MENU & FOOD
What do you call a list of dishes available in a restaurant?
A menu
What do you say to get the waiter’s attention?
"Excuse me!"
How do you thank the waiter for good service?
“Thank you very much.”
What do you say if your food is cold?
“Excuse me, my food is cold. Could you warm it up, please?”
Curry is most commonly associated with which country?
India
What’s the difference between an appetizer and a main course?
An appetizer is a small dish before the main course
How do you ask for the menu politely?
“Could I see the menu, please?”
What phrase can you use to make a request sound softer?
“Could you please…?”
What can you say if you didn’t order the dish you received?
“I’m sorry, but I didn’t order this.”
What’s the most common beverage ordered at restaurants?
Water
What is a pescatarian dish?
A dish with no meat, chicken BUT fish
What’s a polite way to order food?
“I’d like the chicken, please.” or "May I have the chicken, please."
What should you say after the waiter brings your food?
“Thank you.” or “That looks great.”
What do you do if there’s something wrong with your bill?
“Excuse me, I think there’s a mistake on the bill.”
What do you call a person who takes your order?
A waiter / waitress / server
What’s the name for a sweet dish served at the end of a meal?
How do you ask about ingredients?
“Does this dish contain nuts?” / “What’s in this dish?”
What’s a polite response when asked how your meal is?
“It’s delicious, thank you.” or "It´s perfect, thank you."
What do you say if the service is slow?
“Excuse me, could you check on our order, please?”
What does “a la carte” mean?
Ordering individual dishes instead of a set menu
What’s the term for food that’s cooked on an open flame or grill?
Grilled / Barbecued
What’s a polite way to ask for the bill?
“Could we have the bill/check, please?”
What can you say if you need a few more minutes to decide?
“Could we have a few more minutes, please?”
How do you politely ask to speak to the manager?
“Could I speak to the manager, please?”
What’s a “tip”?
Extra money given to the waiter for good service