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RESTAURANT VOCABULARY 2 (ESL)

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
This second restaurant vocabulary exercise introduces more advanced dining and food service terms. Start with exercise 1 if you haven't already. This is exercise 2 of 2.


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1. Could you please bring me another ________? This one is dirty.
2. As a customer, you should always say thank you when served something. It shows ________.
3. Our ________ today is the vegetarian lasagna.
4. What's your ________ wine (= a wine that is featured by a restaurant and often served in a carafe)?
5. I'm sorry, it'll be about 10 more minutes for your ________.
6. How was ________?
7. In some parts of the English speaking world, the word ________ is used instead of "waiter".
8. We're going to ________ the dessert.
9. We train our wait staff to ________ exceptional service.
10. Can I get a ________ (= an addition to the main course) of salad?
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Restaurant Conversation Questions 1. What type of cuisine do you enjoy most — Italian, Japanese, Mexican, or something else?
2. How do restaurant customs differ between your country and other countries you know about?
3. Do you think it is important for restaurants to offer vegetarian or vegan options? Why?
4. Have you ever tried to cook a restaurant-quality dish at home? How did it go?
5. Do you read online reviews before choosing a restaurant? Do you trust them?
6. What do you think makes a restaurant truly excellent — food, service, atmosphere, or price?
More English vocabulary exercises Restaurant vocabulary 1
Restaurant vocabulary 2
Did you know? The concept of fine dining as a distinct category — with formal service, multiple courses, and high-quality ingredients — developed largely in France in the 19th century. French culinary terms like entrée, hors d'oeuvre, sommelier, and dégustation are still widely used in upscale restaurants around the English-speaking world.

Interestingly, in North American English, entrée refers to the main course, while in French and British English it traditionally means a starter or introductory dish. This is one of the most common transatlantic vocabulary confusions in restaurant contexts.
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