How to Order a Drink in Italy

Cosa avete alla spina?

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You’re meeting a new language partner for an aperitivo, and while you’re glad for the liquid courage, what do you need to say to get the liquid courage in the first place? 

In other words, how can you order a drink in Italian?

If you’re short on time, here are three quick phrases to commit to memory. 

1 - Prendo un bicchiere di (prosecco), per favore. - I’ll take a glass of (prosecco), please.

2 - Con / senza ghiaccio - With / without ice

3 - Ne vorrei un altro, (per favore). - I would like another (please). 

WINE

• Prendiamo un quarto di rosso della casa. - We’ll take a quart of red house wine.

• Prendiamo un mezzo litro di rosso della casa! - We’ll take a half liter of red house wine.

• Avete un rosso più morbido? - Do you have a red wine that’s smoother?

• Mi consiglia un bianco secco? - Can you recommend a dry white wine for me?