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Dining out is a common activity in Russian culture, and it's important to know how to navigate a restaurant or cafe if you're visiting Russia or a Russian-speaking country. In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to dining out in Russian, such as how to order food, ask for the bill, and talk about allergies or dietary restrictions.

Ordering Food[edit | edit source]

When you're ready to order food at a restaurant, it's helpful to know some basic phrases in Russian. Here are a few key phrases and vocabulary words to get you started:

Basic Phrases[edit | edit source]

Меню, пожалуйста. (Menyu, pozhaluysta.) - Menu, please.
Что вы порекомендуете? (Shto vy porekomenduete?) - What do you recommend?
Я бы хотел(а) заказать... (Ya by khotel(a) zakazat') - I would like to order...
Еще пожалуйста. (Yeshche pozhaluysta.) - More, please.
Счет, пожалуйста. (Schet, pozhaluysta.) - The bill, please.

Food Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some common food items in Russian:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
суп	soup	soup
салат	salat	salad
мясо	myaso	meat
рыба	ryba	fish
овощи	ovoshi	vegetables
фрукты	frukty	fruits

Talking about Allergies and Dietary Restrictions[edit | edit source]

If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, it's important to communicate this to the restaurant staff. Here are some phrases and vocabulary words to help you:

У меня аллергия на... (U menya allergiya na...) - I am allergic to...
Я не могу есть... (Ya ne mogu yest') - I can't eat...
Я вегетарианец/вегетарианка. (Ya vegetariants/vegetarianka.) - I am a vegetarian.
Я не ем мясо/рыбу. (Ya ne em myaso/rybu.) - I don't eat meat/fish.

Asking for the Bill[edit | edit source]

When you're finished with your meal and ready to pay, you'll need to ask for the bill. Here are some phrases to help you:

Счет, пожалуйста. (Schet, pozhaluysta.) - The bill, please.
Можно заплатить картой? (Mozhno zaplatit' kartoy?) - Can I pay with a card?
Сколько стоит? (Skol'ko stoit?) - How much does it cost?
Сколько я должен(на)? (Skol'ko ya dolzhen(na)?) - How much do I owe?

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Russian culture, it is common to leave a tip for good service. The standard tip is around 10% of the total bill. It's also customary to say "спасибо" (thank you) to the staff when leaving the restaurant.

Summary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to dining out in Russian. We covered phrases for ordering food, talking about allergies and dietary restrictions, and asking for the bill. Remember to practice these phrases and vocabulary words so you can confidently navigate a restaurant or cafe in a Russian-speaking country.

