Restaurants, Cafes, Bars - A1-A2
Master German vocabulary for dining out in restaurants, cafes, and bars. This comprehensive list covers everything from ordering food to paying the bill.
Learn essential words for menu items, ordering, describing food, and interacting with waitstaff in German establishments.
Whether you're having coffee, dining at a restaurant, or enjoying drinks at a bar, these words will help you navigate German dining culture with confidence.
Word List
| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | das Restaurant | restaurant | Wir gehen ins Restaurant. | We're going to the restaurant. |
| 2 | das Café | cafe | Lass uns ins Café gehen. | Let's go to the cafe. |
| 3 | die Bar | bar | Die Bar ist voll. | The bar is full. |
| 4 | die Speisekarte | menu | Kann ich die Speisekarte sehen? | Can I see the menu? |
| 5 | der Kellner | waiter | Der Kellner bringt das Essen. | The waiter brings the food. |
| 6 | die Kellnerin | waitress | Die Kellnerin nimmt die Bestellung auf. | The waitress takes the order. |
| 7 | bestellen | to order | Ich möchte bestellen. | I would like to order. |
| 8 | die Vorspeise | appetizer | Als Vorspeise nehme ich die Suppe. | As an appetizer, I'll have the soup. |
| 9 | das Hauptgericht | main course | Was ist das Hauptgericht? | What is the main course? |
| 10 | der Nachtisch | dessert | Zum Nachtisch möchte ich Eis. | For dessert, I would like ice cream. |
| 11 | die Rechnung | bill / check | Kann ich bitte die Rechnung haben? | Can I have the bill please? |
| 12 | das Trinkgeld | tip | Wie viel Trinkgeld soll ich geben? | How much tip should I give? |
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| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | der Tisch | table | Einen Tisch für zwei, bitte. | A table for two, please. |
| 14 | reservieren | to reserve | Ich möchte einen Tisch reservieren. | I would like to reserve a table. |
| 15 | der Cappuccino | cappuccino | Einen Cappuccino bitte. | A cappuccino please. |
| 16 | der Espresso | espresso | Zwei Espressi bitte. | Two espressos please. |
| 17 | der Kuchen | cake | Ein Stück Kuchen bitte. | A piece of cake please. |
| 18 | das Bier | beer | Ein Bier bitte. | A beer please. |
| 19 | der Wein | wine | Eine Flasche Wein. | A bottle of wine. |
| 20 | der Cocktail | cocktail | Welche Cocktails haben Sie? | What cocktails do you have? |
| 21 | lecker | delicious | Das Essen ist sehr lecker. | The food is very delicious. |
| 22 | der Geschmack | taste | Das schmeckt gut. | This tastes good. |
| 23 | süß | sweet | Der Kuchen ist zu süß. | The cake is too sweet. |
| 24 | sauer | sour | Die Zitrone ist sauer. | The lemon is sour. |
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| # | German | English | German Example | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | salzig | salty | Das Essen ist zu salzig. | The food is too salty. |
Related Exercises
Multiple Choice
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Insert a Word in a Sentence
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vocabulary is covered in this topic?
This page covers 25 essential German words for Restaurants, Cafes, Bars at A1-A2 level, including common terms and phrases you'll need in real-world situations.
How should I practice these words?
Practice by reading the example sentences, using the words in context, and completing the related exercises. Regular review is key to retention.
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