Do you have a fixed-price menu?
PREHT-tso FIS-so — 'prezzo fisso' means set price. Double 's' in fisso is held slightly longer.
Ask at lunchtime or when on a budget. Many Italian restaurants offer a set 'menu del giorno' (today's menu) with 2-3 courses at a fixed price — often excellent value.
'Prezzo fisso' = fixed price. 'Menù a prezzo fisso' = set menu. In Italy this may also be called 'menu del giorno' (today's menu) or 'menu turistico'. The latter is sometimes lower quality — ask locally for the best option.
C'è il menu del giorno?
Is there a today's menu?
More specific — the 'menu del giorno' changes daily and often represents better value.
Quanto costa il menu fisso?
How much does the set menu cost?
Asking the price of the set menu.
Il menu turistico include bevande?
Does the tourist menu include drinks?
Checking what's included.
The Italian 'menu del giorno' (today's menu) is the authentic budget-friendly option — typically priced €10-15 for 2-3 courses including water and sometimes wine. The 'menu turistico' (tourist menu) is often comparable in price but sometimes lower in quality. Ask locals or check reviews.