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

"I'd 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'd like to book a table.’ in Italian

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

"Vorrei prenotare un tavolo." means "I'd like to book a table." in English. Usage tip: [Vorrei] makes the request polite and a bit less blunt than a straight present-tense statement. It's a very reusable restaurant pattern: [Vorrei prenotare un tavolo], [Vorrei un tavolo fuori], [Vorrei cambiare posto].

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 a bit less blunt than a straight present-tense statement. It's a very reusable restaurant pattern: [Vorrei prenotare un tavolo], [Vorrei un tavolo fuori], [Vorrei cambiare posto].

Phrase Breakdown

Vorrei

[vohr-RAY]

I would like

A polite way to begin a request when speaking to restaurant staff.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per due.

I would like to reserve a table for two.

prenotare

[preh-noh-tah-REH]

to reserve

Used when talking about booking a table in advance.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per stasera.

I would like to reserve a table for tonight.

Un tavolo

oon TAH-voh-loh

A table

Used here in the sense of reserving a table at a restaurant.

Example

Abbiamo prenotato un tavolo per due.

We reserved a table for two.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

Masculine singular indefinite article used before tavolo.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo all'interno.

I would like to reserve a table inside.

tavolo

[TAH-voh-loh]

table

A dining table at the restaurant.

Example

Vorrei prenotare un tavolo con vista mare.

I would like to reserve a table with a sea view.

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