Ordering at the Restaurant (Pedir no Restaurante)

Study the chart below to learn how to order at a restaurant, with a basic conversation. Also learn some basic vocabulary.

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Common words used in a restaurant:

  • A Comida - 'The Food'
  • A Água - 'The Water'
  • A Sopa - 'The Soup'
  • O Garfo - 'The Fork'
  • A Colher - 'The Spoon'
  • A Faca - 'The Knife'
  • O Guardanapo - 'The Napkin'
  • A Carne - 'The Meat'
  • Legumes - 'Vegetables'
  • O Menú - 'The Menu'
  • A Conta - 'The Bill/Check'
  • O Prato - 'The Plate'

Basic Conversation in a Restaurant (Conversação Básica em um Restaurante)

Follow this conversation to order at a restaurant:

  • Olá, uma mesa para três, por favor. - 'Hello, a table for three, please.'
  • O qué quer para beber? - 'What do you want to drink?'
  • Um copo de água e um café. - 'A glass of water and a coffee.'
  • Qual é o especial do dia? - 'What is the special of the day?'
  • O nosso prato do dia é peixe grelhado com legumes e batatas. - 'Our special of the day is grilled fish with vegetables and potatoes.'
  • Estão prontos para comer? - 'Are you (plural) ready to order?'
  • Sim, eu gostaria do peixe grelhado. - 'Yes, I would like the grilled fish.'
  • Como está a comida? - 'How is the food?'
  • É muita deliciosa. - 'It is very delicious.'
  • Estão terminados com seus pratos? - 'Are you (plural) finished with your plates?'
  • Sim, ja estamos cheios. - 'Yes, we are full.'
  • Vocês tem sobremesa? Sempre tem espaço para sobremesa. - 'Do you have dessert? There is always room for dessert.'
  • Sim, temos sorvete de chocolate, tiramisu, e flan. - 'Yes, we have chocolate ice cream, tiramisu, and flan.'
  • Excelente, queremos o flan, por favor. - 'Excellent, we would like the flan, please.'
  • Estão prontos para a conta? - 'Are you (plural) ready for the check/bill?'
  • Sim, muito obrigado. - 'Yes, thank you very much.'

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