Eating Out in Five Languages

This menu guide provides English-speaking travelers with essential information for ordering from menus in foreign languages. More than 10,000 terms in French, German, Italian, and Spanish are translated to and from English, covering dishes, methods of cooking, and specific dietary needs such as vegetarianism and food allergies. Tips for navigating foreign restaurants include explanations of cultural eating times, common menu arrangements, and restaurant rating schemes. Translations for how to reserve a table, ask for service, order, or complain make this an indispensable reference for travelers.