Il conto, per favore
/il ˈkon.to per faˈvo.re/word by word
The English phrase "cheque please" is translated into Italian as Il conto, per favore.
Which one should you use?
You can also shorten the phrase to just Il conto when making eye contact with a waiter, though adding per favore is more polite.
Did you know?
- In Italy, it is common to signal for il conto by making a writing gesture in the air with your hand if the waiter is far away.
- The Italian concept of il conto is linked to 'coperto', a standard cover charge for bread and table settings that appears as a separate line item.
- In Italy, splitting il conto equally is common, but asking the waiter to split a bill by specific items is often seen as unusual or tedious.
Examples in context
- Mi scusi, potrei avere il conto, per favore?Excuse me, could I have the bill, please?
- Certamente, ecco il conto.Certainly, here is the bill.
- Certo, subito.Sure, right away.
- Scusi, il conto, per favore.Excuse me, the bill, please.
- Possiamo avere il conto, per favore?Can we have the bill, please?
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are finishing their meal at a restaurant.
- ChiaraSiamo pronti. Il conto, per favore.We are ready. The bill, please.
- AlessandroCertamente, arrivo subito.Certainly, I'll be right there.
- ChiaraGrazie mille.Thank you very much.
- AlessandroPrego, signora Chiara.You're welcome, Ms. Chiara.
