Where is the bathroom?
BA-gno — the 'gn' is a nasal palatal, like 'ny' in 'canyon'. Two syllables, stress on first.
When you need to use the bathroom during or after a meal. This is one of the most useful phrases in any situation.
'Dov'è' is a contraction of 'dove è' (where is). 'Il bagno' means 'the bathroom' or 'the toilet'. 'Il gabinetto' or 'i servizi' are also used. In restaurants, bathrooms are usually at the back or downstairs.
Dove sono i servizi?
Where are the toilets?
'I servizi' (the services) is a common formal alternative to 'il bagno'
C'è un bagno qui?
Is there a bathroom here?
Useful in a bar or café where facilities are not always obvious
Il bagno è fuori?
Is the bathroom outside?
In older buildings, bathrooms may be in a separate courtyard or staircase
Italian restaurant bathrooms are legally required to be available to customers but not always to the general public. Quality varies enormously — from marble-clad luxury to very basic facilities. Always check before a long sightseeing day.