At a Restaurant

Booking a table, ordering, adding to the order, paying.

· 15 dialogues · you say 60

One situation, many conversations

In real life “At a Restaurant” isn’t one conversation. It’s the time it went smoothly, the time something went wrong, the time you had to ask one more question. Each one uses different words, so each one is practised on its own.

All 15 dialogues

Ordering a Meal8 turns · you say 4 linesReading the menu, ordering a main, saying how you want it cooked.
Booking a Table8 turns · you say 4 linesCalling ahead: how many people, what time, by the window.
Walking In Without a Booking8 turns · you say 4 linesNo reservation: is there a table, and how long is the wait?
Asking What's Good8 turns · you say 4 linesFirst time here — ask the server what the place is known for.
Allergies and Dietary Needs8 turns · you say 4 linesSaying what you can't eat and checking what's in a dish.
Changing How It's Made8 turns · you say 4 linesLess salt, no onion, sauce on the side.
Ordering Drinks8 turns · you say 4 linesDrinks first: wine, something soft, or just water.
They Brought the Wrong Dish8 turns · you say 4 linesThat isn't what you ordered — saying so politely.
The Food Is Taking Too Long8 turns · you say 4 linesIt has been a while — asking how much longer.
Adding to the Order8 turns · you say 4 linesOrdering something more halfway through.
Splitting the Bill8 turns · you say 4 linesPaying separately and saying who covers what.
Getting the Bill8 turns · you say 4 linesAsking for the bill, checking a line, paying.
Taking It Home8 turns · you say 4 linesYou can't finish it — asking to take the rest home.
Asking to Move Tables8 turns · you say 4 linesToo noisy or too cold — asking to move.
Something Is Wrong With the Food8 turns · you say 4 linesThe food is cold or undercooked — saying so and asking for a fix.