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Learn how to order food at a German restaurant. Master key vocabulary and phrases to enjoy your dining experience with confidence.

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Key Words
Common Restaurant Vocabulary (Restaurantvokabular)

Study these common words before your visit to a German restaurant. If you want to visit our German Hub page, click here.

Essen'Food'
Wasser'Water'
Suppe'Soup'
Gabel'Fork'
Löffel'Spoon'
Messer'Knife'
Serviette'Napkin'
Fleisch'Meat'
Gemüse'Vegetables'
Das Menü'The Menu'
Die Rechnung'The Bill/Check'
Platte'Plate'
💡 Pro tip: Before your session, review the German Basics page to brush up on common greetings and phrases.
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The Script
Basic Conversation in a Restaurant (Grundlegende Unterhaltung in einem Restaurant)

Follow this conversation to practice ordering at a restaurant with your Lingua Bud. Take turns playing the customer and the server!

  1. 1
    Hallo, bitte einen Tisch für drei.
    Hello, a table for three, please.
  2. 2
    Was möchten Sie trinken?
    What do you want to drink?
  3. 3
    Ein Glas Wasser und einen Kaffee.
    A glass of water and a coffee.
  4. 4
    Was ist das Besondere des Tages?
    What is the special of the day?
  5. 5
    Unser Tagesgericht ist gegrillter Fisch mit Gemüse und Kartoffeln.
    Our special of the day is grilled fish with vegetables and potatoes.
  6. 6
    Möchten Sie schon bestellen?
    Are you ready to order?
  7. 7
    Ja, ich möchte den gegrillten Fisch.
    Yes, I would like the grilled fish.
  8. 8
    Wie ist das Essen?
    How is the food?
  9. 9
    Es ist sehr köstlich.
    It is very delicious.
  10. 10
    Bist du fertig mit deinen Tellern?
    Are you finished with your plates?
  11. 11
    Ja, wir sind satt.
    Yes, we are full.
  12. 12
    Hast du Nachtisch? Für Desserts ist immer Platz.
    Do you have dessert? There is always room for dessert.
  13. 13
    Ja, wir haben Schokoladeneis, Tiramisu und Flan.
    Yes, we have chocolate ice cream, tiramisu, and flan.
  14. 14
    Ausgezeichnet, wir hätten gerne den Flan, bitte.
    Excellent, we would like the flan, please.
  15. 15
    Sind Sie bereit für die Rechnung?
    Are you (plural) ready for the check/bill?
  16. 16
    Ja, vielen Dank.
    Yes, thank you very much.
🍕 Remember: Swap roles each session — one person plays the server, the other the customer, then switch! This helps both partners practice all the vocabulary equally.

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