Ordering Food in German

The most common German phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Ich brauche einen Tisch für zwei.” (I need a table for two.), “Die Speisekarte, bitte.” (The menu, please.), “Ich habe Durst.” (I'm thirsty.), “Ich bin Vegetarier.” (I'm vegetarian.), “Das ist lecker.” (This is delicious.), “Die Rechnung, bitte.” (Check, please.) and “Ich habe Hunger.” (I'm hungry.). Below are all 50, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

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

Getting a table

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

  1. #154 Ich brauche einen Tisch für zwei. I need a table for two.
  2. #155 Haben Sie reserviert? Do you have a reservation?
  3. #156 Ich habe reserviert. I have a reservation.
  4. #157 Ist dieser Platz frei? Is this seat taken?
  5. #158 Können wir draußen sitzen? Can we sit outside?
  6. #175 Einen Tisch für eine Person, bitte. A table for one, please.

Ordering

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

  1. #131 Die Speisekarte, bitte. The menu, please.
  2. #132 Was empfehlen Sie? What do you recommend?
  3. #133 Wir möchten bestellen. We're ready to order.
  4. #134 Ich nehme das Hähnchen. I'll have the chicken.
  5. #161 Gibt es Frühstück? Do you serve breakfast?
  6. #162 Ich hätte gern Eier. I'd like eggs.
  7. #169 Können wir jetzt bestellen? Can we order now?
  8. #173 Haben Sie frisches Obst? Do you have fresh fruit?
  9. #174 Ich hätte gern Nachtisch. I'd like dessert.

Drinks

Water, coffee and tea the way you like them.

  1. #127 Ich habe Durst. I'm thirsty.
  2. #128 Ich hätte gern etwas Wasser. I'd like some water.
  3. #129 Einen Kaffee, bitte. A coffee, please.
  4. #130 Einen Tee, bitte. A tea, please.
  5. #137 Ohne Zucker, bitte. No sugar, please.
  6. #138 Ohne Eis, bitte. Without ice, please.
  7. #167 Eine Flasche Wasser, bitte. A bottle of water, please.
  8. #168 Noch einen Kaffee, bitte. Another coffee, please.

Special requests

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

  1. #135 Ich bin Vegetarier. I'm vegetarian.
  2. #136 Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse. I'm allergic to nuts.
  3. #145 Mehr Brot, bitte. More bread, please.
  4. #146 Kann ich das Salz haben? Can I have the salt?
  5. #163 Ohne Fleisch, bitte. No meat, please.
  6. #164 Ist dieses Gericht scharf? Is this dish spicy?
  7. #165 Ich brauche einen Löffel. I need a spoon.
  8. #166 Kann ich eine Gabel haben? Can I have a fork?
  9. #171 Bitte wärmen Sie das auf. Please heat this up.
  10. #172 Ohne Käse, bitte. No cheese, please.

Talking about the food

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

  1. #141 Das ist lecker. This is delicious.
  2. #142 Das mag ich nicht. I don't like it.
  3. #143 Das ist zu scharf. It's too spicy.
  4. #144 Das ist zu salzig. It's too salty.
  5. #159 Das Essen ist kalt. The food is cold.
  6. #170 Das habe ich nicht bestellt. This isn't what I ordered.

Paying and leaving

Ask for the check and take the rest with you.

  1. #139 Die Rechnung, bitte. Check, please.
  2. #140 Ist das Trinkgeld dabei? Is the tip included?
  3. #160 Kann ich das mitnehmen? Can I take this to go?

Eating at home

Mealtimes with family and friends.

  1. #126 Ich habe Hunger. I'm hungry.
  2. #147 Das Frühstück ist fertig. Breakfast is ready.
  3. #148 Wann ist das Mittagessen? What time is lunch?
  4. #149 Lass uns essen. Let's eat.
  5. #150 Ich bin satt. I'm full.
  6. #151 Willst du etwas? Do you want some?
  7. #152 Bedien dich. Help yourself.
  8. #153 Guten Appetit. Enjoy your meal.

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The most common German phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Ich brauche einen Tisch für zwei.” (I need a table for two.), “Die Speisekarte, bitte.” (The menu, please.), “Ich habe Durst.” (I'm thirsty.), “Ich bin Vegetarier.” (I'm vegetarian.), “Das ist lecker.” (This is delicious.), “Die Rechnung, bitte.” (Check, please.) and “Ich habe Hunger.” (I'm hungry.). All 50 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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