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Making a Restaurant Reservation

Use these phrases when you need to secure a table, convey dietary preferences, or modify an existing booking at a busy restaurant.

Key Phrases

I would like to inquire whether a table for four might be available this coming Friday evening at approximately eight.

Could we possibly secure a reservation for a party of six, assuming that you have availability at that time?

We would be extremely grateful if you could accommodate a table near the window, which would offer a quieter atmosphere.

Please let us know if the chef can prepare gluten-free alternatives, as one of our guests has a severe allergy.

If we had realized the restaurant was so popular, we would have contacted you much earlier to secure our table.

I am calling to confirm the reservation that was made yesterday under the name of Miller for tomorrow evening.

Would it be possible to postpone our booking to nine o'clock, despite the fact that you are currently very busy?

Although we originally booked for six people, we now need to reduce the size of our reservation to four guests.

If a table were to become available earlier in the evening, we would highly appreciate it if you notified us.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
Good morning, I would like to inquire whether a table for four might be available this coming Friday evening.
Staff
We currently have openings at seven and nine o'clock, although the latter reservation is restricted to two hours.
Customer
If we took the earlier slot, would we still have sufficient time to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed?
Staff
A two-hour limit is typically sufficient, but we can extend this period if a later booking is not requested.
Customer
Please let us know if the chef can prepare gluten-free alternatives, as one of our guests has a severe allergy.
Staff
Our kitchen is fully equipped to handle dietary needs, which are always noted during the reservation confirmation process.
Customer
In that case, I am calling to confirm the reservation that was made under the name of Miller.
Staff
Your booking is now confirmed, and we look forward to welcoming your party this Friday evening at seven.

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