How to Say ‘Would you like the reservation?’ in Italian
Desidera la prenotazione?
deh-SEE-deh-rah lah preh-noh-tah-TSEE-oh-neh
[deh-SEE-deh-rah lah preh-noh-tah-TSEE-oh-neh]
💬 Usage Tip: Desidera is the polite "you" form, so the verb matches formal address, not tu. The same pattern appears in many service phrases like Ha prenotato? and Preferisce dentro o fuori?.
🇮🇹 In Italy: This is staff-to-customer language and can sound a bit formal or scripted. In casual places, you may hear simpler wording instead.
Phrase Breakdown
Desidera
[deh-SEE-deh-rah]
Desire
Formal way to ask or express a wish or need.
Desidera la prenotazione in un ristorante famoso?
Do you desire the reservation at a famous restaurant?
La prenotazione?
lah preh-noh-tah-TSEE-oh-neh
Words in this phrase
la
[lah]
The
Definite article used for feminine singular nouns.
La casa è grande.
The house is big.
prenotazione
[preh-noh-tah-TSEE-oh-neh]
Reservation
An arrangement made in advance to hold a space.
La prenotazione è stata confermata.
The reservation has been confirmed.
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