Talking About Food and Ordering in a Restaurant

25.1 Introduction

Talking about food and ordering politely in a restaurant is an important daily-life English skill. Whether you are asking for the menu, placing an order, or paying the bill, clear and polite sentences help you communicate confidently.

In this chapter, you will learn common food-related words, how to order food, and how to talk politely with restaurant staff.

25.2 Common Restaurant Situations

• Asking for the menu
• Ordering food and drinks
• Asking about prices and items
• Paying the bill

25.3 50 Common Sentences for Food and Restaurant Ordering

1. 1. Can I see the menu, please?
   → Sure, here you are.

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2. 2. I would like to order food.
   → Yes, please tell me.

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3. 3. What do you recommend?
   → Our special dish is very popular.

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4. 4. I’d like a veg burger, please.
   → Certainly.

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5. 5. Can I have a glass of water?
   → Of course.

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6. 6. Is this dish spicy?
   → It is mildly spicy.

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7. 7. I am hungry.
   → Please order your food.

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8. 8. What are today’s specials?
   → We have pasta and soup.

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9. 9. I’d like something sweet.
   → You can try our dessert.

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10. 10. Can you make it less spicy?
    → Yes, we can.

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11. 11. I want to order pizza.
    → What size would you like?

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12. 12. Please add extra cheese.
    → Sure.

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13. 13. How much does this cost?
    → It costs two hundred rupees.

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14. 14. I am vegetarian.
    → We have many veg options.

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15. 15. Do you serve non-veg food?
    → Yes, we do.

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16. 16. Can I get some salad?
    → Yes, I’ll bring it.

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17. 17. I’d like a cup of tea.
    → Coming right away.

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18. 18. The food is delicious.
    → Thank you.

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19. 19. Please bring the bill.
    → Here is your bill.

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20. 20. Can I pay by card?
    → Yes, you can.

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21. 21. I would like takeaway.
    → Sure.

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22. 22. How long will it take?
    → About ten minutes.

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23. 23. Please pack this food.
    → Okay.

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24. 24. I am full now.
    → Hope you enjoyed the meal.

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25. 25. The service is good.
    → Thank you very much.

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26. 26. I like spicy food.
    → We have many spicy dishes.

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27. 27. Do you have cold drinks?
    → Yes, we do.

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28. 28. Please cancel my order.
    → No problem.

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29. 29. Is this fresh?
    → Yes, it is freshly made.

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30. 30. I want something light.
    → You can try soup.

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31. 31. The food is too spicy.
    → Sorry about that.

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32. 32. Please bring some napkins.
    → Sure.

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33. 33. Can I get extra sauce?
    → Yes.

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34. 34. I am allergic to nuts.
    → Thank you for telling us.

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35. 35. The food tastes great.
    → We are glad you liked it.

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36. 36. Do you have ice cream?
    → Yes, we do.

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37. 37. I’d like to order dessert.
    → Please choose from the menu.

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38. 38. The portion is enough.
    → That’s good.

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39. 39. Can you serve quickly?
    → We will try our best.

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40. 40. Thank you for the service.
    → You’re welcome.

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41. 41. I enjoyed the meal.
    → Thank you.

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42. 42. Can I get the bill now?
    → Yes, here it is.

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43. 43. The food is hot.
    → Please be careful.

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44. 44. I want a healthy meal.
    → We recommend salad.

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45. 45. Please refill the water.
    → Certainly.

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46. 46. I like sweet dishes.
    → You can try dessert.

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47. 47. The food arrived late.
    → Sorry for the delay.

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48. 48. Can I change my order?
    → Yes, you can.

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49. 49. Everything was perfect.
    → Thank you very much.

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50. 50. We will come again.
    → We’ll be happy to serve you.

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25.4 Worksheet — Practice Food and Restaurant English