English conversation while ordering food at the restaurant
RESTAURANT VOCABULARY YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE GOING TO THE RESTAURANT.
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C- Okay, thanks!
English conversation in a restaurant Before going to a restaurant.
First, learn these words and phrases that you may need to know and use when you are planning to have a meal outside.
In this blog, you will learn many words to use in daily basics and some advance words you should know, or how to order food from the menu? how do you start the conversation at the restaurant? You can learn a lot of vocabulary and how to talk in English at a restaurant
Before going to the restaurant you should learn some English vocabulary words you must know Before going to a restaurant be paper of these words and first understand the meaning of these words and phrases.
1. Dine
Eat dinner in a restaurant.
2. To dine out
To have dinner outside
3. Bistro
A small inexpensive restaurant.
4. Condiments
Salt, Sauce, mayonnaise, and pickles are used to add flavor to food.
5. Cutlery
Forks, spoons, and knives are used for eating and serving food.
6. Seared
Grilling, baking, and roasting the meat with intense heat.
7. Right away
Immediately.
8. Continental food
Continental food is European food made in Europe food cooked and prepared in Europe. example: German, Italian, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese.
9.Oriental food
Oriental food is South Asian food.
10. Vegetarian food
Vegetarian food does not include any meat and eggs.
11. Vegan food
Vegan food doesn’t include any meat or any other products coming from animals.
12. Cuisine (Kwi’zin)
Specific types of food of a country or a place.
13. Local cuisine
The specific type of food you can find in a particular area.
14. Platter
A large plate that is used for serving food.
15. Doggie bags
A bag into which leftovers from a meal may be taken home.
At the restaurant
1. Menu
A printed list of meals that the restaurant serves.
2. Barcode menu
Nowadays many restaurants have a QR code printed on the table you have to scan it with your phone to see the menu
3. Starter
A very light meal to work up your appetite means you are doing something to your body that your body feel more and more hungry.
4. Main course
Main dish
5. Dessert
Something sweet
6. Side dishes
Examples of side dishes are yogurt, olives, pickles, salad, and soup.
7. Dressing
The dressing is basically sauce for salad.
8. Allergen
The substances in the food that may cause an allergic reaction example if you are allergic to mushrooms you may find mushrooms in the allergens.
9. Make it 2 means
Making it two means I want the exact same thing. if you want the same order that your friend ordered too you can say.
10. Flag down
To call the waiter/waitress
11. A Round of drinks
A round of drinks means drinks for everybody.
If you are out with more than two friends if you want to order drinks you can use this phrase Round of drinks, please.
12. On the house
On the house means free of charge.
To be ”stood up”
Someone arrived on a different date.
13. To be dying of hunger:
To be very hungry
14. My mouth is watering:
The feeling of being so excited to eat something.
15. Today’s special:
A dish that is only available on that day.
Here are some English conversation Examples to practice how to talk in English in the restaurant.
Waiter and Customer Conversation restaurant talk in English you can practice by reading them there is some vocabulary in them.
Example 1:
W- Hi, How are you? What can I get started for ya?
C- What are your specials today?
W- So we have our normal drinks here and food is down here.
C- Maybe I’ll just do a (your order name)
W- Yeah for sure
C- Do you have _____?
W- So we have ____ as our alternative?
C- I’ll take ____.
W- Would you like that iced or hot?
C- I’ll go with iced.
W- Sounds great, would you like that for here or to go?
C- I’ll take it to go, please.
W- Great, would you like to have some cookies to go with your coffee today?
C- Not today.
W- Alright! Here is your order.
C- Thank you so much.
W- You’re welcome to have a good one.
Example 2:
W- Here’s the menu. Would you like to have something to drink while you decide?
C- Sure, I’ll have a glass of water.
W- Still or sparkling?
C- Still, and a little lemon.
W- Alright. I’ll be right back with your drink.
C- Here’s your drink So, are you ready to order?
W- Yes. I’ll start with chicken tikka and “Then, I’ll have some salad.”.”
C- Excellent choice!
W- I’ll bring it to you as soon as possible.
C- Thank you very much!
W- You’re welcome!
Example 3:
W- Hi, can I get something to drink?
C- Yes, could I please get some water?
W- Still or sparkling?
C- Sorry, what’s the difference?
W- Still, water is regular water. sparkling water is water with little bubbles.
C- Oh okay still water, please.
W- Alright.
C- Thank you so much.
Example 4:
W- Good evening! would you like a drink to start?
C- Good evening! yes, please I’ll have a glass of water and a menu.
W- Sure! Here’s your menu. Our specials today are chicken tikka and grilled salmon.
C- Thank you. I’m vegetarian. So, I’ll go for the vegetable soup, please.
W- Excellent choice!
And for the water, would you prefer still or sparkling?
C- Just still water is fine thank you.
W- Anything else?
C- No, that’s it for now.
W- Thank you.
Example 5:
C- I’d like to order a vegetable soup, please.
W- Would you like to start with single vegetable soup or mixed vegetable soup?
C- I will have the tomato soup, please.
W- Do you want any dressing for your soup?
C- I will have spicy soup.
W- Would you like a side with your salad?
C- Just the soup.
Pease.
Example 6:
English conversation ordering food online.
C- Hi! Jain’s Pizza.
W- How can I help you?
C- Hi, I want to eat pizza.
W- Sure, would you like to dine in or go?
C- To go where?
W- “I mean, do you want to eat here or take it with you?”
C- Oh, I want to take it with me.
W- then perfect!
What type of pizza you want?
C- Can I have chicken tikka pizza with one small Coke.
W- Absolutely! Would you like another topping on pizza?
C- Yes, I want more cheese on top of it.
W- Sure, we can add some extra cheese for an additional charge.
Can I get your name for the order, please?
C- Yes, my name is ______?
W- Wonderful ______.
Your order will be ready in about 30 minutes.
C- Okay, thanks!
Example 7:
C- What a bad service.
W- I’m really sorry for the delay.
Can I interest you in dessert?
C- No, I just want the check.
W- OK, sir. I’ll be back with the check and another round of drinks.
C- But we didn’t order drinks.
W- Don’t worry. They’re on the house free.
C- Again sorry for the delay.
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