I eat only fish, not meat.
PEHS-sheh — 'sc' before 'e' = 'sh'. 'Solo' = SOH-lo, stress on first syllable.
Use to clearly define your pescetarian diet. This is a well-understood dietary preference in Italian coastal regions.
'Solo' (only) is a powerful limiter here. 'Mangio solo pesce' clearly establishes what you eat. In Italy, 'pescetariano' is a known term, though asking staff directly is more practical.
Sono pescetariano/pescetariana.
I am pescetarian.
The Italian term for a fish-eating vegetarian.
Il brodo è di carne o di pesce?
Is the broth meat-based or fish-based?
Important check for soups and risotto.
Niente carne, solo frutti di mare.
No meat, only seafood.
Clear specification for mixed seafood dishes.
The Catholic tradition of not eating meat on Fridays ('venerdì di magro') has historically shaped Italian pescetarian-friendly menus. Many traditional restaurants still offer fish-focused 'venerdì' specials.