Dining and Ordering Phrases in English

Vocabulary and common phrases for ordering food and communicating in a restaurant or cafe.

I will have the chicken, please.

A phrase used to order a meal, specifically chicken, in a restaurant setting.

Can I get a glass of water?

A polite request used to ask for a beverage (water).

I would like a coffee, please.

An expression used to order a specific drink (coffee) politely.

Can we get the check, please?

A request made at the end of a meal to ask for the bill.

Is there a vegetarian option?

An inquiry used to determine if a menu offers food choices that do not contain meat.

Is this dish spicy?

A question used to ask about the level of heat or hot seasoning in a specific food item.