Making a Restaurant Reservation
Use these phrases when you want to book a table.
Key Phrases
Can I book a table for tonight, please?
💡 Use this to ask for a table on the same day.
We need a table for four people at seven.
💡 You should say the size of your group clearly.
One person in our group does not eat meat.
💡 Tell the restaurant about special food needs early.
I want to confirm our booking for tomorrow.
💡 You should check your booking before you go there.
Can we change the time to eight o'clock?
💡 Use this phrase to change the hour of arrival.
Can we change the reservation to five people?
💡 Use this phrase to change the number of people.
We are going to arrive ten minutes late.
💡 Call the restaurant to report your late arrival today.
Can we sit outside in the garden today?
💡 Use this phrase to get a table outside.