Ordering Food in English

The most common English sentences for ordering food and drinks are “I need a table for two.”, “The menu, please.”, “I'm thirsty.”, “I'm vegetarian.”, “This is delicious.”, “Check, please.” and “I'm hungry.” Below are all 50, grouped by situation. Tap any one to hear it.

50 sentences · 7 situations · #126–175 of 333 · Updated

Getting a table

Ask for a table, or say you have a reservation.

  1. #154 I need a table for two.
  2. #155 Do you have a reservation?
  3. #156 I have a reservation.
  4. #157 Is this seat taken?
  5. #158 Can we sit outside?
  6. #175 A table for one, please.

Ordering

Ask for the menu, ask what is good, and order.

  1. #131 The menu, please.
  2. #132 What do you recommend?
  3. #133 We're ready to order.
  4. #134 I'll have the chicken.
  5. #161 Do you serve breakfast?
  6. #162 I'd like eggs.
  7. #169 Can we order now?
  8. #173 Do you have fresh fruit?
  9. #174 I'd like dessert.

Drinks

Water, coffee and tea the way you like them.

  1. #127 I'm thirsty.
  2. #128 I'd like some water.
  3. #129 A coffee, please.
  4. #130 A tea, please.
  5. #137 No sugar, please.
  6. #138 Without ice, please.
  7. #167 A bottle of water, please.
  8. #168 Another coffee, please.

Special requests

Allergies, no meat, and the things missing from the table.

  1. #135 I'm vegetarian.
  2. #136 I'm allergic to nuts.
  3. #145 More bread, please.
  4. #146 Can I have the salt?
  5. #163 No meat, please.
  6. #164 Is this dish spicy?
  7. #165 I need a spoon.
  8. #166 Can I have a fork?
  9. #171 Please heat this up.
  10. #172 No cheese, please.

Talking about the food

Say what you like, and what is wrong with the dish.

  1. #141 This is delicious.
  2. #142 I don't like it.
  3. #143 It's too spicy.
  4. #144 It's too salty.
  5. #159 The food is cold.
  6. #170 This isn't what I ordered.

Paying and leaving

Ask for the check and take the rest with you.

  1. #139 Check, please.
  2. #140 Is the tip included?
  3. #160 Can I take this to go?

Eating at home

Mealtimes with family and friends.

  1. #126 I'm hungry.
  2. #147 Breakfast is ready.
  3. #148 What time is lunch?
  4. #149 Let's eat.
  5. #150 I'm full.
  6. #151 Do you want some?
  7. #152 Help yourself.
  8. #153 Enjoy your meal.

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The most common English sentences for ordering food and drinks are “I need a table for two.”, “The menu, please.”, “I'm thirsty.”, “I'm vegetarian.”, “This is delicious.”, “Check, please.” and “I'm hungry.” All 50 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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