Learn How to Order Pizza in English
Ordering a pizza in English is a common and practical situation, whether you’re calling a restaurant, using a food app, or walking into a local pizzeria. But for English learners, it can be challenging to know what to say — especially when it comes to toppings, sizes, delivery instructions, or special requests.
In this article, you’ll learn how to order a pizza in English naturally and confidently. We’ll walk you through two full dialogues that include useful expressions, phrasal verbs, real-life phrases, and common vocabulary related to food and customer service. By studying these conversations, you’ll pick up everyday language that you can use not just at a pizza place — but in many ordering or restaurant situations.
Dialogue 1 – Calling to Order a Pizza for Delivery
Employee: Good evening! Thanks for calling Tony’s Pizza — home of the original thin crust! How can I help you tonight?
Customer: Hi! I’d like to place an order for delivery, please.
Employee: Absolutely. Can I get your phone number and delivery address to start?
Customer: Sure, it’s 555-8943. The address is 14 Oakwood Street, Apartment 2B, near the corner of 5th Avenue.
Employee: Got it. Are there any special delivery instructions we should know about?
Customer: Yeah — please buzz 2B when the driver arrives. The doorbell doesn’t always work.
Employee: No problem. What would you like to order?
Customer: I’ll go with a large pepperoni pizza, and could you add extra cheese and make it well done, please?
Employee: Of course. Do you prefer thin crust, hand-tossed, or deep dish?
Customer: Let’s go with hand-tossed.
Employee: Great choice. Any toppings you’d like to leave off?
Customer: No olives, please — I’m not a fan.
Employee: Got it. Would you like to add any sides or drinks?
Customer: Yes, I’ll take a side of garlic knots, a Caesar salad, and a large bottle of Coke.
Employee: Perfect. Do you need any dipping sauces with that?
Customer: Oh yeah, can you throw in some ranch and marinara, please?
Employee: You got it. So that’s one large pepperoni with extra cheese, hand-tossed, no olives, garlic knots, salad, Coke, and two dipping sauces. Anything else?
Customer: That should do it.
Employee: Your total comes to $28.75, and delivery should take about 40 to 45 minutes. Does that work for you?
Customer: That’s fine. Can I pay by card?
Employee: Definitely. The driver will have a mobile card reader, or you can pay online through the link in your confirmation text.
Customer: I’ll pay online. Super easy.
Employee: Awesome. We’ll get that going right away. You’ll receive a text confirmation shortly.
Customer: Great, thank you so much.
Employee: Thanks for ordering with Tony’s! Enjoy your night — and your pizza!
Key Vocabulary from Dialogue 1
| Word / Phrase | Meaning / Usage |
|---|---|
| place an order | To request food or items from a store or restaurant |
| delivery address | The location where the food should be delivered |
| buzz 2B | Use the intercom to notify or call apartment 2B |
| go with | To choose or decide on something |
| well done | Cooked longer for a crispier or more cooked finish |
| thin crust | A pizza with a thin, crispy base |
| hand-tossed | A classic pizza crust, not too thick or thin |
| deep dish | A thick, heavy pizza crust with a lot of cheese and sauce |
| toppings | Extra items on pizza like cheese or pepperoni |
| leave off | Ask not to include a specific ingredient or topping |
| throw in | Add something extra, often casually or for free |
| That should do it | Polite way to say “That’s all I want” |
| total comes to | The final price of the order |
| pay by card | To use a debit or credit card instead of cash |
| mobile card reader | A portable device used to process card payments |
| pay online | To complete the payment using an internet link or app |
| confirmation text | A message sent to confirm your order details |
| get that going | Begin preparing the order or start the process quickly |
Dialogue 2 – Ordering Pizza at the Counter
Employee: Hi there! Welcome to Bella’s Pizza — what are you in the mood for today?
Customer: Hey! I’m starving, and honestly, I’ve been craving pizza all day.
Employee: You’ve come to the right place. Want to check out our specials?
Customer: Sure — what’s popular today?
Employee: Our BBQ Chicken Supreme is a crowd favorite, and we’ve also got a two-for-one deal on medium pizzas until 5 p.m.
Customer: That sounds tempting, but I think I’ll stick with the BBQ Chicken. I’ll get a medium, please.
Employee: Would you like to make it a combo? It includes a side and a drink.
Customer: Yeah, let’s do that. I’ll take mozzarella sticks and a Sprite.
Employee: Great! Anything you’d like to add on? We’ve got fresh brownies, too.
Customer: Ooh, okay — you talked me into it. I’ll add one chocolate brownie, please.
Employee: Sweet choice. Will this be dine-in or takeaway?
Customer: Takeaway. I’m gonna grab it and head home to binge-watch a show.
Employee: Love that plan. Do you have any allergies or dietary restrictions we should know about?
Customer: Nope, I eat everything.
Employee: Alright, your total comes to $21.60. You can tap your card when you’re ready.
Customer: Here you go. Thanks!
Employee: You’re all set! We’ll call your name when your order’s ready. Should be about 10 to 15 minutes.
Customer: Awesome — I’ll just grab a seat and scroll my phone.
Employee: Perfect. We’ll get it in the oven right now.
Key Vocabulary from Dialogue 2
| Word / Phrase | Meaning / Usage |
|---|---|
| be in the mood for | Want to eat something specific right now |
| starving | Extremely hungry, need to eat soon |
| craving | A strong desire for a certain type of food |
| check out | Look at or try something to see if it’s good |
| crowd favorite | An item that most customers choose or love |
| two-for-one deal | Buy one item and get another one free or discounted |
| tempting | Hard to resist or very appealing |
| stick with | Choose something and not change your mind |
| make it a combo | Add drink and side for a better price |
| add on | Include extras like toppings or sauces |
| talk into | Persuade someone to do or try something |
| dine-in | Eat your food inside the restaurant |
| takeaway | Take your food with you to eat elsewhere |
| head home | Go back to your house after doing something |
| binge-watch | Watch multiple shows or movies without stopping |
| allergies / dietary restrictions | Foods a person cannot eat due to health or diet |
| total comes to | The final price for everything you ordered |
| tap your card | Pay using contactless card on the machine |
| call your name | Say your name when your order is ready to pick up |
| grab a seat | Sit down at a table or chair in the restaurant |
| scroll my phone | Browse your phone while waiting |
| get it in the oven | Start baking or cooking the order right away |
Quiz: Pizza Ordering English Practice
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. I’d like to ____ an order for delivery.
a) do
b) place
c) send
2. Can you ____ the olives, please? I don’t like them.
a) take out
b) leave off
c) drop off
3. I’ll go with a large pizza and ____ extra cheese.
a) throw
b) add
c) make
4. Would you like to ____ it a combo with fries and a drink?
a) get
b) mix
c) make
5. It comes with a free soda if you ____ a dessert.
a) swap
b) throw in
c) add on
6. I’m absolutely ____ pizza today — I haven’t eaten since noon!
a) dying for
b) craving for
c) looking for
7. Your total ____ to $21.60.
a) adds
b) comes
c) goes
8. The driver will ____ you when they arrive.
a) call out
b) ring up
c) buzz
9. We’ll ____ your name when the order is ready.
a) shout
b) announce
c) call out
10. You can ____ your card when you’re ready.
a) tap
b) touch
c) swipe off
Quiz Answers
b) place
b) leave off
b) add
c) make
c) add on
a) dying for
b) comes
c) buzz
c) call out
a) tap
