Where are the toilets?
'Igienici' — i-JE-ni-chi. The 'gi' is soft; 'ci' before a vowel is also soft. Stress on the second syllable.
Ask when you cannot find the toilet sign. In public places, look for 'WC', 'Toilette', 'Servizi', or the silhouette man/woman signs. The word 'bagno' is also widely used.
'Servizi igienici' is the formal term for toilets (literally hygienic services). In everyday speech, Italians say 'il bagno' (the bathroom) or 'il bagno pubblico'. 'WC' (pronounced 'vu chee') is also widely understood. 'Dove sono' (where are) uses the plural because there are multiple facilities.
Dov'è il bagno?
Where is the bathroom?
Most common everyday phrasing.
C'è una toilette qui vicino?
Is there a toilet nearby?
Uses the French loanword common on Italian signs.
Quanto costa il bagno?
How much does the toilet cost?
Many public toilets in Italy charge 50 cents to €1.
Public toilets in Italy are less common than in northern Europe and often charge a small fee. Bars are legally required to let customers use the toilet if they purchase something (a coffee is sufficient). Autostrada service stations always have clean paid facilities.