Restaurant review
1. A good review usually includes:
1. Introduction – Where is the place? When did you go? Why?
2. Description – What’s the atmosphere, decor, service like?
3. Food/Experience – What did you eat/do? Was it good or bad?
4. Opinion – What did you like/dislike? Any suggestions?
5. Recommendation – Would you recommend it? To whom?
2. Focus on Useful Vocabulary
Help students build a bank of phrases they can use:
Positive Adjectives:
delicious, friendly, cozy, affordable, elegant, well-decorated, relaxing, cozy, elegant,
stylish, charming, modern, family-friendly, polite, good value for money, budget-
friendly, pleasant, hidden gem
Negative Adjectives:
overpriced, crowded, noisy, slow service, undercooked, noisy, uncomfortable,
outdated, tasteless, small portions, rude, unfriendly, disappointing, poor quality
Useful Phrases:
“I would definitely recommend…”
“The service was excellent/terrible.”
“One thing I didn’t like was…”
“It’s perfect for…”
“The atmosphere was very…”
3. Practice Opinions and Justifications
Encourage students to justify their opinions:
“The food was amazing because it was fresh and full of flavor.”
“I didn’t enjoy the experience since the staff were rude.”
Use sentence starters to help them:
I liked it because…
I didn’t enjoy it because…
My favorite part was…
I wouldn’t go back because…
TASK: GAP FILLING
Last weekend, I went to Luna Bistro, a small restaurant near the river. I had heard great
things about it, and luckily, it lived up to the expectations.
The atmosphere was really cozy and elegant, with warm lighting and soft music playing in
the background. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, always making sure we
were comfortable.
I ordered the grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce, and it was absolutely delicious—
perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavor. The dessert, a chocolate lava cake, was rich and
mouth-watering. My friend had a vegetarian pasta dish, which was also tasty and well-
presented.
The prices were reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the food and service. I
think it’s a great place for a special dinner or even a quiet lunch.
Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at Luna Bistro. I would definitely recommend it to
anyone looking for good food and a relaxing atmosphere.