Eating and drinking

Here are a few expressions you may find useful when arranging to go for a drink or meal, and a couple of signs you may see whilst out.

kas teil on vabu laudado you have any spare tables?
paluks lauda kahelea table for two, please
paluks lauda kolmelea table for three, please
paluks lauda neljalea table for four, please
ma sooviksin panna kinni laudaI'd like to make a reservation
mis ajaks?when for?
täna õhtul kella seitsmeksthis evening at seven o'clock
täna õhtul kella kaheksaksthis evening at eight o'clock
täna õhtul kella üheksaksthis evening at nine o'clock
täna õhtul kella kümneksthis evening at ten o'clock
homme kella kaheteistkümnekstomorrow at noon
homme pärastlõunal kella ühekstomorrow afternoon at one o'clock
homme pärastlõunal kella kahekstomorrow afternoon at two o'clock
homme pärastlõunal kella kolmekstomorrow afternoon at three o'clock
kui mitmele?for how many people?
mul on laud kinni pandudI have a reservation
paluks menüüdthe menu, please
paluks veinikaartithe wine menu, please
ma olen taimetoitlaneI'm a vegetarian
ma ei söö lihaI don't eat meat
head isu!bon appetit!
kas see on kõik?is that all?
kas see oleks kõik?is that all?
kas te soovite veel midagi?would you like anything else?
arve, palunthe bill, please
kas teil saab kaardiga maksta?can I pay by credit card?

Things you might see

eelroadstarters
suppsoup
hernesupppea soup
tomatisupptomato soup
köögiviljasuppvegetable soup
kartulisalatpotato salad (with meat)
rosoljebeetroot salad (with herring)
pearoadmain courses
heeringas hapukoorekastmesherrings in sourcream sauce
verivorst hapukapsagablood sausage with sauerkraut
sealiha praadroast pork
kanafileechicken fillet
hautisstew
lihapallidmeatballs
pitsapizza
hamburgerhamburger
magustoiduddesserts
pannkoogidpancakes
pannkoogid moosigapancakes with jam
jäätisice cream
suupistedsnacks
küüslauguleivadgarlic bread (made with rye bread)
pelmeenidsmall meat dumplings
marineeritud kurgidguerkins
friikartulidchips
soolapähklidpeanuts
krõpsudcrisps
oliividolives

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