📞 Italian phrase guide
How to book a table in Italian
Booking a table means a phone call, which is the scariest kind of conversation because you can't point at anything. These phrases cover the whole call, from the greeting to spelling your name.
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| Italian | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Vorrei prenotare un tavolo. | I'd like to book a table. | |
| Per quattro persone | For four people | |
| Stasera alle otto | Tonight at eight | |
| Avete un tavolo all'aperto? | Do you have a table outside? | |
| A nome di… | Under the name… | |
| C'è qualcosa più tardi? | Is there anything later? | |
| Siamo al completo. | We're fully booked. | |
| Può dirmelo lettera per lettera? | Can you spell that? | |
| Devo disdire la mia prenotazione. | I need to cancel my reservation. | |
| A stasera! | See you tonight! |
Example conversation
Restaurant
Pronto, ristorante La Piazza.
Hello, La Piazza restaurant.
You
Buongiorno, vorrei prenotare un tavolo per quattro per stasera.
Hello, I'd like to book a table for four tonight.
Restaurant
A che ora?
What time?
You
Alle otto, se possibile.
At eight, if possible.
Restaurant
Perfetto. A che nome?
Perfect. Under what name?
You
A nome Taylor. A stasera!
Under the name Taylor. See you tonight!
Good to know
💡 Italians answer the phone with "Pronto?". Dinner usually starts around 20:00 or later, and a "coperto" (cover charge) per person on the bill is normal.
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