Italian Phrase
È per due.
Meaning
Literally ‘It is for two.’ The sentence tells the listener that something – a reservation, a ticket, a meal, etc. – is intended for two people.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to specify the number of people for a reservation, a ticket, a table, a shared dish, or any service that is sized for a pair.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èperdue
È (è)
Third‑person singular of the verb *essere* (to be) used for statements about something’s state or purpose.
per
Preposition meaning ‘for’, indicating purpose, destination, or intended number of people.
due
Cardinal number ‘two’; when used after *per* it refers to the quantity of people or items.
🗨In Conversation
Quante persone?
How many people?
È per due.
It's for two.
✕Common Mistakes
Sono per due.
The verb *essere* must agree with the impersonal subject; use *È* (it is) not *Sono* (they are).
Due persone è.
Word order matters; the correct order is *È per due persone*.
↔Alternatives
È per due persone.
It's for two people.
Per due.
For two.
È destinato a due persone.
It is intended for two people.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, restaurants and cafés often ask ‘Per quante persone?’ when you arrive. Answering with ‘È per due’ (or ‘Siamo in due’) is the polite, concise way to confirm a table for two. The phrase works the same for tickets, tours, or any service that is priced per person.