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Common polite phrases for ordering in Russian

Savory Journeys: A Complete Guide to Ordering Food & Drinks in Russian Restaurants: Common polite phrases for ordering in Russian
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Here are common polite phrases for ordering in Russian useful for restaurants or cafes:

  • Доброе утро! Я бы хотел(а) заказать…
    (Dobroye utro! Ya by khotel(a) zakazat…)
    Good morning! I would like to order…

  • Можно мне, пожалуйста, меню?
    (Mozhno mne, pozhaluysta, menyu?)
    Can I have the menu, please?

  • Что вы рекомендуете?
    (Chto vy rekomenduyete?)
    What do you recommend?

  • Я буду…
    (Ya budu…)
    I will have…

  • Принесите мне, пожалуйста…
    (Prinesite mne, pozhaluysta…)
    Please bring me…

  • Можно мне…
    (Mozhno mne…)
    May I have…

  • Сколько стоит…?
    (Skol’ko stoit…?)
    How much does … cost?

  • Можно счёт, пожалуйста?
    (Mozhno schyot, pozhaluysta?)
    The bill, please.

  • Извините, это не мой заказ.
    (Izvinite, eto ne moy zakaz.)
    Excuse me, this is not my order.

  • Еда холодная / горячая.
    (Yeda kholodnaya / goryachaya.)
    The food is cold / hot.

  • Можно взять с собой?
    (Mozhno vzyat’ s soboy?)
    Can I take it to go?

Using these phrases politely with “пожалуйста” (please) and “извините” (excuse me) will help in ordering respectfully in Russian-speaking restaurants.

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