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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.

Practice Dialogue

Staff
This is the Green Garden Restaurant in London.
Traveler
Hello, can I book a table for tonight, please?
Staff
Yes, what time do you want to arrive tonight?
Traveler
We need a table for four people at seven.
Staff
We have a table for four people at seven.
Traveler
One person in our group does not eat meat.
Staff
We can make some special vegetarian food for you.
Traveler
Can we change the time to eight o'clock?
Staff
Yes, we can change the booking for you now.
Traveler
Thank you, we will see you at eight o'clock.

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