Italian Phrase
Dove andiamo a mangiare questo weekend?
Meaning
Literally, “Where are we going to eat this weekend?” It’s a casual way to suggest making a dining plan together for the upcoming weekend.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, family, or colleagues when you want to decide on a restaurant or a meal spot for Saturday or Sunday. It works best in informal settings and when the group is already planning a weekend outing.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Doveandiamoamangiarequestoweekend?
Dove (where)
Interrogative adverb used to ask about location or place.
andiamo (we go)
First‑person plural present of andare; used for both literal movement and future plans.
a + infinitive (purpose)
The preposition a followed by an infinitive expresses purpose, similar to English “to”.
mangiare (to eat)
Regular -are verb in its infinitive form.
questo (this)
Demonstrative adjective that must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
weekend (weekend)
Borrowed English noun, masculine singular; often replaced by “fine settimana”.
🗨In Conversation
Dove andiamo a mangiare questo weekend?
Where shall we go to eat this weekend?
Che ne dici di provare quel nuovo ristorante di sushi in centro?
How about trying that new sushi place downtown?
✕Common Mistakes
Dove andiamo mangiare questo weekend?
Missing the preposition a before the infinitive; Italian requires a + infinitive to express purpose.
Dove andiamo a mangiare questo fine settimana
The phrase is correct, but many learners forget to keep the question mark or use the wrong gender for “fine”.
Dove andiamo a mangiare questo weekendi?
Adding an Italian ending to the English word “weekend” is unnecessary; keep it as “weekend”.
↔Alternatives
Dove vogliamo mangiare questo fine settimana?
Where do we want to eat this weekend?
Dove ci troviamo per cena questo weekend?
Where shall we meet for dinner this weekend?
Che posto scegliete per mangiare sabato o domenica?
Which place do you choose to eat on Saturday or Sunday?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, meals are social events, especially on the weekend. It’s common to spend several hours over a leisurely lunch or dinner, so when you suggest a place, also consider the vibe (family‑style trattoria, trendy aperitivo bar, etc.). Native speakers often prefer “fine settimana” over the Anglicism “weekend” in more formal contexts, but “weekend” is perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation among younger people.