DIALOG IN THE RESTAURANT

RESERVATION

Hostess: Magnolia restaurant, how can I help you?

Carmen: Hello, I’d like to reserve a table for dinner on Sunday.

Hostess: Okay. What time would you like?

Carmen: We’ll arrive around 7:00 pm.

Hostess: We’re usually open at 7:00 pm from Monday through Saturday but are closed
from 4:30 to 7:30 pm on Sundays. Would you like to come around 7:30 pm?

Carmen: Yes, that works too.

Hostess: Perfect. How many people will be coming?

Carmen: Four people.

Hostess: All right. May I please have your name?

Carmen: Yes, my name is Carmen Rojas.

Hostess: All right, Ms. Rojas, you have a reservation for four people at 7:30 pm on Sunday.
Do you need anything else?

Carmen: Yes, I just wanted to ask if there’s parking available at the restaurant?

Hostess: Yes, there is.

Carmen: Great. Thanks so much.

Hostess: Thank you for calling Magnolia. See you soon.

HOSTESS. Recepcionista de restaurante
CLOSED. Cerrado
RESERVATION. Reservación
DINNER. Cena
OPEN. Abierto
PARKING LOT. Estacionamiento
TABLE. Mesa

MAKE AN ORDER

Waiter: Good evening, would you like to see our special drinks menu in addition to the
food menu?

Juan: Hello, yes, I’d like to see both menus.

Waiter: Here they are.

Juan: What is today’s special?

Waiter: Our special today is grilled salmon with roasted garlic potatoes and seasonal
vegetables.

Juan: That sounds good. I’ll have that please.

Waiter: All right. Would you like an appetizer before we bring the salmon? And would
you like something to drink?

Juan: No, I don’t want an appetizer. I’ll take a look at the drinks menu and let you know in
a bit, but for now may I have some water please?
Waiter: Certainly. I’ll be back shortly.

Juan: (Waiter comes back) I think I’ll have a glass of wine.

Waiter: Would you like a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon?

Juan: Merlot, please.

Waiter: Okay. Your dish and wine will come in a few minutes.

Juan: Thank you.

APPETIZER. Aperitivo/entrada
SALMON. Salmón
GLASS. Vaso
MENU. Menú/carta
WINE. Vino

ASK FOR THE BILL

Waiter: Everything okay with your meal?

Catalina: Yes, it was great.

Waiter: Would you like any dessert?

Catalina: No thank you, but I will have a cup of tea.

Waiter: All right.

Catalina: Can I also have the bill please?

Waiter: Certainly. Let me get that for you.

Catalina: Thank you.

Waiter: (Returns) Here is your tea and here is the bill. How would you like to pay?

Catalina: Thanks. I’d like to pay by card.

Waiter: All right. I just need your signature. Here is your receipt.

Catalina: Sure. Thank you.

CREDIT CARD. Tarjeta de crédito

CUP. Taza
DESSERT. Postre
RECEIPT. Recibo