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Posso vedere la scheda degli allergeni?

Can I see the allergen sheet?

Pronunciation

al-LAIR-jeh-nee — four syllables, stress on second. 'scheda' = SKEH-dah.

When to use it

Use when you have multiple or serious allergies and need complete information. EU law requires restaurants to make allergen information available on request.

What it means

EU Regulation 1169/2011 requires all restaurants to declare the 14 major allergens in their dishes. The 'scheda allergeni' (allergen sheet) is the document listing which allergens appear in each menu item. Requesting it is your legal right.

Variations

Avete il menu con gli allergeni indicati?

Do you have the menu with allergens listed?

Some restaurants incorporate allergens directly on the menu.

Quali sono i 14 allergeni principali?

What are the 14 main allergens?

For your own reference if needed.

Questo piatto contiene qualcuno degli allergeni principali?

Does this dish contain any of the main allergens?

Broad question about a specific dish.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Posso vedere la scheda degli allergeni? Ho diverse allergie. Cameriere: Certamente, la tengo sempre a disposizione. Eccola. Cliente: Grazie. Ho allergia alle noci e al sedano. Cameriere: Guardo subito quali piatti sono sicuri per lei.

Client: Can I see the allergen sheet? I have several allergies. Waiter: Certainly, I always keep it available. Here it is. Client: Thank you. I have allergies to nuts and celery. Waiter: I'll look immediately at which dishes are safe for you.

Cultural Note

Since 2014, EU law mandates allergen information in all food service establishments. Italian restaurants must comply — though the format varies. Some use symbols on menus, others maintain a physical binder. The right to see this information is legally guaranteed.