Dialogue with the waiter in English. Dialogues in a cafe in English with translation

Two people who work together are on their lunch hour at a small restaurant near the office.

MENU
BEEF-KABOB
Best quality top sirloin cubes marinated in secret recipes and barbecued with special skewers on open fire and served with our own delicious hot sauce, rice and barbecued tomatoes.
3.95
REUBEN
A combination of corned beef, white turkey, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut with our own dressing. Grilled on rye bread.
3.95
FRENCH DIP
Thinly sliced \u200b\u200bcuts of roast beef layered on a French roll, with aujus, tossed green salad and chips.
3.85
CLUB SANDWICH
Thinly sliced \u200b\u200bturkey, bacon, fresh lettuce, sliced \u200b\u200btomato and tangy cheddar piled high on three slices of toast.
3.95

GEOGE: Hmmm, there’s not much on the menu here. The beef-kabob sounds good, though.	- Hmm, the menu isn't big today. The beef kebab is good.
BECKY: Yes, it does, but I think I’m just going to have a sandwich today. Maybe even half of one.	- Yeah, but I think I'll get by with a sandwich tonight. Maybe even half.
WAITRESS: Are you ready to order?	- Are you ready to order?
GEOGE: Yes, I think so.	- I think yes.
WAITRESS: Do you want that on separate checks?	- Will you pay separately?
GEOGE: Oh, no, one’ll be fine. It's on me today, Becky.	- No, write to one account. I'm crying today, Becky.
BECKY: Well - thanks, George. I'll treat you next time. Uh, I’ll take half a French dip sandwich - go easy on the mayo - and I’ll have a cup of coffee with cream.	- Thank you, George. I'll treat you next time. I'll take a French sandwich with sauce — less mayonnaise — and a cup of coffee with cream.
GEOGE: And I'll have the beef-kabob.	- And me a bef kebab.
WAITRESS: Okay. Anything to drink?	- What will you drink?
GEOGE: What kind of beer do you have?	- What kind of beer do you have?
WAITRESS: We have Schlitz on tap, and Lowenbrau, Budweiser, and Michelob in bottles.	- We have Slot from the tap, Lowenbrau, Budweiser and Michelob in bottles.
GEOGE: A glass of Schlitz, please.	- A glass of Slot, please.
WAITRESS: Okay, and what kind of dressing would you like on your salad, ma'am? We have French, Thousand Island and blue cheese.	- What dressing do you want in the salad, ma'am? We have French, Thousand Islands and blue cheese.
BECKY: Blue cheese’ll be fine.	- Blue cheese will be great.
WAITRESS: Okay, thank you.	- Well thank you.

