Do you have a highchair for children?
seg-gio-LO-ne — four syllables, stress on third.
When arriving at a pizzeria with a young child who needs a highchair.
'Seggiolone' is a highchair — literally 'big chair' (augmentative of 'sedia'). Pizzerias, being family-oriented establishments in Italy, almost universally have highchairs available.
Avete un menù per bambini?
Do you have a children's menu?
Many pizzerias do not have a formal children's menu but will make smaller portions
Fate la pizza piccola per i bambini?
Do you make small pizza for children?
Ask for a smaller portion pizza — some pizzerias do reduced-size children's portions
Mio figlio ha cinque anni — cosa mi consiglia?
My son is five — what do you recommend?
Ask for age-appropriate guidance — a five-year-old may handle a margherita well
Italian pizzerias are among the most child-friendly restaurants in the world. Bambini are not just tolerated — they are welcomed, celebrated, and often indulged with extra attention from staff. A crying baby in a Neapolitan pizzeria will typically trigger competing attempts by staff and nearby diners to entertain the child.