Experiencing the local cuisine is one of the best parts of visiting Greece. While many waiters speak excellent English, ordering food in a traditional taverna using a few Greek restaurant phrases shows respect and will likely earn you a warm smile. From asking for the menu to safely communicating allergies or dietary restrictions, this vocabulary list has you covered.
Useful Greek Phrases
| English | Greek | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| The menu please | Το μενού παρακαλώ | to me-NOO pa-ra-ka-LO |
| The bill please | Το λογαριασμό παρακαλώ | to lo-ga-ri-a-SMO pa-ra-ka-LO |
| Water please | Νερό παρακαλώ | ne-RO pa-ra-ka-LO |
| Wine / Beer | Κρασί / Μπύρα | kra-SI / BEE-ra |
| Cheers! | Στην υγειά μας! | stin yi-YA mas |
| Very delicious | Πολύ νόστιμο | po-LEE NOS-ti-mo |
| I am vegetarian | Είμαι χορτοφάγος | EE-me hor-to-FA-gos |
| I have an allergy | Έχω αλλεργία | E-ho a-ler-YI-a |
| Bread | Ψωμί | pso-MEE |
| Coffee | Καφέ | ka-FE |