How to Say “It Tastes Good” in Italian

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è buono
The Italian phrase for "it tastes good" is è buono.
This phrase is used to say that food or drink has a pleasant flavor. While è buono literally means "it is good", in the context of food, it is the standard way to express that something tastes good.

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective must agree in gender with the food or drink being described. Use è buona if the subject is a feminine noun like la pasta. If you are referring to multiple masculine items, such as i biscotti (cookies), use the plural form sono buoni. If you are referring to multiple feminine items, such as le mele (apples), use the plural form sono buone.

Did you know?

  • The word buono is a 'doublet' of the word 'bonus', meaning they are two different words that arrived in Italian from the same Latin root through different paths.
  • While è buono refers to the taste, saying è bene would be a mistake because bene describes the quality of an action rather than a flavor.
  • In some regions, people might say è saporito to mean 'it tastes good', focusing specifically on the presence of salt or seasoning.

Examples in context

  • Questa pasta è davvero deliziosa. Mi piace molto il sapore cremoso.
    This pasta is really delicious. I really like the creamy flavor.
  • Questo piatto vegetariano è squisito. Mi piace come si sposano i sapori degli ingredienti freschi.
    This vegetarian dish is exquisite. I love how the flavors of the fresh ingredients work together.
  • La lasagna vegana è buonissima, non avrei mai pensato di trovare un sapore così ricco senza l'uso di prodotti animali.
    The vegan lasagna is delicious, I would have never thought it could have such a much rich taste without the use of animal products.
  • Questo gelato è buono.
    This ice cream tastes good.
  • Il tuo caffè è buono.
    Your coffee tastes good.

Example conversation

Giulia and Alessandro are eating lunch together.

  1. Giulia

    Hai provato il risotto, Alessandro?
    Have you tried the risotto, Alessandro?
  2. Alessandro

    Sì, è buono!
    Yes, it tastes good!
  3. Giulia

    Sono contenta che ti piaccia.
    I am glad that you like it.
  4. Alessandro

    È davvero saporito.
    It is really flavorful.

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