How to Say “The Food Is Very Good” in Italian

il cibo è molto buono
il cibo è molto buono is the Italian way to say "the food is very good".
This phrase is a general statement used to indicate that the taste or quality of a meal is high. It is appropriate for both casual dining and more formal restaurant settings.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of il cibo (the food), è (is), molto (very) and buono (good).

Which one should you use?

While buono refers generally to the quality or taste of the food, using gustoso would specifically emphasize that the food is "tasty" or "flavorful".

How does it change in a sentence?

Because cibo is a masculine noun, the adjective must be in the masculine singular form buono.

What mistakes should you avoid?

Avoid saying il cibo è molto buona, as the adjective must agree with the masculine noun cibo.

Did you know?

  • In Italy, the most common way to express that food is 'good' is often accompanied by a gesture where the fingers are gathered together and touched to the cheek or chin.
  • While cibo means 'food' in Italian, its cousins in Spanish and Portuguese, cebo and cevo, mean 'bait'.

Examples in context

  • Il cibo è molto buono.
    The food is very good.
    Tatoeba #13443860 by Guybrush88, translation #7849377 by CarmBri
  • Il cibo è molto buono e vale lo stesso anche per il servizio.
    The food is very good, and the same is true of the service.
    Tatoeba #2728402 by Guybrush88, translation #50916 by sundown
  • Mi scuso per l'interruzione, ma volevo farle i complimenti per il suo ristorante. Il cibo è ottimo!
    I apologize for the interruption, but I wanted to compliment you on your restaurant. The food is excellent!
  • Sono rimasto estremamente soddisfatto. Il cibo è delizioso!
    I am extremely satisfied. The food is delicious!
  • Questa pasta è davvero fantastica! Il cibo è buonissimo!
    This pasta is truly fantastic! The food is delicious!
  • Che grande piatto di pesce! Il cibo è favoloso!
    What a great seafood dish! The food is fabulous!
  • Queste lasagne sono straordinarie! Il cibo è magnifico!
    These lasagnas are extraordinary! The food is outstanding!
  • Mi hai sorpreso con questi tortellini. Il cibo è squisito!
    You surprised me with these tortellini. The food is exquisite!

Example conversation

Matteo and Martina are dining at a local trattoria.

  1. Matteo

    Ti piace questo ristorante, Martina?
    Do you like this restaurant, Martina?
  2. Martina

    Sì, il cibo è molto buono.
    Yes, the food is very good.
  3. Matteo

    Concordo, la pasta è deliziosa.
    I agree, the pasta is delicious.
  4. Martina

    Ordiniamo anche un dolce?
    Shall we order a dessert too?

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