A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you have a high chair" in Italian
Ask for a high chair at an Italian restaurant to make dining with a baby or toddler easier.
Avete un seggiolone?
ah-VEH-teh oon sed-joh-LOH-nehneutral
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When you arrive at a restaurant with a young child and need a place for them to sit safely. You can ask this when being shown to your table or when ordering.
Alternatives
- Ha un seggiolone?Use this if you're specifically addressing one person, like the host.
- C'è un seggiolone?This is a more general way to ask if one is available, like asking 'Is there a high chair?'
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'seggiolone' with 'sedia'
'Sedia' means 'chair' in general; 'seggiolone' specifically means 'high chair'.
Incorrect verb conjugation
Use 'avete' (you all have) or 'ha' (you singular have) instead of 'hai' (you singular informal have).
A small cultural note
While most restaurants will have high chairs, it's always a good idea to ask. Some smaller or more traditional trattorias might not.
Frequently asked
what if they dont have a high chair in italian restaurant
If they don't have one, you might need to hold your child or ask if there's an alternative. However, most places are well-equipped for families.
