Is there a kiosk on the beach?
cheh oon KYOS-koh SOO-llah SPYA-jah.
When you want a snack, drink, or ice cream without leaving the beach. Most Italian lidos have a bar or kiosk service on the beach itself.
Un chiosco is a kiosk or beach bar. Sulla spiaggia means on the beach. At Italian lidos, the beach bar (bar della spiaggia) is central to the experience — serving coffee, drinks, sandwiches, and ice creams throughout the day.
Mi porta un caffè allo sdraio?
Can you bring a coffee to my lounger?
At lidos, staff deliver food and drinks to your umbrella.
Hanno ghiaccioli al cocco?
Do they have coconut ice lollies?
Coconut ice lollies (ghiaccioli al cocco) are an Italian summer classic.
C'è il servizio al tavolo?
Is there table service?
Asking whether staff serve you at your spot.
The granita al limone (lemon granita) is the quintessential Italian beach drink — a semi-frozen lemon slush that is supremely refreshing. In Sicily, granita is eaten for breakfast with a brioche. The Sicilian tradition of granita-making is recognised as part of Italy's intangible cultural heritage.