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Italian Phrase

Ecco il menù delle bevande.

/ˈɛk.ko il meˈnu ˈdɛl.le beˈvan.de/
Meaning"Here is the drinks menu."
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Meaning

The sentence is used by a waiter, host, or anyone presenting a list of drinks to a group. It literally means “Here is the drinks menu.” The tone is neutral and polite, suitable for both formal and casual dining settings.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you hand a printed or digital menu that lists wines, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages to customers in a restaurant, bar, or café.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Eccoilmenùdellebevande

1

Ecco

Demonstrative adverb meaning “here is/are”; used to present something that is being shown or handed over.

2

il

Definite article masculine singular; agrees with the masculine noun that follows (menù).

3

menù

Masculine singular noun borrowed from French; the accent on the final “ù” signals the stressed vowel.

4

delle

Contraction of the preposition “di” + the feminine plural article “le”; means “of the”.

5

bevande

Feminine plural noun meaning “drinks” or “beverages”.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ecco il menù delle bevande.

Here is the drinks menu.

Grazie, cosa mi consigliate?

Thanks, what do you recommend?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ecco il menù di bevande.

    The preposition should be “delle” (di + le) because “bevande” is feminine plural.

  • Ecco il menù delle bevanda.

    “Bevanda” is singular; the menu usually lists many drinks, so the plural “bevande” is required.

  • Ecco la menù delle bevande.

    “Menù” is masculine, so the correct article is “il”, not “la”.

↔Alternatives

  • Questo è il menù delle bevande.

    This is the drinks menu.

  • Qui trovi il menù delle bevande.

    Here you’ll find the drinks menu.

  • Ecco la lista delle bevande.

    Here is the list of drinks.

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Cultural Tip

In Italian restaurants the word “menù” is often used for both food and drinks, but many places have a separate “menù delle bevande” that includes wines, aperitifs, soft drinks, and coffee. Remember to keep the accent on the final “ù” – writing “menu” is common in informal notes but looks sloppy in formal contexts.