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

"I'd like to book 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 book a table.’ in Italian

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

"Vorrei prenotare un tavolo." means "I'd like to book a table." in English. Usage tip: [Vorrei] makes the request polite, so this is a very natural way to ask for something in Italy. You can swap the thing at the end: [Vorrei prenotare una camera.]

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.

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

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

💬 Usage Tip: [Vorrei] makes the request polite, so this is a very natural way to ask for something in Italy. You can swap the thing at the end: [Vorrei prenotare una camera.]

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei

[voh-RAY]

I would like

A polite expression used to make requests in shops, hotels, or restaurants.

Example

Al telefono dico: Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.

On the phone I say: I would like to reserve a table.

prenotare

[preh-noh-tah-REH]

to reserve

A verb used for booking something in advance, such as a table at a restaurant.

Example

È meglio prenotare un tavolo il sabato sera.

It is better to reserve a table on Saturday evening.

Un tavolo

oon TAH-voh-loh

a table

In restaurant situations, this refers to a table to sit at, usually a dining table.

Example

Possiamo avere un tavolo vicino alla finestra?

Can we have a table near the window?

Words in this phrase

[oon]

Masculine singular indefinite article used before a masculine noun.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per due.

I would like to reserve a table for two.

tavolo

[TAH-voh-loh]

table

A restaurant table; a common word when making reservations.

Example

Non c'è più un tavolo libero vicino alla porta.

There is no longer a free table near the door.

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