These phrases will help you to make a reservation at a restaurant and order your meal. Enjoy your meal.
Booking a Table
- I'd like to reserve / book a table for four at 8pm, please.
- I'd like to reserve / book a table for a party of six at 8pm, please.
- I'd like to book a table for two at 8 in the name of Hand, please.
- Could we have a table by the window, please?
- Could we have a non-smoking table, please?
- Could we have a table away from the kitchen/toilets, please?
- Could we have a booth, please?
- Could you make sure it's a quiet table, please?
Placing Your Order
- I'd like the .............., please.
- For starters I'll have the soup and for the main course I'd like the roast beef.
- Could I have chips instead of new potatoes, please?
- What is the house special today?
- Is there anything you would recommend?
- Could I see the wine menu, please?
- I'll have a bottle of the South African Cabernet Sauvignon.
- I'll have a glass of house red/white, please.
- Which wine would you recommend?
Complaining
- Excuse me, but my meal is cold.
- Excuse me, we've been waiting for over half an hour for our drinks.
- I'm sorry but I ordered the side salad not the vegetables.
- Excuse me this steak is over done, I ordered rare.
- I'm afraid this wine tastes corked.
- Excuse me this wine isn't chilled properly.
Arriving at the Restaurant
During/After the Meal
- Good evening, the name is Hand. I have a table booked for six.
- Do you have the menu in English/German/French ..., please?
- Do you have a high chair for young children, please?
- Could we have a table over there, please?
- I'm sorry but I asked for a table by the window.
- Could we have an extra chair, please?
- Could we have some more bread, please?
- Do you have a pepper mill?
- Could I have some dressing, please?
- Could you pass me the salt, please?
- That was delicious. My compliments to the chef.
Paying
- Could I have the bill, please?
- Do you take Visa?
- We'd like separate bills, please.
