Spanish Wine Dialogue: Ordering wine by the glass
A warm, practical dialogue for a real restaurant situation. Start with one useful sentence, listen to the reply, and build from there.
Core dialogue
Choose your next move
¿Lo tienen por copas?
Best when you want a clear, low-pressure opening.
¿Qué me recomienda con este plato?
Useful when you know roughly what direction you want.
Gracias, es justo lo que buscaba.
Use this when the conversation is already flowing.
CEFR progression
A2: make one clear request and understand a simple recommendation.
B1–B2: add a preference, budget, food pairing or regional interest.
C1: compare style, producer, vintage or origin while keeping the conversation natural rather than performative.
Useful phrase bank
Do you have it by the glass?
What would you recommend with this dish?
Do you have something more local?
Thank you, that’s exactly what I was looking for.
Your turn
Repeat the dialogue with one detail changed: choose a different budget, dish, region, style or bottle format. Then try again without reading the English support.
SIOC uses these dialogues to teach practical language and cultural confidence. They are not scripts you must follow word for word; natural service language varies by region, venue and person.
Last editorial check: 9 August 2026.