How to Say ‘Make a restaurant reservation’ in Traditional Chinese
訂餐廳
dìng cān tīng
[ding tsan ting]
💬 Usage Tip: For restaurants, locals often say [訂位] more than [訂餐廳] when they mean making a reservation. You can swap the place noun in other patterns, though, like [訂包廂] for booking a private room.
Phrase Breakdown
訂
dìng
[ding]
to book; to reserve
Used when making a reservation, such as booking a restaurant table or private room.
我明天要先訂餐廳，免得沒有位子。
I need to book the restaurant first tomorrow, in case there are no seats.
餐廳
cān tīng
[tsan ting]
restaurant
A place where people dine; often used when discussing where to make a reservation.
如果要聚餐，最好先訂餐廳。
If you're having a group meal, it's best to book the restaurant in advance.
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