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Fate sconti per gruppi?

Do you offer group discounts?

Pronunciation

SKON-tee — two syllables, stress on first. 'fate' = FAH-teh, from 'fare' (to do/make).

When to use it

Ask when booking for large groups. Some Italian restaurants offer discounts or fixed menus for groups of 10 or more.

What it means

'Fate sconti' = you offer discounts ('fate' is second person plural of 'fare'). 'Sconti' is plural of 'sconto' (discount). This is a direct, appropriate question for large group bookings.

Variations

C'è un prezzo speciale per grandi gruppi?

Is there a special price for large groups?

Alternative phrasing.

Avete un menu di gruppo?

Do you have a group menu?

Many restaurants offer fixed group menus.

Quante persone sono nel vostro gruppo minimo?

How many people is your minimum group size?

Asking about minimum group discount threshold.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Fate sconti per gruppi? Siamo in dodici persone. Ristorante: Per dodici persone possiamo offrire un menu fisso a venticinque euro a testa, tutto incluso. Cliente: Ottimo. Il menu include vino? Ristorante: Sì, mezzo litro di vino della casa a persona.

Client: Do you offer group discounts? We're twelve people. Restaurant: For twelve people we can offer a set menu at twenty-five euros per person, all inclusive. Client: Excellent. Does the menu include wine? Restaurant: Yes, half a litre of house wine per person.

Cultural Note

Italian group dining culture is celebratory and communal. Large tables for celebrations (compleanni, anniversari, battesimi) are a major part of Italian restaurant business. Many restaurants have set 'menu per gruppi' specifically designed for these occasions.

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Avete un menu a prezzo fisso?

Ha una lista prezzi?

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