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Modern Greek (1453-) Vocabulary → Food and Dining → Ordering in a Restaurant

In the previous lesson, we learned about common foods and drinks in Modern Greek. We expanded our vocabulary and now it's time to put it into practice when dining out at a restaurant. In this lesson, we will learn useful phrases for ordering food and drinks in a restaurant in Modern Greek. So, let's get started!

Basic Phrases

Before we dive into the specifics of ordering in a restaurant, let's review some basic phrases that will come in handy during your dining experience:

• Γεια σας! (Yah sas!) - Hello! (formal)
• Γεια σου! (Yah soo!) - Hello! (informal)
• Ευχαριστώ (Efharisto) - Thank you
• Παρακαλώ πολύ (Parakalo poli) - You're welcome
• Συγνώμη (Signomi) - Excuse me
• Το λογαριασμό παρακαλώ (Logariasmos, parakalo) - The bill, please
• Τι ώρα είναι; (Ti ora einai?) - What time is it?
• Πού είναι οι τουαλέτες; (Poo einai ee toualeta?) - Where is the restroom?

Now that we have refreshed our memory with these common phrases, let's move on to the specific phrases and vocabulary related to ordering food and drinks in a restaurant.

Ordering Food

When you enter a restaurant, you will usually be shown to a table. Once you are seated, a server will come to take your order. Here are some phrases you can use to order food in a restaurant:

• Παρακαλώ, μπορώ να δω το μενού; (Boro na do ton menu, parakalo?) - May I see the menu, please?
• Τι μας προτείνετε; (Ti mas protinete?) - What do you recommend?
• Θα πάρω το... (Tha paro to...) - I'll have the...
• Μερίδα (Merida) - Portion
• Πιάτο (Piato) - Plate
• Συνοδευτικά (Sinodeftika) - Side dish
• Σάλτσα (Salsa) - Sauce
• Παρακαλώ να μου φέρετε... (Parakalo na mou ferete...) - Please bring me...
• Με λίγο αλάτι (Me ligoo alati) - With a little salt
• Χωρίς κρεμμύδι (Horis kremmia) - Without onions
• Μέτριο (Metro) - Medium
• Καλοψημένο (Kalopsimeno) - Well-done
• Σουβλάκι (Souvlaki) - Souvlaki
• Μουσακάς (Mousakas) - Moussaka
• Κεφτέδες (Keftedes) - Meatballs
• Ψάρι (Psari) - Fish
• Κοτόπουλο (Kotopoulo) - Chicken
• Μοσχάρι (Moschari) - Beef
• Χοιρινό (Hoirino) - Pork
• Κρέας (Kreas) - Meat
• Λαχανικά (Lachanika) - Vegetables

When ordering, you can also specify how you would like your food cooked:

• Μέτρια ψημένη (Mesaeo) - Medium
• Καλοψημένη (Kalopsimeno) - Well-done

Ordering Drinks

In addition to ordering food, you will also want to order drinks to accompany your meal. Here are some phrases you can use to order drinks in a restaurant:

• Θα πάρω ένα... (Tha paro ena...) - I'll have a...
• Νερό (Nero) - Water
• Ποτό (Poto) - Drink
• Κρασί (Krasi) - Wine
• Μπύρα (Bira) - Beer
• Αναψυκτικό (Anapsiktiko) - Soft drink
• Χυμό (Chimo) - Juice
• Καφέ (Kafe) - Coffee
• Τσάι (Tsai) - Tea
• Αφέψημα (Afepsima) - Herbal tea
• Σφηνάκι (Sfinaki) - Shot

Additional Phrases

Here are some additional phrases that may be useful when dining out at a restaurant:

• Μπορώ να πληρώσω με πιστωτική κάρτα; (Boro na plirosi me pistotiki karta?) - Can I pay with a credit card?
• Έχετε Wi-Fi; (Ehete Wi-Fi?) - Do you have Wi-Fi?
• Έχετε μενού στα αγγλικά; (Ehete menu sta anglika?) - Do you have a menu in English?
• Μπορείτε να μου φέρετε τον λογαριασμό; (Borite na mou ferete ton logariasmo?) - Can you bring me the bill?

Practice Makes Perfect

Now that you have learned these useful phrases, it's time to practice ordering in a restaurant. Find a partner and take turns playing the role of the server and the customer. Use the phrases we have learned to order food and drinks, and don't forget to practice your pronunciation as well!

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned useful phrases for ordering food and drinks in a restaurant in Modern Greek. We covered a range of vocabulary related to food and drinks, as well as common phrases that will come in handy during your dining experience. Remember to practice these phrases in real-life situations to become more confident in your language skills. In the next lesson, we will continue to explore the world of food and dining by learning how to talk about different types of cuisine. Stay tuned!

Table of Contents - Modern Greek (1453-) Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Greek Alphabet

• Greek Letters and Pronunciation
• Diphthongs and Special Combinations

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Basic Greetings and Phrases

• Greetings and Introductions
• Common Everyday Phrases

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Nouns and Articles

• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Noun Gender and Plurals

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
• Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods and Drinks
• Ordering in a Restaurant

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Greek Traditions and Customs

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Greek Cuisine

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Greek History and Geography

• Historical Overview
• Geographical Regions

Other Lessons

• How to say Good Bye?
• Health and wellness
• Travel and tourism
• Kitchen
• Ask a question
• Dialogues
• Post Office Vocabulary
• Drinks
• Greek Roots in Medecine
• Numbers 1 100

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