Elementary · scenario 80 of 84

Ask about ingredients

Ask your waiter if a dish contains meat or dairy.

The situation You're at a restaurant. Ask the waiter what's in the dish.

The dialogue

Buongiorno, desidera ordinare?
Good morning, would you like to order?
Scusi, quali sono gli ingredienti di questo piatto?
Excuse me, what are the ingredients in this dish?
Ci sono verdure e un po' di carne.
There are vegetables and a bit of meat.
Non mangio carne o formaggio. Contiene anche latte?
I don't eat meat or cheese. Does it also contain milk?
No, e possiamo preparare il piatto senza carne.
No, and we can prepare the dish without meat.
Perfetto! Vorrei questo piatto, per favore.
Perfect! I would like this dish, please.
Certamente! Arrivo subito.
Certainly! I'll be right there.

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