In the Restaurant
Dining out is a central social experience in Croatia. With these phrases, you'll order like a local.
| Croatian | German |
|---|---|
| Imam rezervaciju | I have a reservation |
| Stol za dvoje, molim | A table for two, please |
| Jelovnik, molim | The menu, please |
| Što preporučujete? | What do you recommend? |
| Želim naručiti... | I would like to order... |
| Za mene... | For me... |
| Još jedno, molim | Another one, please |
| Račun, molim | The bill, please |
| Možemo platiti? | Can we pay? |
| Zajedno, molim | Together, please |
| Odvojeno, molim | Separately, please |
| Mogu li platiti karticom? | Can I pay by card? |
| Živjeli! | Cheers! (when toasting) |
| Dobar tek! | Enjoy your meal! |
| Bilo je odlično! | It was excellent! |
| Ja sam vegetarijanac/ka | I am a vegetarian |
| Ja sam alergičan/na na... | I am allergic to... |
| Bez glutena, molim | Without gluten, please |
💡 Tipp
When toasting in Croatia, it's important to <strong>maintain eye contact</strong> and say “Živjeli!” (ZHI-vye-lee). Avoiding eye contact risks, according to superstition, 7 years of bad sex — Croatians take this half seriously!