Italian Phrase
Allora, un tiramisù e due caffè?
Meaning
The speaker is confirming an order at a café: “So, one tiramisu and two coffees?” It’s a polite way to state what they’d like to eat and drink.
When to use
Use this phrase after you’ve looked at the menu and are ready to place your order, especially in informal or semi‑formal cafés where a friendly tone is common.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Allora,untiramisùeduecaffè?
Allora (discourse marker)
Used to transition or signal a decision, similar to “so” or “then” in English.
un (indefinite article)
Masculine singular article used before a masculine noun that begins with a consonant.
tiramisù (masculine noun)
A popular Italian dessert; despite ending in “‑ù”, it is masculine, so it takes “un”.
e (conjunction)
Means “and”, linking two items in a list.
due (cardinal number)
The number two; when used with nouns that have the same singular and plural form (like caffè), no article is needed.
caffè (masculine noun, invariant plural)
Both singular and plural are written “caffè”; context tells you if you mean one or many.
🗨In Conversation
Allora, un tiramisù e due caffè?
So, one tiramisu and two coffees?
Certamente, subito!
Certainly, right away!
✕Common Mistakes
Allora, un tiramisù e i due caffè?
The plural of caffè does not take an article; say “due caffè”, not “i due caffè”.
Allora, un tiramisùs e due caffè?
The noun is tiramisù (singular) – no extra “s”.
Allora, un tiramisù e due coffees?
Mixing languages defeats the purpose of practicing Italian.
↔Alternatives
Vorrei un tiramisù e due caffè, per favore.
I would like a tiramisu and two coffees, please.
Mi porta un tiramisù e due caffè?
Could you bring me a tiramisu and two coffees?
Prendo un tiramisù e due caffè.
I’ll have a tiramisu and two coffees.
Cultural Tip
Tiramisu is a classic post‑meal dessert in Italy, often enjoyed with a small espresso (caffè). Ordering “un tiramisù e due caffè” is typical after dinner when you want a sweet finish and a caffeine boost. Remember that “caffè” stays the same in singular and plural, so you never say “i caffè”. Also, Italians usually drink coffee standing at the bar, but you can ask for it “al tavolo” (at the table) if you prefer to sit.