Lesson Introduction: Do you know just what to say when ordering a meal in a restaurant? In today's podcast you'll learn some great English phrases that will help you to say all the right things when you order food in a restaurant.

A: Good evening. My name is Fabio. I’ll be your waiter for tonight. May I take your order?
B: No, I’m still working on it. This menu isn’t even in English. What’s good here?
A: For you sir, I would recommend spaghetti and meatballs.
B: Does it come with coke and fries?
A: It comes with either soup or salad and a complimentary glass of wine, sir.
B: I’ll go with the spaghetti and meatballs, salad and the wine.
A: Excellent choice. Your order will be ready soon.
B: How soon is soon?
A: Twenty minutes?
B: You know what? I’ll just go grab a burger across the street.

grab   get quickly
go with   to choose, pick
would recommend   suggest
complimentary   free
still working on   not yet completed, need more time
impatient   uncomfortable waiting,wanting to go
fast food   food prepared and served quickly
waitress  female server at a restaurant or bar
fancy   nice, expensive, upscale
casual    relaxed, not dressy