Phrases for ordering food and asking about ingredients
Essential French Phrases for Travelers: Your Key to France: Phrases for ordering food and asking about ingredients
Here are useful phrases for ordering food and asking about ingredients in English:
Phrases for Ordering Food
- “Can I see the menu?” — to request the menu when you sit down.
- “What do you recommend?” — to ask the server for a recommendation.
- “I will have this one, please.” — to indicate your choice by pointing or naming.
- “Can I have a glass of water, please?”
- “Can we pay separately?” — useful when dining with others who want to split the bill.
- “What’s the special for today?” — to ask about any special dishes available.
- “I’ll have the [dish name], please.”
- “Could I get another iced tea, please?” — polite way to ask for more.
Phrases for Asking about Ingredients and Dietary Restrictions
- “Does it contain meat?”
- “Do you have any vegetarian dishes?”
- “How spicy is it?”
- “Do you serve any cold dishes?”
- “Is there any dish we could share?”
- “What is in the [dish name]?” — to inquire about ingredients.
- “Do you have any vegan dishes?”
- “Can I have it without [ingredient], please?” — to customize the order.
These phrases will help to communicate clearly with restaurant staff when ordering food and inquiring about ingredients or dietary needs.