Polish · A2 (Elementary)
Food in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for food are restauracja (restaurant), zamówić (to order) and menu (menu). The full Polish food phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for food, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key food vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| restauracja | restaurant |
| zamówić | to order |
| menu | menu |
| wegetariański/a | vegetarian |
| rachunek | bill |
| napiwek | tip |
| danie dnia | dish of the day |
| danie główne | main course |
| przystawka | starter |
| deser | dessert |
Example sentences
Jemy kolację w restauracji wieczorem.
We are having dinner at the restaurant tonight.
Chciałbym zamówić, proszę.
I would like to order, please.
Czy mają Państwo dania wegetariańskie?
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Poproszę rachunek!
The bill, please!
Jakie jest dzisiaj danie dnia?
What is the dish of the day today?
Zostawiam napiwek.
I leave a tip.
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