🍽️ Portuguese phrase guide · Brazilian Portuguese
How to order at a restaurant in Portuguese
From getting a table to asking for the check, these are the phrases that carry a whole restaurant visit. Learn them once and you can eat out anywhere the language is spoken.
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| Portuguese | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Uma mesa para dois, por favor. | A table for two, please. | |
| Tenho uma reserva no nome de… | I have a reservation under the name… | |
| Pode trazer o cardápio, por favor? | Could we have the menu, please? | |
| O que você recomenda? | What do you recommend? | |
| Eu vou querer o / a… | I'll have the… | |
| É apimentado? | Is it spicy? | |
| Sou alérgico a castanhas. | I'm allergic to nuts. | |
| Um copo de água, por favor. | A glass of water, please. | |
| A conta, por favor. | The check, please. | |
| Estava delicioso! | It was delicious! |
Example conversation
Server
Boa noite! Vocês têm reserva?
Good evening! Do you have a reservation?
You
Não. Uma mesa para dois, por favor.
No. A table for two, please.
Server
Claro, podem me acompanhar. Aqui está o cardápio.
Of course, follow me. Here's the menu.
You
O que você recomenda?
What do you recommend?
Server
O peixe do dia está ótimo.
The fish of the day is excellent.
You
Então eu vou querer o peixe, por favor.
Then I'll have the fish, please.
Good to know
💡 In Brazil, a 10% service charge ("os dez por cento") is usually added to the bill. The menu is "cardápio" in Brazil but "ementa" in Portugal.
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