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Italian Restaurant Reservation

Welcome to our restaurant booking game. In this scenario, you will practice a phone dialogue between a host and a customer. Test your ability to book a table, specify the time, and confirm the number of people.

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Prenotazione al Ristorante

Benvenuti al nostro gioco di prenotazione al ristorante. In questo scenario, vi eserciterete in un dialogo telefonico tra un cameriere e un cliente. Mettete alla prova la vostra capacità di prenotare un tavolo e specificare l'orario.

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The host says:

Your goal (English):


Select the correct Italian response:

Reserving a Table in Italian: Lesson Guide

In Italy, dinners are social events that often start later in the evening. Making a reservation ensures you get a spot at the best local *ristorante*. This roleplay teaches you how to book a table over the phone.

Language & Cultural Tips

Use the conditional form "vorrei" (I would like) to sound polite. To state your party size, the Italian phrase is "Siamo in quattro" (We are four). When giving the name for the booking, it's customary to say "Al nome..." (To the name...).

Key Vocabulary
Italian Phrase English Translation
Vorrei prenotare un tavoloI would like to book a table
Per domani seraFor tomorrow evening
Siamo in quattroWe are four
A che nome?Under what name?
Al nome BianchiUnder the name Bianchi
A domaniSee you tomorrow
Full Conversation Transcript

Review the full dialogue from the game below to study the sentence structures and vocabulary in context.

Host: Ristorante Napoli, buonasera.
(Napoli Restaurant, good evening.)
Customer: Buonasera, vorrei prenotare un tavolo.
(Good evening, I would like to book a table.)
Host: Certamente. Per quando?
(Certainly. For when?)
Customer: Per domani sera alle otto.
(For tomorrow evening at eight.)
Host: Per quante persone?
(For how many people?)
Customer: Siamo in quattro.
(We are four.)
Host: Va bene. A che nome?
(Alright. Under what name?)
Customer: Al nome Bianchi, per favore.
(Under the name Bianchi, please.)
Host: Perfetto. A domani, signor Bianchi.
(Perfect. See you tomorrow, Mr. Bianchi.)
Customer: Grazie, a domani.
(Thanks, see you tomorrow.)