How to Say ‘I would like to book a table.’ in Italian
Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.
voh-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh oon TAH-voh-loh
[voh-RAY preh-noh-TAH-reh oon TAH-voh-loh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: [Vorrei prenotare un tavolo] is a very normal, polite way to book by phone. In Italy people often open with [Buonasera] first, then go straight to the request.
Phrase Breakdown
Vorrei
[voh-RAY]
I would like
A polite way to say what you want; softer and more courteous than a direct request.
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 / to book
Used when asking for a reservation at a restaurant, hotel, or event.
Chiamo il ristorante per prenotare: «Vorrei prenotare un tavolo».
I call the restaurant to book: “I would like to reserve a table.”
un
[oon]
a
The masculine singular indefinite article, used before many singular nouns.
Per la cena chiedo: «Vorrei prenotare un tavolo».
For dinner I ask: “I would like to reserve a table.”
tavolo
[TAH-voh-loh]
table
In a restaurant context, this means a dining table for guests.
Per sabato sera dico: «Vorrei prenotare un tavolo».
For Saturday evening I say: “I would like to reserve a table.”
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