How do you say "I'd like to reserve a table." in Italian?

"I'd like to reserve a table." in Italian is "Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘I'd like to reserve a table.’ in Italian

Q: What does "Vorrei prenotare un tavolo." mean in English?

"Vorrei prenotare un tavolo." means "I'd like to reserve a table." in English. Usage tip: Italian often uses [vorrei] + the basic verb to make a polite request: [Vorrei prenotare], [Vorrei chiedere], [Vorrei sapere]. It's a very useful pattern for sounding courteous without being stiff.

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.

vohr-RAY-ee preh-noh-tah-REH oon TAH-voh-loh

[vohr-RAY-ee preh-noh-tah-REH oon TAH-voh-loh]

💬 Usage Tip: Italian often uses [vorrei] + the basic verb to make a polite request: [Vorrei prenotare], [Vorrei chiedere], [Vorrei sapere]. It's a very useful pattern for sounding courteous without being stiff.

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei

[vohr-RAY-ee]

I would like

A polite expression used to introduce a request.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per domani sera.

I would like to book a table for tomorrow evening.

prenotare

[preh-noh-tah-REH]

to book / to reserve

Verb used when reserving a table or service.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per quattro persone.

I would like to book a table for four people.

Un tavolo

oon TAH-voh-loh

a table / a reservation table

Literally means 'a table'; in a restaurant context it means a table to sit at.

Example

Avete un tavolo per due?

Do you have a table for two?

Words in this phrase

[oon]

Masculine singular indefinite article.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo tranquillo.

I would like to book a quiet table.

tavolo

[TAH-voh-loh]

table

The noun for a place where guests sit in a restaurant.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo all'interno.

I would like to book a table inside.

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