Making a Restaurant Reservation
You can use these helpful phrases when you want to book a table at a local restaurant.
Key Phrases
I would like to book a table for four people for tomorrow evening, please.
💡 Use this polite phrase when you make your first contact with the restaurant staff.
Do you have any tables available at seven o'clock on Friday night?
💡 This is a useful way to ask about a specific time for your dinner.
Could we please have a table by the window if there is one free?
💡 This polite request will help you get a nicer view during your meal.
One of our guests is allergic to nuts, so we need a safe menu.
💡 You must explain any dangerous food allergies to the staff before you order food.
We have decided to celebrate a birthday, so could we bring our own cake?
💡 Some restaurants will charge a small fee if you bring your own dessert.
I have already booked a table, but I need to change the booking time.
💡 Use this if you might arrive later than the time you originally chose.
Could we please change the reservation from four people to six people instead?
💡 It is best to call the restaurant early if your group size changes.
I am calling to confirm our reservation for tonight under the name of Smith.
💡 Confirming your booking will ensure that the restaurant keeps your table for you.
If we are fifteen minutes late, will you still keep the table for us?
💡 This first conditional question helps you understand the restaurant's policy on late arrivals.