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: [Vorrei] makes the request polite and low-pressure, like "I'd like to…" rather than a direct demand. It's one of the most useful ways to start requests in Italy: [Vorrei prenotare], [vorrei cambiare tavolo], [vorrei ordinare].

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo.

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

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

💬 Usage Tip: [Vorrei] makes the request polite and low-pressure, like "I'd like to…" rather than a direct demand. It's one of the most useful ways to start requests in Italy: [Vorrei prenotare], [vorrei cambiare tavolo], [vorrei ordinare].

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei

[vohr-RAY]

I would like

A polite expression to begin a request in a restaurant.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo: Vorrei farlo per sabato sera.

I would like to book a table: I would like to do it for Saturday evening.

prenotare

[preh-noh-tah-REH]

to book / to reserve

Used to say that you want to make a reservation.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo e prenotare anche una torta, se possibile.

I would like to book a table and also order a cake, if possible.

Un tavolo

oon TAH-voh-loh

A table

Here it means a table at a restaurant, not just a piece of furniture.

Example

Abbiamo prenotato un tavolo per due.

We booked a table for two.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

An indefinite article before a masculine singular noun like tavolo.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo: un posto tranquillo sarebbe ideale.

I would like to book a table: a quiet spot would be ideal.

tavolo

[TAH-voh-loh]

table

A dining table at the restaurant.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo, un tavolo romantico per il nostro anniversario.

I would like to book a table, a romantic table for our anniversary.

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