Where is the toilet?
BA-gno — the 'gn' sounds like the 'ny' in 'canyon'. One of Italian's distinctive sounds.
Ask any cinema staff member or look for signs. Best to go before the film starts. During the film, whisper to a neighbour or find an usher outside the hall.
'Bagno' is the standard word for toilet in everyday Italian. 'Toilette' (from French) is also understood. In formal written signs, you may see 'servizi igienici'. Men's is 'uomini' or 'signori'; women's is 'donne' or 'signore'. The symbols are standard internationally.
Dove sono i servizi?
Where are the facilities?
Slightly more formal alternative to 'bagno'.
C'è un bagno vicino alla sala?
Is there a toilet near the screen?
Asks for proximity — useful during long films.
Scusa, vado un attimo al bagno.
Excuse me, I'm just popping to the toilet.
Said to a companion when leaving your seat during the film.
Italian cinema toilets are typically found in the lobby area, not inside the screening room corridor. Going during the film requires leaving the hall — Italian cinemas do not offer pause services or 'RunPik' style apps.