So i just got back from my second trip to europe went to czech

>>1179458
Really? Going out to a nice restaurant is the evening's entertainment for many people. If you want a faster experience go to crappier restaurants. Or eat fast food. I've had meals in Italy and France that lasted three hours. Don't forget that at many of the top restaurants in the States a tasting menu can take 1 1/2 - 2 hours to get through, even in fast paced cities like New York. This is not an unusual thing for a good restaurant. If you're in a rush just hit a place that's much more casual.

Just order a main course and skip starters/dessert

>>1179458
The waiter wants to create a nice atmosphere and give you enough time to talk etc. instead of rushing with the dishes. Especially if they think you are doing business or are a couple. 90 min for a three course menu is pretty standard.

Either order only a main course, or just plainly ask before ordering whether they can recommend something fast for you because you don't have so much time (try not to sound impolite though you uncultured american).

>>1179458
baka
Restaurant experience in America would be much improved if we followed the European way. I hate that I have to eat fast or else I'm considered rude for making the rest wait.

>>1179506
As a follow up, I've found that ordering a small entree or even appetizer solves this problem. I finish my food with the rest, and end up paying less and not getting stuffed

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>people OP in the restaurant are nervous
>"don't look at him, dear"
>meanwhile the police enter the place
>search OP
>ask him why he has his stopwatch out