Restaurant Vocabulary Quiz

1. What is a "Reservation"?

A type of cuisine
A prior arrangement with the restaurant to secure a table
A utensil used for eating
A type of beverage

2. Who is responsible for preparing and overseeing the kitchen operations?

Waiter
Host/Hostess
Sommelier
Chef

3. What is the "Corkage"?

A type of wine
The fee for opening and serving a bottle of wine brought by the customer
A type of cutlery
A dish served before the main course

4. Which of the following is a casual eatery offering light meals and desserts?

Diner
Bistro
Café
Buffet

5. What are "Appetizers"?

Sweet dishes served at the end of a meal
Drinks served alongside a meal
Small dishes served before the main course
Dishes served alongside the main course

6. Which of the following is a mobile restaurant serving street food?

Diner
Pizzeria
Food Court
Food Truck

7. What is the "Bill/Check"?

A menu displaying food options
A utensil used for eating
The itemized statement of the total amount owed for food and beverages
A type of cuisine

8. Which phrase would you use to request a table for a specific number of guests?

"Could I have a takeout box, please?"
"Is this dish spicy?"
"Could we have a table for [number of people], please?"
"Do you accept credit cards?"

9. What is a "Sommelier"?

A chef specializing in desserts
A wine expert assisting in selecting wines
A server responsible for taking orders
A person who greets and seats customers

10. Which of the following is a self-service style restaurant?

Café
Diner
Buffet
Pizzeria