Go to the Italian restaurant

• Hostess: Good evening. Do you have a reservation?• You: No, we don’t have one. We are just walking in.• Hostess:How many(people in your party?)• You: only 2.• Hostess: Would you like to sit in a booth or at the bar?• You: Booth, please.• Hostess: Just a second and we will have the table ready for you.• Hostess: This way please Your waiter will be with you shortly.

Taking the order

• Waiter: Good evening, I am your waiter today and my name is Alex. Would you like to get something to drink first?

• You: Lemonade for me, please.• Your husband: Ice tea, thanks.• Waiter: Are you ready to order?• You: We need more time.• Waiter: Take your time and I will be right back with your drinks.

• Parmigiana is a Southern Italian dish made with a shallow-fried sliced filling, layered with cheese and tomato sauce, then baked.

• mos·tac·cio·li

n.Pasta in short tubes with slanted ends.

Chicken Piccata

• Waiter: What would you like ?• You: Do you have any good suggestion? /Anything special you can recommend us?• Waiter: “Fresh catch of the day” is one of the most popular. As you see, this dish is just like its name. The meat is fresh and tender.

• You: I would like to have _______• Your husband: 　 ______ for me please.• Waiter: So we have ____. Is it correct?• Waiter: Enjoy your meal!

Finish eating• You: It is such a big portion and we can’t finish it. May I have a to-go box, please?

• Waiter: No problem, we will take care of it for you. • Your husband: (Can you bring me the) check, please?

• Waiter: This is your check. Thank you very much, sir and you both have

a wonderful night