1. Greetings and Pleasantries:

- "Καλημέρα" (Kalimera): Good morning.

- "Καλησπέρα" (Kalispera): Good evening.

- "Ευχαριστώ" (Efharisto): Thank you.

- "Παρακαλώ" (Parakalo): Please/You're welcome.

2. Ordering Food:

- "Τον κατάλογο, παρακαλώ" (Ton katalogo, parakalo): A menu, please.

- "Τι προτείνετε;" (Ti protinete?): What do you recommend?

- "Θα ήθελα..." (Tha ithela): I would like...

- "Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ" (Ton logariasmo, parakalo): The bill, please.

3. Exploring the Menu:

- "Ορεκτικά" (Orektika): Starters/Appetizers.

- "Κυρίως Πιάτο" (Kyrios Piato): Main course.

- "Επιδόρπιο" (Epidorpio): Dessert.

- "Νερό" (Nero): Water.

4. Special Dietary Requests:

- "Είμαι χορτοφάγος/βίγκαν" (Eimai chortofagos/vegan): I am a vegetarian/vegan.

- "Έχω αλλεργίες" (Eho allergies): I have allergies.

- "Χωρίς γλουτένη, παρακαλώ" (Horis glouteni, parakalo): Gluten-free, please.

5. Compliments and Appreciation:

- "Ήταν πολύ νόστιμο" (Itan poli nostimo): It was delicious.

- "Η εξυπηρέτηση ήταν εξαιρετική" (I exipiretisi itan exairetiki): The service was excellent.

- "Το εστιατόριο είναι όμορφο" (To estiatorio einai poli omorfo): The restaurant is lovely.

Conclusion:

Armed with these essential phrases, your culinary voyage in Greece is bound to be a delightful experience. Don't be shy to explore local specialties and engage with the warm-hearted Greeks using these basic yet powerful expressions. Καλό ταξίδι και καλή όρεξη! (Bon voyage and enjoy your meal!)