Making a Restaurant Reservation
These phrases will help you confidently book a table, handle dietary requirements, and change your plans at Norwegian restaurants.
Key Phrases
Jeg vil gjerne bestille et bord for to i kveld.
neutralI would like to book a table for two tonight.
The standard, polite way to ask for a table over the phone.
Har dere et ledig bord for to?
casualDo you have a free table for two?
Perfect for walking in and asking the staff directly.
Kan vi reservere til klokken åtte?
neutralCan we reserve for eight o'clock?
Vi kan dessverre ikke komme likevel.
politeUnfortunately, we cannot come after all.
A polite way to cancel if your plans change.
Jeg må endre reservasjonen min fra tirsdag til onsdag.
neutralI need to change my reservation from Tuesday to Wednesday.
God kveld. Jeg bestilte et bord for to.
politeGood evening. I booked a table for two.
Uses the past tense to state what you did earlier.
Vi har et bord på navnet Olsen.
neutralWe have a table under the name Olsen.
En av oss er allergisk mot nøtter.
neutralOne of us is allergic to nuts.
Kan dere tilpasse maten for en glutenallergiker?
politeCan you adapt the food for someone with a gluten allergy?
Use this to politely ask about accommodations before booking.
Så, et bord for fire klokken sju?
casualSo, a table for four at seven o'clock?
A quick way to double-check the details at the end of the conversation.