A: Shall we have a look at the menu? I'm so hungry.	- Can we take a look at the menu? I am so hungry.
B: Yeah, OK. Boy, there are a few things here that I don’t understand.	“There are some things here that I don’t understand.
C: There’s a lot of this stuff I don’t understand. What's all this then?	- I don't understand most of what is written. What could it be?
A: Well, what about the starters? Hey, do you know what "prawns" are?	- Okay, how about the first courses? Do you know what a serrated shrimp is?
B: Appetisers.	- Snack.
A: Appetisers, oh. "Prawns" are what?	- Ah, appetizer. But what is a serrated shrimp?
B: They are like large shrimps.	- These are such big shrimps.
C: Oh, they're delicious with avocado.	- They are delicious with avocado.
A: Really? Mind you, I like the sound of "melon and orange salad".	- True? Look, I love the way the melon and orange salad sounds.
B: Hey, hey, look at the main courses. What is "Lancashire hotpot"?	- Hey, look at the main courses. What is Maso in Lancashire.
C: I’ve heard of that. That's sort of lamb and vegetables cooked in the oven sort of broiled and the potatoes are sliced \u200b\u200bon top and put in a layer. It's delicious.	“I've heard of him. This is a variety of roasted lamb with vegetables with a layer of sliced \u200b\u200bpotatoes on top.
A: It sounds good. And what’s this one: "steak and kidney pie", do you know what this is?	- Sounds good. And what is this: "steak and kidney pie", you know?
B: Yeah, that now is a typical English dish - it’s made of beef which is cut up into pieces along with pieces of kidney in a rich brown sauce. It's lovely. And that is traditionally English.	- Yes, this is a typical English dish - it is made from sliced \u200b\u200bbeef mixed with kidneys in a spicy brown sauce. And this is traditionally in English.
A: Sounds delicious!	- Sounds amazing!
C: The one I don’t understand is "cottage pie".	- Another incomprehensible dish is "rustic pie".
A: Now, I’ve come across that before. That’s minced beef in gravy and it’s got mashed potato on top. I don’t know if that’s going to be that good, although this does look like a good restaurant, don’t you think?	- Now, I just got to it. This is chopped beef in its own juice with mashed potatoes. I don't know if it is that good, although the restaurant looks decent. What do you think?
C: OK. Now do either of you know what’s this, what’s "nut and mushroom roast"?	- Does any of you know what a "nut and mushroom roast" is?
B: Well, it’s a vegetarian dish… er… hasn’t got any meat in it - made of nuts, mushrooms and it’s baked in the oven like a cake. Might be quite nice. Er ... but the other one I don’t know here is "chicken Madras". Anyone know that?	- Well, this is a meatless vegetarian dish made from nuts, mushrooms in the oven, like a pie. It can be quite tasty. And this, I do not know, "Madras chicken". Has anyone heard?
A: No.	- Not.
C: Yes, that's an Indian dish. I can tell you that’s ... um ... it’s pieces of chicken ...	- Yes, this is an Indian dish. This ... I'll tell you now ... these are chicken pieces.

Hello my dears!

Today we are going to eat! Being able to communicate about food in a restaurant or cafe is not only interesting, but also useful. With the help of the proposed dialogues, you will learn how to behave in a cafe in English, order food and ask for a bill.

In this dialogue, a visitor to the coffee shop orders coffee with donut to go.

Using this dialogue as an example, you will learn order food in a restaurant.

- Good afternoon! Here’s your menu.	- Good day! Here's your menu.
- Thank you. I think I am ready to order. I would like salmon fillet with tartar sauce and fries.	- Thank. I think we're ready to order. I would like a salmon fillet with tartare sauce and fries.
- Alright. What about you, madam?	- Good. And you ma'am?
- I will have chicken soup and a vegetable salad.	- I'll have chicken soup and vegetable salad.
- What would you like to drink?	- What will you drink?
- Two green teas, please.	- Two green teas, please.

A married couple visits a new restaurant and chooses food.

- Thank you for showing me this beautiful place, Andrew!	“Thank you for showing me this beautiful place, Andrew!
- You’re welcome, honey. What will you order?	- Please dear. What will you order?
- I don’t know. Do you have any recommendations?	- I dont know. Can you recommend something?
- I really like how they do ribeye steak. If it seems too heavy for you, we could order pasta marinara. It's with shrimps and mussels. I know how much you like seafood.	- I really like their ribeye steak. If this is too heavy food for you, we can order marinara pasta. She's with shrimps and mussels. I know how much you like seafood.
- You’re right but today I want to try something different.	“You're right, but today I want to try something new.
- Well, then why don’t you take rice with chicken Asian style? It's spicy and delish.	“Then why don’t you have Asian rice and chicken?” It is spicy and delicious.
- You know, I think I will, thank you.	- You know, I'll do it, thanks.

New visitors to this cafe are provided drinks at the house.