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Basic Phrases and Greetings

Nouns and Gender

Numbers and Time

Cases and Prepositions

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Conjugation

Food and Dining

Russian Traditions and Holidays

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Russian Literature and Arts

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-As a native Russian speaker and experienced Russian language teacher, I am excited to teach you vocabulary related to dining out in Russian. In this lesson, we will cover essential phrases you will need in order to order food, ask for the bill, and talk about allergies or dietary restrictions while dining out in Russia.
+Dining out is a common activity in Russian culture, and it's important to know how to navigate a restaurant or cafe if you're visiting Russia or a Russian-speaking country. In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to dining out in Russian, such as how to order food, ask for the bill, and talk about allergies or dietary restrictions.
 == Ordering Food ==
-When you go to a restaurant or cafe in Russia, the first thing you will need to do is order your food. Here are some common phrases and vocabulary words you can use when ordering food in Russian:
+When you're ready to order food at a restaurant, it's helpful to know some basic phrases in Russian. Here are a few key phrases and vocabulary words to get you started:
+=== Basic Phrases ===
+* Меню, пожалуйста. (Menyu, pozhaluysta.) - Menu, please.
+* Что вы порекомендуете? (Shto vy porekomenduete?) - What do you recommend?
+* Я бы хотел(а) заказать... (Ya by khotel(a) zakazat') - I would like to order...
+* Еще пожалуйста. (Yeshche pozhaluysta.) - More, please.
+* Счет, пожалуйста. (Schet, pozhaluysta.) - The bill, please.
+=== Food Vocabulary ===
+Here are some common food items in Russian:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Я бы хотел(а)… || Ya by khotela/khotel… || I would like…
+| суп || soup || soup
-|-
-| Мне бы… || Mne by… || I would like… (more casual)
 |-
-| Я возьму… || Ya voz'mu… || I'll take…
+| салат || salat || salad
 |-
-| Что вы порекомендуете? || Chto vy porekomenduete? || What do you recommend?
+| мясо || myaso || meat
 |-
-| У вас есть специальное блюдо для людей, страдающих от аллергии? || U vas yest' spetsial'noye blyudo dlya lyudey, stradayushchikh ot allergii? || Do you have a special dish for people with allergies?
+| рыба || ryba || fish
 |-
-| Я страдаю от <allergy>. || Ya stradayu ot <allergy>. || I am allergic to <allergy>.
+| овощи || ovoshi || vegetables
 |-
-| Я не ем <dietary restriction>. || Ya ne yem <dietary restriction>. || I do not eat <dietary restriction>.
+| фрукты || frukty || fruits
 |}
-Here are some examples of how to use these phrases:
+== Talking about Allergies and Dietary Restrictions ==
-* Я бы хотел(а) стейк и картофель фри, пожалуйста. (Ya by khotela/khotel steyk i kartofel' fri, pozhaluysta.) - I would like a steak and french fries, please.
-* Что вы порекомендуете? (Chto vy porekomenduete?) - What do you recommend?
-* У вас есть специальное блюдо для людей, страдающих от аллергии? (U vas yest' spetsial'noye blyudo dlya lyudey, stradayushchikh ot allergii?) - Do you have a special dish for people with allergies?
-* Я страдаю от аллергии на молоко. (Ya stradayu ot allergii na moloko.) - I am allergic to milk.
+If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, it's important to communicate this to the restaurant staff. Here are some phrases and vocabulary words to help you:
-* Я не ем мясо. (Ya ne yem myaso.) - I do not eat meat.
+* У меня аллергия на... (U menya allergiya na...) - I am allergic to...
+* Я не могу есть... (Ya ne mogu yest') - I can't eat...
+* Я вегетарианец/вегетарианка. (Ya vegetariants/vegetarianka.) - I am a vegetarian.
+* Я не ем мясо/рыбу. (Ya ne em myaso/rybu.) - I don't eat meat/fish.
 == Asking for the Bill ==
-When you are finished with your meal, you will need to ask for the bill. Here are some phrases and vocabulary words you can use when asking for the bill in Russian:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| Счет, пожалуйста. || Schet, pozhaluysta. || The bill, please.
-|-
-| Можно мне попросить счет? || Mozhno mne poprosit' schet? || Can I ask for the bill?
-|-
-| Возьмите, пожалуйста, кредитную карту. || Voz'mite, pozhaluysta, kreditnuyu kartu. || Please take my credit card.
-|-
-| Сколько я должен(на)? || Skol'ko ya dolzhen/dolzhna? || How much do I owe?
-|}
-Here are some examples of how to use these phrases:
+When you're finished with your meal and ready to pay, you'll need to ask for the bill. Here are some phrases to help you:
 * Счет, пожалуйста. (Schet, pozhaluysta.) - The bill, please.
+* Можно заплатить картой? (Mozhno zaplatit' kartoy?) - Can I pay with a card?
+* Сколько стоит? (Skol'ko stoit?) - How much does it cost?
+* Сколько я должен(на)? (Skol'ko ya dolzhen(na)?) - How much do I owe?
-* Можно мне попросить счет? (Mozhno mne poprosit' schet?) - Can I ask for the bill?
+== Cultural Insight ==
-* Возьмите, пожалуйста, кредитную карту. (Voz'mite, pozhaluysta, kreditnuyu kartu.) - Please take my credit card.
-* Сколько я должен(на)? (Skol'ko ya dolzhen/dolzhna?) - How much do I owe?
+In Russian culture, it is common to leave a tip for good service. The standard tip is around 10% of the total bill. It's also customary to say "спасибо" (thank you) to the staff when leaving the restaurant.
-== Conclusion ==
+== Summary ==
-By learning this vocabulary, you will be able to confidently order food, ask for the bill, and talk about allergies or dietary restrictions while dining out in Russia. Remember to practice these phrases and vocabulary words until you feel comfortable using them in everyday conversation. Happy dining!
+In this lesson, we learned vocabulary related to dining out in Russian. We covered phrases for ordering food, talking about allergies and dietary restrictions, and asking for the bill. Remember to practice these phrases and vocabulary words so you can confidently navigate a restaurant or cafe in a Russian-speaking country.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.russianpod101.com/blog/2022/09/09/russian-restaurant-phrases/ Top Russian Phrases to Use at a Restaurant]
+* [http://masterrussian.com/bleating.shtml Russian Dining Phrases - restaurant, dishes and drinks]
+* [https://www.russianforfree.com/phrasebook-restaurant.php Russian phrasebook: At the restaurant]
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Plants|Plants]]
 * [[Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Nature|Nature]]
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 * [[Language/Russian/Vocabulary/Надо-и-Нужно|Надо и Нужно]]
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