Italian · Food & Drink
"Menu" in Italian: menù
il menù
Menu in Italian is il menù (meh-NOO), masculine. Accent on ù. Chiedere il menù means to ask for the menu.
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How to pronounce menù
Say it
meh-NOO
/meˈnu/
Menù stresses NOO: meh-NOO. Accent on the final ù. Soft m.
"Menu" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il menù | the menu Restaurants. | Restaurants. |
| chiedere il menù | to ask for the menu Sitting down. | Sitting down. |
| menù del giorno | menu of the day Fixed lunch deals. | Fixed lunch deals. |
| menù degustazione | tasting menu Special occasions. | Special occasions. |
How to use menù in real life
- 1Just seated
Ci porta il menù, per favore?
Could you bring us the menu, please?
Il menù.
- 2Lunch deal
Il menù del giorno costa quindici euro.
The menu of the day costs fifteen euros.
Menù del giorno.
- 3Choosing courses
Guardo il menù e poi decido.
I'll look at the menu and then decide.
Il menù.
Mistakes English speakers make with menù
Incorrect: La menù è lunga.
Correct: Il menù è lungo.
Masculine: il menù.
Incorrect: Vorrei il menuu senza accento.
Correct: Vorrei il menù.
Write menù with the accent on ù.
Good to know
Many places still hand a paper menù; QR codes appear too. Menù del giorno is the weekday lunch shortcut.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering lunch
ChatPal
Hai già guardato il menù?
Have you already looked at the menu?
You
Sì, prendo il menù del giorno.
Yes, I'll take the menu of the day.
ChatPal
Io leggo ancora il menù dei secondi.
I'm still reading the mains menu.
You
Ok, non c'è fretta.
Ok, no rush.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Menu" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il menù.
Ask for the menu?
Chiedere / portare il menù.
Menu of the day?
Menù del giorno.
Spelling?
Menù with accent on ù.
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