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Discover Ukrainian Cuisine: How to Order Food & Drinks with Confidence

Easily order food and drinks in Ukrainian restaurants!
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To order food and drinks in a Ukrainian restaurant, some essential phrases and etiquette help make the experience smooth and polite. Here are common useful phrases and tips:

Basic Ordering Phrases

  • “Дайте меню, будь ласка.” — Give me the menu, please.
  • “Що ви рекомендуєте?” — What do you recommend?
  • “Я хочу замовити…” — I want to order… (followed by the dish or drink).
  • For ordering a dish or drink, you can say:
    • “Я буду борщ, будь ласка.” — I will have borscht, please.
    • “Пиво, будь ласка.” — Beer, please.
    • “Чорну каву, будь ласка.” — Black coffee, please.
  • To ask if the food is spicy or for special requests:
    • “Це блюдо гостре?” — Is this dish spicy?
    • “Без солі, будь ласка.” — Without salt, please.
  • When the server asks, “Вам тут чи з собою?” (For here or to go?), respond with:
    • “Тут, будь ласка.” — For here, please.
    • “З собою, будь ласка.” — To go, please.

Polite Words and Expressions

  • “Будь ласка” — Please.
  • “Дякую” — Thank you.
  • “На здоров’я!” — You’re welcome! (literally, “To your health!”).
  • “Рахунок, будь ласка.” — The bill, please.
  • “Було дуже смачно!” — It was very delicious!

Etiquette Notes

  • Use polite formalities such as “Ви” for addressing the staff.
  • Tipping is common but not obligatory, usually about 10% if the service is good, preferably in cash.
  • It’s polite to acknowledge service with “Дякую” and respond with “На здоров’я!” when thanked.

Examples of Ordering Dialogue

  • Customer: “Дайте меню, будь ласка.” — Give me the menu, please.
  • Waiter: “Що ви рекомендуєте?” — What do you recommend?
  • Customer: “Я хочу борщ і пиво, будь ласка.” — I want borscht and beer, please.
  • Waiter: “Вам тут чи з собою?” — For here or to go?
  • Customer: “Тут, будь ласка.” — For here, please.
  • After eating: “Рахунок, будь ласка.” — The bill, please.

These phrases and etiquette tips should make ordering food and drinks in a Ukrainian restaurant straightforward and courteous. 1, 2, 3, 4

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