- Good evening! Have you been to our café before?	-Good evening! Have you been to our cafe before?
- No, it's our first time.	- No, this is our first time.
- Let me bring you something to drink first. It's on the house. What would you like: tea, coffee, orange juice, apple juice, red wine, white wine ...?	“Let me get you something to drink first. This is at the expense of the house. What would you like: tea, coffee, orange juice, apple juice, red wine, white wine ...?
- I will have red wine, thank you. What about you, dear?	- I'll be red wine, thanks. Are you dear?
- Me too. I already like this place!	- I also. I already love this place!

The waiter asks the visitors where they like to sit better... They choose seats on the terrace.

Young man orders food for a large company.

- Hello! Can I help you?	- Hello! I can help you?
- Yes, we are ready to order now.	- Yes, we are ready to order.
- Alright.	- Good.
- So, we’ll go for a cheese and grape - platter. Then we’ll have three fried chicken legs with mashed potatoes and two steaks with French fries. Two Hawaii salads, one “Hazelnut” and two vegetable salads. And, please, bring us some still water, will you?	- So, for a start we have a cheese and grape plate. Then three fried chicken drumsticks with mashed potatoes and two steaks with French fries. Two Hawaiian, one Hazelnut and two vegetable salads. And please bring us water without gas.
- Would you prefer your Hawaii salads with or without ananas? Some people are allergic to that.	- Do you need pineapple in Hawaiian salad? Some are allergic to it.
- With ananas, thank you.	- With pineapple, thanks.

By studying this dialogue, you can ask for an invoice.

Hope you can use the information you received while traveling or living abroad. Until next time on my blog!

To build a dialogue "In a restaurant" in English, you need to know what the dishes are called, however, we have already mastered this topic in the lesson about our favorite food. It is also useful for you to know the name of the concepts and fixed expressions that can be used when talking with the waiter.

New vocabulary

At the restaurant - in a restaurant.
To book a table - book a table.
Reservation - reservation.
Menu - menu.
Drink menu / list - drinks list.
Wine menu / list - wine list.
Cutlery (fork, spoon, knife) - cutlery (fork, spoon, knife).
Plate - plate.
Portion - portion.
Serve - to serve.
Napkins - napkins.
Host / hostess - administrator.
Waiter / waitress - waiter / waitress.
Order / to order - order / order.
A glass of water / juice - a glass of water / juice.
A cup of coffee - a cup of coffee.
A bottle of wine - a bottle of wine.
Customer, guest - a visitor.
Cook is a cook.
To leave a tip - leave a tip.

Reading the menu - Reading the menu

Now let's look at what colloquial expressions you might need when ordering.

Table and food reservations

When you first come to a restaurant you can tell.

We have booked a table for… people. - We have booked a table for ... people.
Do you have a table for… free? - Do you have a free table for ... (number of people)?
Do you have a table free? - Do you have a free table?

Could we see the menu, please? - Can we have a menu, please?
Could we see the drinks menu, please? - Can we have a drink card, please?
Is this dish suitable for vegetarians / vegans? - Is this dish suitable for vegetarians / vegans?
Does this dish contain nuts / meat / shellfish? - Does this dish contain nuts / meat / shrimp?
We are ready to order now. - We're ready to order now.
We are not ready to order yet. Could you give us a few more minutes, please? - We're not ready to order yet. Please give us a few more minutes.
I would like to order…. - I would like to order….
Could I have ...? - Can I ....
I would like a glass of wine, please. - I would like a glass of wine.

Please note that could is a more polite form than can and is therefore recommended for more formal situations such as in a restaurant.

Troubleshooting and bill payment

If you have any problems with your order, the following expressions come in handy.

Excuse me, I didn’t order this. - Sorry, but I didn't order this.
Could I have another (spoon, fork, etc.)? - Can I have another (knife, spoon, etc.)
Could you bring me another (glass of juice), please? - Please bring one more (glass of juice).
Could we have the bill, please? - Can we have a bill, please?
Can I pay by credit card? - Can I pay by credit card?
Keep the change. - Leave the change to yourself.
I think you have made a mistake with the bill. - I think you were wrong with the score.

