At the restaurant

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At the restaurant

Video on healthy habits arounds food.

How to order in a restaurant

Apps and website guides to find restaurants in our countries

Vocabulary: the meals and coursesThe specific habits in our countries and the table manners

Choosing a restaurant

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• ambiance: is there any music? Is it a quiet place or rather festive? Is it cosy? Modern or traditional? What about the lights?
• cuisine: read the menu; are you looking for a particular cuisine? Do you want a good wine list? Are you vegan? Looking for organic food? Is there a broad menu suitable for everybody? Does the restaurant have a good reputation when it comes to hygiene standards?
• waiting time: make a reservation so that you don’t have to wait for long or if making a reservation is required.
• value for money : will you have a good value for your money? It doesn't mean it will be cheap but you will have a good meal with a fair price. Of course, make sure reading the menu for example that you can afford the place!
• service: Look for a restaurant that has a reputation for great customer service. Shall you tip for the service? How much?

Choosing a restaurant

Which Restaurant to Choose?Are you celabrating a special occasion? Just try something new?When you take the time to choose, you are often rewarded with a great gastronomic experience built around the ambiance of the restaurant and the attitude of the staff serving you. I suggest you to choose your restaurant on a Smartphone app or on a special guide website. If there are any, look for the comments of the people who have been several times to this place. If you are on holiday, you can also ask your family or the staff where you are staying at to help you choose. Then, think! What is the most important criteria for you?

• location: choose a place where you can walk or go with the means of transport; choose a good setting where you pay for the food, not only for the view!

IPhonesGoogle Play APPS

IPhonesGoogle Play APPS

IPhonesGoogle Play APPS

IPhonesGoogle Play APPS

Apps and website guides

in spain

Guide websites

in greece

Guide Websites

In germany

Guide websites

In france

Guide websites

Click on the pictures to learn some vocabulary about crookery, glasses... according to those meals. Click on the meal names to learn about the specific habits in our countries and on the flags for table manners.

2. the main course

5. desserts

4. cheese

3. side dishes

1. the starters

The courses at the restaurant

supper

dinner

tea time / snack

lunch

breakfast

The meals

Training activities

Waiter: Hello, Can I help you?. Sally: Yes, I'd like to have some lunch. Waiter: Would you like a starter? Sally: Yes, I'd like a bowl of Chinese soup, please. Waiter: And what would you like for your main course? Sally: I'd like some roasted chicken wings with French fries. Waiter: Would you like anything to drink? Sally: Yes, I'd like a glass of Diet Coke, please. Waiter: Would Pepsi be OK? We don't have Coke. Sally: That would be fine. Waiter: (After Sally has her lunch.) Can I bring you anything else? Sally: Sure, I will have a dessert, can I see the menu? Waiter: Certainly. Here it is!Sally: I would like a piece of lemon drizzle cake with custard..... Waiter: Have you finished madam?Sally: Yes, it was delicious. Can I have the bill, please?...Sally: I don't have my glasses. How much is the lunch? Waiter: That's $13.75. Sally: Here you are. Thank you very much. Waiter: You're welcome. Have a good day. Sally: Thank you. Same to you.

How to order in a restaurant?

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