Ordering Food in Russian

The most common Russian phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Мне столик на двоих.” (I need a table for two.), “Меню, пожалуйста.” (The menu, please.), “Я хочу пить.” (I'm thirsty.), “Я вегетарианец.” (I'm vegetarian.), “Это вкусно.” (This is delicious.), “Счёт, пожалуйста.” (Check, please.) and “Я голоден.” (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 Мне столик на двоих. I need a table for two.
  2. #155 У вас есть бронь? Do you have a reservation?
  3. #156 У меня есть бронь. I have a reservation.
  4. #157 Это место занято? Is this seat taken?
  5. #158 Можно сесть на улице? Can we sit outside?
  6. #175 Столик на одного, пожалуйста. A table for one, please.

Ordering

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

  1. #131 Меню, пожалуйста. The menu, please.
  2. #132 Что вы порекомендуете? What do you recommend?
  3. #133 Мы готовы заказать. We're ready to order.
  4. #134 Я возьму курицу. I'll have the chicken.
  5. #161 У вас есть завтрак? Do you serve breakfast?
  6. #162 Мне яйца, пожалуйста. I'd like eggs.
  7. #169 Можно заказать сейчас? Can we order now?
  8. #173 Есть свежие фрукты? Do you have fresh fruit?
  9. #174 Мне десерт, пожалуйста. I'd like dessert.

Drinks

Water, coffee and tea the way you like them.

  1. #127 Я хочу пить. I'm thirsty.
  2. #128 Мне бы воды. I'd like some water.
  3. #129 Кофе, пожалуйста. A coffee, please.
  4. #130 Чай, пожалуйста. A tea, please.
  5. #137 Без сахара, пожалуйста. No sugar, please.
  6. #138 Без льда, пожалуйста. Without ice, please.
  7. #167 Бутылку воды, пожалуйста. A bottle of water, please.
  8. #168 Ещё кофе, пожалуйста. Another coffee, please.

Special requests

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

  1. #135 Я вегетарианец. I'm vegetarian.
  2. #136 У меня аллергия на орехи. I'm allergic to nuts.
  3. #145 Ещё хлеба, пожалуйста. More bread, please.
  4. #146 Можно соль? Can I have the salt?
  5. #163 Без мяса, пожалуйста. No meat, please.
  6. #164 Это блюдо острое? Is this dish spicy?
  7. #165 Мне нужна ложка. I need a spoon.
  8. #166 Можно вилку? Can I have a fork?
  9. #171 Подогрейте это, пожалуйста. Please heat this up.
  10. #172 Без сыра, пожалуйста. No cheese, please.

Talking about the food

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

  1. #141 Это вкусно. This is delicious.
  2. #142 Мне это не нравится. I don't like it.
  3. #143 Слишком остро. It's too spicy.
  4. #144 Слишком солёно. It's too salty.
  5. #159 Еда холодная. The food is cold.
  6. #170 Это не то, что я заказывал. This isn't what I ordered.

Paying and leaving

Ask for the check and take the rest with you.

  1. #139 Счёт, пожалуйста. Check, please.
  2. #140 Чаевые включены? Is the tip included?
  3. #160 Можно с собой? Can I take this to go?

Eating at home

Mealtimes with family and friends.

  1. #126 Я голоден. I'm hungry.
  2. #147 Завтрак готов. Breakfast is ready.
  3. #148 Во сколько обед? What time is lunch?
  4. #149 Давай поедим. Let's eat.
  5. #150 Я наелся. I'm full.
  6. #151 Хочешь немного? Do you want some?
  7. #152 Угощайся. Help yourself.
  8. #153 Приятного аппетита. Enjoy your meal.

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What are the most common Russian phrases for ordering food and drinks?

The most common Russian phrases for ordering food and drinks are “Мне столик на двоих.” (I need a table for two.), “Меню, пожалуйста.” (The menu, please.), “Я хочу пить.” (I'm thirsty.), “Я вегетарианец.” (I'm vegetarian.), “Это вкусно.” (This is delicious.), “Счёт, пожалуйста.” (Check, please.) and “Я голоден.” (I'm hungry.). All 50 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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