In this lesson you'll learn what to say when you’re ordering food at a restaurant in Italy but don’t know which dish to choose. Whether everything on the menu looks delicious or you simply want to try a local specialty, this useful Italian phrase will help you ask your server for a recommendation with confidence.
This is one of the most practical expressions for anyone travelling in Italy, especially when you want to discover authentic Italian dishes without already knowing everything on the menu.
Italian Phrase:
Che cosa mi consiglia?
English:
What do you recommend?
The verb “consigliare” means “to recommend.” By learning the phrase “Che cosa mi consiglia?”, you can politely ask a waiter, hotel employee, shop assistant, or another person for their recommendation in many everyday situations.