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

"I would 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 would like to book a table.’ in Italian

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

"Vorrei prenotare un tavolo." means "I would like to book a table." in English. Usage tip: Italian often uses [vorrei] for polite requests where English might simply say "I'd like." It's a very useful all-purpose pattern: [Vorrei prenotare], [vorrei chiedere], [vorrei sapere].

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.

vohr-RAY preh-noh-tah-RAH-reh oon TAH-voh-loh

[vohr-RAY preh-noh-tah-RAH-reh oon TAH-voh-loh]

💬 Usage Tip: Italian often uses [vorrei] for polite requests where English might simply say "I'd like." It's a very useful all-purpose pattern: [Vorrei prenotare], [vorrei chiedere], [vorrei sapere].

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei

[vohr-RAY]

I would like

A polite expression used to make a request.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per stasera.

I would like to reserve a table for tonight.

prenotare

[preh-noh-tah-RAH-reh]

to reserve / to book

Used when talking about making a reservation in advance.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per domani.

I would like to reserve a table for tomorrow.

Un tavolo

oon TAH-voh-loh

A table

Used here to mean a table at a restaurant.

Example

Vorrei un tavolo vicino alla finestra.

I would like a table near the window.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

Masculine singular indefinite article before a masculine noun.

Example

Vorrei un tavolo tranquillo.

I would like a quiet table.

tavolo

[TAH-voh-loh]

table

A restaurant table for guests.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo vicino alla terrazza.

I would like to reserve a table near the terrace.

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