Ordering in a restaurant is easy with these useful phrases in French.
Le menu s’ilvousplaît.
The menu please.
Je voudrais de l’eau.
I would like some water.
Je voudrais une bouteille de vin rouge.
I would like a bottle of red wine.
Je voudrais un verre de vin blanc.
I would like a glass of white wine.
Le plat du jour.
The special of the day.
La carte des vins.
The wine list.
Je sais ce que je veux.
I know what I want.
Une entrée.
An appetizer!!!!
Je voudrais un steak frites.
I would like a steak with fries.
Du poulet, du boeuf, du canard, du veau.
Chicken, beef, duck, veal.
Je voudrais une salade.
I would like a salad.
Je voudrais commander le poisson.
I would like to order the fish.
Je voudrais du fromage.
I would like some cheese.
Je voudrais un dessert.
I would like some dessert.
Du gateau, de la tarte, de la glace.
Cake, pie, ice cream.
L’addition, s’ilvousplaît.
The check please.
A 15% gratuity is always included in France and tips are not expected. Cheese and desserts are only ordered after the main course has been completed.