Vorrei la fattura, per favore.

I would like an invoice, please.

Pronunciation

fat-TOO-rah — three syllables, stress on second. 'vorrei' = vor-RAY, two syllables.

When to use it

Use for business meals when you need a proper invoice (not just a receipt) for tax deduction purposes. Restaurants can issue invoices (fatture) but need your VAT number (Partita IVA).

What it means

'Vorrei' is the conditional of 'volere' — polite 'I would like'. 'Fattura' is a formal invoice (different from a simple receipt/scontrino). A fattura includes VAT details and is required for business expense deductions.

Variations

Ho bisogno di una fattura con partita IVA.

I need an invoice with a VAT number.

Specifying business invoice requirements.

Posso avere la fattura intestata alla mia azienda?

Can I have the invoice addressed to my company?

Requesting company billing.

Qual è la vostra partita IVA?

What is your VAT number?

Asking for the restaurant's tax ID.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Vorrei la fattura, per favore. È una cena di lavoro. Cameriere: Certamente. Mi dà la sua partita IVA e la ragione sociale? Cliente: Sì, eccola: IT12345678901, società 'Rossi e Figli srl'. Cameriere: Perfetto, gliela invio via email entro domani.

Client: I would like an invoice, please. It's a business dinner. Waiter: Certainly. Can you give me your VAT number and company name? Client: Yes, here: IT12345678901, company 'Rossi e Figli srl'. Waiter: Perfect, I'll send it to you by email by tomorrow.

Cultural Note

In Italy, business meals at restaurants are partially tax-deductible (75% of the cost) when properly documented with a fattura. This has created a strong culture of business dining in high-quality Italian restaurants, especially at lunch.

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