tutto, grazie a te.All right, that’s all, thank you.
-Perfetto, niente altro, grazie a te.Perfect, nothing else, thank you.
-No, basta così, grazie a te.No, that’s enough, thank you.
3
~ per portare via, per favore~ to take out, please
-Un cappuccino per portare via, per favore.A cappuccino to take out, please.
-Un panino per portare via, per favore.A sandwich to take out, please.
-Due caffè per portare via, per favore.Two coffees to take out, please.
4
Mi chiamo ~My name is ~
-Mi chiamo Luca.My name is Luca.
-Mi chiamo Sara.My name is Sara.
-Mi chiamo Marco, piacere.My name is Marco, nice to meet you.
5
~ con carta, per favore~ with card, please
-Pago ~ con carta, per favore.I’ll pay ~ with card, please.
-Vorrei pagare ~ con carta, per favore.I would like to pay ~ with card, please.
-Posso pagare ~ con carta, per favore?Can I pay ~ with card, please?
6
Ecco a ~Here you go, ~
-Ecco a te il resto.Here’s your change.
-Ecco a lei il caffè.Here’s your coffee.
-Ecco a voi i bicchieri.Here are the glasses for you.
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asportotake-away
-Vorrei un cappuccino da asporto, per favore.I’d like a cappuccino to go, please.
8
ghiaccioice
-Posso avere un po’ di ghiaccio nel mio caffè?Can I have some ice in my coffee?
9
pagareto pay
-Vorrei pagare con la carta, grazie.I’d like to pay by card, thank you.
10
scontrinoreceipt
-Ecco lo scontrino per il suo ordine.Here’s the receipt for your order.
11
ordinareto order
-Vorrei ordinare due Americani, per favore.I’d like to order two Americanos, please.
✨ "Order at a Local Cafe" Practice
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Buongiorno! Benvenuti al nostro caffè. Cosa desiderate ordinare oggi?
Good morning! Welcome to our café. What would you like to order today?
Due americano con ghiaccio, per favore.
Due americani con ghiaccio, per favore.
Total96
Naturality95
Grammar100
Vocabulary95
Score
96(Naturality: 95Grammar: 100Vocabulary: 95)
Summary
The expression is clear and polite, but the plural form of “americano” should agree with the quantity, becoming “americani.” This small grammatical adjustment makes the sentence sound completely natural and native-like in Italian. When ordering multiple items, always ensure the noun matches the number.
Va bene, due Americani con ghiaccio. Vuole aggiungere qualcos’altro da mangiare o bere?
Alright, two iced Americanos. Would you like to add anything else to eat or drink?
78
No, è tutto, grazie tu.
No, è tutto, grazie a te.
Total78
Naturality70
Grammar80
Vocabulary90
Score
78(Naturality: 70Grammar: 80Vocabulary: 90)
Summary
The expression “No, è tutto, grazie tu” is understandable but grammatically incorrect because “tu” cannot be used as an object pronoun in this context. In Italian, when thanking someone directly, the correct form is “grazie a te.” This phrase is natural and polite in everyday conversation. Avoid using subject pronouns like “tu” after “grazie.”
Perfetto, quindi due Americani con ghiaccio. È per consumare qui o da asporto?
Perfect, so two iced Americanos. Is it for here or to go?
Per portare via, per favore.
Per portare via, per favore.
Total98
Naturality95
Grammar100
Vocabulary100
Score
98(Naturality: 95Grammar: 100Vocabulary: 100)
Summary
This expression is perfectly natural and grammatically correct in Italian. It is the standard and polite way to indicate a takeout order in a café or restaurant. The phrase uses the correct preposition “per” and the polite “per favore,” which fits the context well.
Perfetto, due Americani con ghiaccio da asporto. Posso avere il suo nome, per favore?
Perfect, two iced Americanos to go. May I have your name, please?
Mi chiamo Aless.
Mi chiamo Aless.
Total98
Naturality95
Grammar100
Vocabulary100
Score
98(Naturality: 95Grammar: 100Vocabulary: 100)
Summary
This expression is perfectly natural and grammatically correct in Italian. It uses the standard and polite way to introduce oneself. In spoken Italian, this is the most common and natural form, so no change is needed.
Grazie, Aless. Come desidera pagare, in contanti o con carta?
Thank you, Aless. How would you like to pay, cash or card?
Con carta, per favore.
Con carta, per favore.
Total100
Naturality100
Grammar100
Vocabulary100
Score
100(Naturality: 100Grammar: 100Vocabulary: 100)
Summary
This expression is perfectly natural and grammatically correct in Italian. It is concise, polite, and exactly what a native speaker would say when indicating payment by card. No changes are needed.
Va bene, può inserire o avvicinare la carta qui, grazie.
Alright, you can insert or tap your card here, thank you.
46
Ok, ecco tu.
Ok, ecco a te.
Total46
Naturality40
Grammar40
Vocabulary60
Score
46(Naturality: 40Grammar: 40Vocabulary: 60)
Summary
The phrase “ecco tu” is grammatically incorrect in Italian. The correct expression when handing something to someone is “ecco a te” (informal) or “ecco a lei” (formal). The preposition “a” is required to indicate “to you.” Avoid omitting it in this context.
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