At a restaurant
"What would you like to eat?" That's what a waiter might ask in an English-speaking country. You actually know what you would like to eat but how to order it in English? The following example sentences show you what a waiter might say and what possibly to reply. Not only guests-to-be but also waiters-to-be can practise here for communicative situations at a restaurant.
Phrases
What the waiter could say or ask
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Would you like to see the menu? |
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Could I take your order, sir/ madam? |
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What would you like to start with? |
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What would you like to drink? / Anything to drink? |
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What would you like for main course / for dessert? |
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What the guest could say or ask
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I’ll have… / I am having… |
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As an entrée I'll have a salad and for main course I'd like the roast beef. |
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Could I have chips instead of potatoes, please? |
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Is there anything you would recommend? |
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Could you recommend a wine? |
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Could I have the bill, please? (British English) / Could I have the check, please? (American English) |
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No, please. This is on me. |
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