Without onion, please.
chee-POL-lah — stress on second syllable. 'ci' = 'ch' sound. Double 'l' is held slightly longer.
Use alongside garlic restrictions, as onion is also a common soffritto ingredient. Particularly relevant when ordering sauces, soups, and stews.
Cipolla (onion) is a core ingredient in Italian cooking. The combination 'senza aglio e cipolla' (without garlic and onion) is well-understood by Italian kitchen staff and relates to FODMAP or allium sensitivities.
Sono intollerante alla cipolla.
I am intolerant to onion.
Medical framing.
Il sugo ha la cipolla?
Does the sauce have onion?
Checking a specific sauce before ordering.
Senza cipolla e aglio, per favore.
Without onion and garlic, please.
Combined exclusion — very common for FODMAP diets.
The 'soffritto' — a slow-cooked mix of onion, carrot, and celery — is the aromatic base of Italian soups, stews, and sauces. Removing onion fundamentally changes these dishes, so the kitchen may offer limited options.