How to Say ‘We are waiting for you / We look forward to seeing you’ in Italian
Vi aspettiamo
vee ah-spet-TYAH-moh
[vee ah-spet-TYAH-moh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vi] here means "you all" before the verb: [vi aspettiamo] = "we're waiting for / expecting you." In reservations, [aspettare] often means expecting guests, not just standing around waiting.
Phrase Breakdown
Vi
[vee]
you (plural/formal)
An object pronoun meaning 'you,' often used when addressing guests politely or a group.
Vi aspettiamo domani alle otto per la vostra prenotazione.
We are expecting you tomorrow at eight for your reservation.
aspettiamo
[ah-spet-TYAH-moh]
we are expecting you; we await you
A polite phrase restaurants use to say they look forward to your arrival.
Vi aspettiamo sabato sera al ristorante.
We are expecting you Saturday evening at the restaurant.
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