What is your closing day?
chiu-SU-ra — three syllables, stress on the second. 'Chi' is like 'k'.
When planning to visit a restaurant on a specific day and wanting to check if they are open.
'Giorno di chiusura' means 'closing day' — the day of the week when the restaurant does not open. Most Italian restaurants close one day per week. Common closing days are Monday or Tuesday. Sunday evenings are sometimes closed too.
Siete aperti il lunedì?
Are you open on Monday?
Direct question about a specific day — the most efficient approach
Siete chiusi qualche giorno?
Are you closed on any day?
Open-ended — the staff will tell you their schedule
Fate anche la domenica a cena?
Do you also do Sunday dinner?
Sunday dinner hours are often reduced or the restaurant is closed
Many traditional Italian restaurants close on Monday because fresh fish and produce deliveries often do not happen on Sunday, making Monday the logical rest day. Calling ahead to check is always wise, especially in smaller towns.