Making a reservation in English
What to say when you call a restaurant to book a table.
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Say you want a table tonight.
Also: I'd like to book a table for tonight.
Give the number and time.
a table for two = 2 people; at seven = 7:00
Give your name and spell it.
Spell your name so it's easy to find your booking.
Ask for a window seat.
Want somewhere quiet? Mention allergies here too
Quick answers
When they answer: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to make a reservation for tonight.” — say you want a table tonight. Also: I'd like to book a table for tonight.
Marco “For how many, and what time”: what to say in English
Say “A table for two, at seven, please.” — give the number and time. a table for two = 2 people; at seven = 7:00.
Marco “Can I get a name”: what to say in English
Say “It's Lin. L, I, N.” — give your name and spell it. Spell your name so it's easy to find your booking.
Marco “Any special requests”: what to say in English
Say “Could we sit by the window?” — ask for a window seat. Want somewhere quiet? Mention allergies here too.