Menu, ordering, the bill, tips
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A1
Can we have the bill, please?
There is a coffee shop on the corner.
I need a cup for my tea.
The food is absolutely delicious.
The dessert menu looks good.
Can I see the drinks menu?
Enjoy your meal!
I am full, thank you.
Fill my glass with water.
I am very hungry now.
Are you ready to order?
I will have a soft drink.
A table for two, please.
The bill please, we are in a hurry.
Are you thirsty?
Ask the waiter for the menu.
A2 · Premium
They served bread as an appetizer.
Serve the soup in a bowl.
The hotel has a breakfast buffet.
The chef trained in Paris.
He complained about the cold soup.
Tell us about your dietary needs.
We decided to dine in.
Use a fork for the salad.
The knife is on the right.
For my main course, I want pasta.
Can I have a napkin?
The steak was overcooked.
The plate is very hot.
The portion size is very large.
I recommend the fish soup.
Leave a review on the app.
The food was served quickly.
The service was excellent.
The set menu is great value.
Have a side dish with your steak.
Still or sparkling water?
What is today's special?
Stir it with a spoon.
I will have a soup as a starter.
I have a table booking for two.
I will take it out.
Shall we order takeout tonight?
Taste this before adding salt.
Leave a tip for the waiter.
The chicken was undercooked.
The waitress took our order.
Cook the steak well-done.
B1 · Premium
We ordered à la carte.
It is an all-you-can-eat buffet.
They served an aperitif before dinner.
Is this dish dairy-free?
Can I have a doggy bag?
The entrée comes with salad.
The kitchen passed its food hygiene check.
The restaurant serves fusion food.
Happy hour starts at six.
The house wine is cheap and good.
I would like the steak medium.
Do you have a nut-free option?
Do you have a plant-based menu?
I like my steak rare.
The reservation system is online.
I prefer still water.
There is no table service at the bar.
We are on the waiting list.
Do you accept walk-ins?
The waiter brought the wine list.
B2 · Premium
The restaurant has a great ambience.
A chef's table gives the best view.
The restaurant has three Michelin stars.
The sommelier suggested a red wine.
C1 · Premium
Order a carafe of water.
There is a corkage fee.
Join the loyalty scheme.
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