Italian Conversations: At the Food Market

At the Rialto market in Venice 

At the vegetable stall. 

Good morning. What fresh vegetables do you have today?

Good morning Madam. We’ve got these super fresh broccoli and cauliflowers.

Oh perfect, I really want to make myself some pasta with broccoli and a cauliflower soup. It’s so cold! So I'll take one of each, and then I'd also lie some potatoes and a fennel.

Is a kilo of potatoes okay?

Yes, that’s fine.

Here you go.

Thanks. Do you also have oranges?

No, it's still a bit early for oranges.

Ok, thank you. Ah, I’d also like some fresh parsley since I’m going to buy some fish later.

Sure, here's a tuft, this is on us. 

Thank you, how kind of you! How much do I owe you?

It’s 5 euros.

I only have a 50-euro piece. Can you change it for me?

Yes, no problem. Here’s the change. See you later.

Thank you and goodbye.

At the fish market stand.

Good morning. What's fresh today?

Today we have some fantastic sea bass, great to cook in the oven.

Can you give me two please?

Sure. Are these okay?

Yes, those are fine. Can you also fillet them for me?

Yes, today I can do it because there are few people. However, if you shop near the holidays, it will no longer be possible to clean the seafood for you in order not to create long lines.

Of course, I understand. Then I'll take four sea bass fillets, and then I'll freeze two of them.

Good idea. Let me prepare them for you.

I’d also like three hectograms of sardines.

Sure, Madam. Here you go.

Thanks. How much is it?

It’s 30 euros.

Here you go. Thank you, goodbye.

Thank you, and happy holidays if I don't see you sooner.

Happy holidays to you too!