Traveling abroad and tasting local food is one of the highlights of the trip. However, as a stranger, I naturally know the reputation of every restaurant. At this point, you might as well ask the service staff in the hotel, tell your preferences and needs, and ask them to make the best suggestions.
Can you recommend a reputable restaurant nearby?
Can you recommend a good restaurant near here?
I want to go to a restaurant with reasonable price.
I want a restaurant with reasonable price.
I want to go to a quiet restaurant.
I want a quiet restaurant.
I want to go to a restaurant with a lively atmosphere.
I want to go to a restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere.
Can you recommend this restaurant?
Can you recommend that kind of restaurant?
Where are the restaurants here concentrated?
Where is the main area of the restaurant?
Is there a China restaurant near here?
Is there a China restaurant near here?
Are there any cheap restaurants around here?
Are there any cheap restaurants around here?
Do you know there are restaurants open there now?
Do you know that there are still restaurants open now?
I want to try some local food.
I want to eat some local food.
Where is the nearest Italian restaurant?
Where is the nearest Italian restaurant?
2. Restaurant reservation
Enjoying exotic food is one of the pleasures of traveling abroad. If you have found out where there is delicious food, you might as well call before you leave to ask if you need to make a reservation, so as not to rush out and the restaurant is full. When making an appointment by telephone, be sure to inform the restaurant of the appointment time, number of people and name in detail, and it is best to ask if formal clothes are needed to avoid rudeness.
Do I need to reserve a seat?
Do I need to make an appointment?
I'd like to reserve a table for three
I'd like to reserve a table for three
There are six of us.
There are six of us.
We arrive at about 8 o'clock.
We'll come around eight o'clock.
How can I get to the restaurant?
How can I get there?
I'd like to reserve a table for two at 7 o'clock tonight.
I'd like to reserve a table for two at seven tonight.
I'm really sorry. There are quite a few guests tonight.
Sorry, we have many guests tonight.
About how long do we have to wait?
How long will it take?
Nine o'clock should be fine.
Nine o'clock should be fine.
What is today's recommended meal?
What's today's special?
We want a table facing the garden.
We want a table with a view of the garden.
No problem. Please tell me your name.
No problem. Please tell me your name.
My name is Jessica? Yang.
My name is Jessica Young.
Is there a dress code in the restaurant?
Do you have a dress code?
Do ladies need formal clothes?
Can a lady wear a dress?
Please don't wear jeans.
Please don't wear jeans
3. Dining supplies in restaurants
Eating delicious food in a foreign country can be said to be one of the pleasures of traveling. But if you don't understand the language, it is likely that it will be difficult to taste the most acclaimed dishes in the restaurant. Therefore, only by learning the basic way of ordering food, asking the waiter appropriately and expressing your preferences can we ensure authentic and satisfactory eating.
May I have a menu, please?
May I have a menu, please?
Do you have a Chinese menu?
Do you have a Chinese menu?
Would you like something to drink before dinner?
Would you like something to drink before dinner?
What aperitif is there in the restaurant?
What drinks do you have for aperitif?
May I see the wine list?
May I see the wine list?
May I order a glass of wine?
May I order a glass of wine?
What wine is there in the restaurant?
What kind of wine do you have?
I'd like to order some local wine.
I'd like some local wine.
I want to drink French red wine.
I'd like to have French red wine
Can you recommend some good wine?
Can you recommend some good wine?
Can I order now?
May I order, please
What is the most special dish in the restaurant?
What's the specialty of this house?
Does the restaurant have today's specials?
Do you have today's specials?
Can I order the same meal as that?
Can I have the same dish as that?
I'd like an appetizer and a steak (fish meal).
I'd like appetizers and meat (fish) dishes.
I'm on a diet.
I'm on a diet.
I must avoid foods containing fat (salt/sugar).
I must avoid foods containing fat (salt/sugar).
Does this restaurant serve vegetarian food?
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
How would you like your steak?
What do you think of your steak?
Well-done (medium/rare).
Well-done, please (medium/rare).