Do not forget to thank for a good dinner (lunch), do not forget to be polite.

Everything was great! - Everything was wonderful!
That was delicious! Thank you. - It was very tasty! Thank.
That was lovely! Thank you. - It was wonderful! Thank.

Dialogues

Let's try to create dialogues by imagining a situation in a restaurant.

Hostess: Hello! Do you have a reservation?

Guest: Hello. My name is Astakhov. I have booked a table for 3 people.

H: Follow me please, I will show you the table. Have a good evening!

Waiter: Hello! Here are your menus.

G: (after 10 minutes) Excuse me, we are ready to order.

W: What would you like to order?

G: Could you tell me please, does this salad contain seafood? I have an allergy.

W: No, it doesn’t.

G: Ok. Could I have this salad please? Also we would like to order two portions of tomato soup and vegetable soup.

W: Do you want anything else?

G: Not now, a little bit later, thank you.

At the restaurant - at the restaurant

Administrator: Hello! Have you got a table?

Visitor: Hello. My surname is Astakhov. I was booking a table for three.

A: Please follow me, I will show you a table. Have a nice evening!

P: Thank you!

Waiter: Hello! Here are your menus.

P: (after 10 minutes) Sorry, we're ready to place an order.

A: What would you like to order?

P: Please tell me, does this salad have seafood? I have an allergy.

A: No, no.

P: Good. Can I have this salad? We would also like two servings of tomato soup and vegetable soup.

A: Anything else?

P: Not now, a little later, thanks.

Compose your dialogue according to this example, try to order different dishes. Look at another version of the situation in the restaurant:

In a Cafe

Hello! Have you got a table by the window, please?
Yes. Follow me this way, please. Take a seat here. Is that OK for you?
That’s fine, thank you. A nice view from the window. I would like to see the menu because I’m hungry as a hunter.
Sure. Here is the menu. And would you like anything to drink first?
Yes, I’m really thirsty. I think I’ll have a bottle of mineral water.
Still or sparkling?
Sparkling. With lemon and ice, please.
Well. Here is your water. Are you ready to order? Would you like any starters?
I think so. I’ll probably have a Caesar salad with chicken. As for the main course, I’m going to have fried cod fillet with rice.
Right. Good choice! Anything for dessert?
Certainly. To tell the truth, I have a sweet tooth. So I'd like to have a cheesecake with 2 scoops of vanilla ice-cream, please. Well, that’s enough for me, I guess.
OK. Here is your food. Enjoy your meal. The dressings are on the table.
Thank you. Oh, it smells great!
I’m so sorry but we’ve run out of vanilla ice-cream. Can I offer you chocolate or almond ice-cream?
OK, no problem. I prefer chocolate one. So 2 scoops, please. And I will have a cup of hot cappuccino with my dessert. You can bring it a bit later, in about half an hour, after the main course.
Well, here is your coffee. Would you like to try our special - a strawberry trifle? It’s really delicious today.
Oh no, thanks. I'm so full. Everything was fantastic. Thank you very much. I just want to have a bill, please. By the way, do you accept credit cards?
Sure. I'll bring the bill in a minute.

Hello! Do you have a table by the window?
Yes. Come here, please. Have a seat. Does it suit you?
Wonderful, thank you. Nice view from the window. I would like to see the menu as I'm hungry as a wolf.
Sure. Here is the menu. Would you like to drink something to start with?
Yes, I am very thirsty. I think I'll order a bottle of mineral water.
Gas or not?
With gas. And with lemon and ice, please.
Here is your water. Are you ready to order? Would you like some salad?
I think yes. I guess I'll have a Caesar salad with chicken. And on the hot side I will be fried cod fillet with rice.
Good. An excellent choice. Anything for dessert?
Of course. To be honest, I'm sweet. So I would like a cheesecake with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Well, I guess that's enough for me.
OK. Here's your food. Enjoy your meal! Seasonings on the table.
Thank you. Oh, it smells great!
I'm very sorry, but we ran out of vanilla ice cream. May I suggest you some chocolate or almond ice cream?
No problem. I prefer chocolate. So two balls, please. And with dessert, I'll have a hot cup of cappuccino. You can bring it later, about half an hour after the hot meal.
So, here's your coffee. Would you like to try our signature dish - Strawberry Trifle? Today it is especially delicious.
Oh no. I'm full. Everything was excellent. Many thanks. I would like to receive an invoice. By the way, do you accept credit cards?
Sure. I'll get the bill in a minute.

