Ask the waiter for vegetarian options and check if specific meat dishes can be modified to be meat-free.
Hi there! Are you ready to order, or do you need a few more minutes with the menu?
I'm almost ready, but I noticed there isn't a vegetarian section. Do you have any meat-free options?
Oh, I'm sorry about that. We don't have a separate section, but we can definitely make some adjustments for you. Are you looking for a pasta dish or a salad?
I was looking at the pasta dishes. Can the mushroom carbonara be made without the bacon?
Yes, absolutely. The chef can leave the bacon out and add some extra sun-dried tomatoes instead if you'd like.
That sounds great. Are there any other vegetarian dishes that aren't listed on the menu?
Actually, we have a special today which is a roasted vegetable risotto. It's completely vegetarian and very popular.
The risotto sounds perfect. I'll have that and a side salad, please.
Excellent choice. I'll get that started for you right away. Would you like any dressing on the salad?
Just some olive oil and vinegar on the side, please. Thank you for your help!