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As a Lithuanian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I find it important to teach my students the essential vocabulary and phrases for dining out and ordering food in Lithuanian. In this lesson, you will learn how to navigate menus and order food in restaurants in Lithuania.

Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Education & Feelings and Emotions.

Basic Phrases

To start, let's take a look at some basic phrases that will come in handy when dining out in Lithuania:

Labas vakaras - Good evening (used when arriving at a restaurant)
Aš norėčiau užsisakyti - I would like to order
Prašau meniu - Can I have the menu, please?
Kokia Jūsų rekomendacija? - What is your recommendation?
Ar yra šioje vietoje vegetariškų patiekalų? - Are there any vegetarian dishes at this place?
Prašau sąskaitą - Can I have the bill, please?
Ačiū, viskas buvo skanu! - Thank you, everything was delicious!

Ordering Food and Drinks

Now, let's move on to some essential vocabulary and phrases for ordering food and drinks:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Vištiena	Veesh-tye-nah	Chicken
Kepsnys	Kep-sneez	Cutlet
Troškinti daržovės	Tros-kin-tee dar-zho-veys	Stir-fried vegetables
Sultinys	Sool-tee-nys	Soup
Salotos	Sa-lo-tos	Salad
Gėrimas	Geh-ri-mas	Drink
Vanduo	Van-doo-oh	Water
Alus	A-lus	Beer
Vynas	Vee-nas	Wine
Kava	Kah-va	Coffee

When ordering, you can use the following phrases:

Aš norėčiau užsisakyti... - I would like to order...
Duokite man... - Give me....
Ką Jūs rekomenduojate...? - What do you recommend?
Galėčiau gauti... - Could I have...
Ar yra...? - Is there...?

For example:

Aš norėčiau užsisakyti vištienos kepsnį ir alų, prašau. - I would like to order a chicken cutlet and beer, please.
Duokite man sultinio ir saloto, prašau. - Give me soup and salad, please.
Ką Jūs rekomenduojate vegetarams? - What do you recommend for vegetarians?

Vocabulary for Special Diets

If you have a special diet, it's important to know how to communicate your dietary restrictions to restaurant staff. Here are some helpful phrases:

Aš esu veganiškas / vegetariškas - I am vegan / vegetarian
Aš turiu alergiją į šį produktą - I am allergic to this ingredient
Be glitimo - Gluten-free
Be laktozės - Lactose-free

For example:

Aš esu veganiškas, ar galite rekomenduoti man šioje vietoje ką nors? - I am vegan, can you recommend something for me at this place?
Aš turiu alergiją į riešutus, prašau paprašyti patikrinti patiekalo sudėtį. - I am allergic to nuts, can you please check the ingredients of the dish?

Paying the Bill

When it's time to pay the bill, you can use the following phrases:

Prašau sąskaitą - Can I have the bill, please?
Aš mokėsiu atskirai - I will pay separately.
Ar turiu mokesčių? - Do I have to pay a service charge?
Ar galiu mokėti kortele? - Can I pay by card?

Cultural Information

Lithuanian cuisine is known for its hearty and rustic dishes. Some popular traditional Lithuanian dishes include cepelinai (potato dumplings stuffed with meat), kugelis (potato pudding), and šaltibarščiai (cold borscht soup). When dining out in Lithuania, it is customary to dress nicely and arrive on time. Tipping is not a common practice in Lithuania, but it's appreciated if the service was excellent.

I hope this lesson has been helpful in preparing you for dining out in Lithuania. Ačiū for learning with me!

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Table of Contents - Lithuanian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Lithuanian

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Services

Lithuanian Traditions and Customs

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