Waiter: Welcome to our restaurant. Did you book a table in advance?
David: Hello. Yes, we ordered a table for Laurins.
W: All right. Follow me. Here "s your table, as you wanted, by the window. Let me take your and your lady" s coats.
D: Yes, please. Sit down, dear.
W: Check out our menu. I "ll come in a minute ... Are you ready to order?
D: No, not yet. Give us a little time to study the menu.
W: Good. Call me when you "re ready.
D: Darling, what will you eat?
Amanda: Oh, there is such a chic choice of dishes. I am even confused. What would you advise?
D: I can recommend fried duck with cream sauce. A tasty dish. The fish here is also gorgeous. Actually, the chef in this restaurant is a true master. All his dishes are delicious.
A: Then I "ll order a salad with seafood and a duck.
D: And the dessert?
A: I would like to try a cheesecake. I love to cook it myself, but I will not refuse from the ready dish.
A: Excellent. Waiter!
W: I "m listening to you.
D: Bring us, please, a salad with seafood and a duck for the lady, and I "ll order a julien with mushrooms and entrecote.
W: Will you order the dessert?
D: Yes, of course. One cheesecake and a slice of banana cake.
W: What will you drink?
D: Today we have a holiday, an anniversary, which means that we will drink champagne.
W: Dry, sweet or semisweet?
D: White semisweet.
W: Excellent choice. Your order will be ready in 15 minutes. Shall I bring the champagne right now?
D: Yes, so it will not be boring to wait for our order.
W: Here is your champagne. And this is a gift from the chef in honor of your holiday.
D: Thank you very much. We are very pleased!
A: Your order, sir. Anything else?
D: Thank you. All is perfect.

Transfer

Waiter: Welcome to our restaurant. Did you book a table in advance?
David: Hello. We booked a table in the name of Lorins.
A: That's right. Follow me. Here is your table, as you would like, by the window. Let me take your coat and your lady's coat.
D: Yes, please. Sit down, honey.
A: Check out our menu. I'll be there in a minute ... Are you ready to order?
D: No, not yet. Give us some time to explore the menu.
Oh good. Call me when you're ready.
D: Honey, what are you going to eat?
Amanda: Oh, there is such a great selection of food. I was even confused. What would you recommend?
D: I can recommend the fried duck with a creamy sauce. A wonderful dish. The fish is great too. Basically, the chef in this restaurant is a true master of his craft. All dishes are delicious.
A: Then I'll order the seafood salad and duck.
D: And the dessert?
A: I would like to try cheesecake. I really like to cook it myself, but I will not refuse the finished dish either.
A: Great. Waiter!
A: I'm listening to you.
D: Bring us, please, a seafood salad and duck for the lady, and I will order julienne with mushrooms and entrecote.
A: Will you order dessert?
D: Yes, of course. One cheesecake and a slice of banana pie.
A: What will you drink?
D: Today we have a holiday, an anniversary, which means we will drink champagne.
A: Dry, sweet or semi-sweet?
D: White semi-sweet.
A: Great choice. Your order will be ready in 15 minutes. Should I bring the champagne right away?
D: Yes, so we won't be bored of waiting.
A: Your champagne. And this is a gift from the chef in honor of your holiday.
D: Thanks a lot. We are very pleased!
A: Your order, sir. Anything else?
D: Thank you. All perfectly.