How to Say ‘Would you like to come’ in Italian
Desiderate venire
deh-zee-deh-RAH-teh veh-NEE-reh
[deh-zee-deh-RAH-teh veh-NEE-reh]
💬 Usage Tip: The [‑ate] ending in [desiderate] shows you're addressing more than one person politely or informally to a group. The same pattern appears in [arrivate], [mangiate], [preferite].
🇮🇹 In Italy: Staff may use this plural form even if they're really speaking to your party as a group, not just to one individual. It sounds normal and courteous in reservation calls.
Phrase Breakdown
Desiderate
[deh-zee-deh-RAH-teh]
do you wish / would you like
A polite plural or formal verb used by staff to ask customers what they prefer.
Desiderate un tavolo interno o in terrazza?
Would you like an indoor table or on the terrace?
venire
[veh-NEE-reh]
to come
The verb used for coming to the restaurant.
Preferiamo venire quando l'ingresso è meno affollato.
We prefer to come when the entrance is less crowded.
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