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Potrebbe prenotarmi un tavolo per stasera?

Could you book a table for this evening?

Pronunciation

'Stasera' — stress the second syllable: 'sta-SE-ra'. It is one word meaning 'this evening'.

When to use it

Ask the concierge to make a restaurant reservation on your behalf. This is a core concierge service and they will often get priority bookings.

What it means

'Prenotarmi un tavolo' = 'to book a table for me'. 'Tavolo' is the table; 'per stasera' = for tonight. Italian restaurants almost always require reservations, especially at dinner. Walk-ins are possible but risky.

Variations

Per quante persone?

For how many people?

The concierge will ask this — be ready to answer

Potrebbe prenotarmi un tavolo per due per le otto?

Could you book a table for two at eight?

Full request with party size and time

Preferisco un posto tranquillo, non troppo rumoroso.

I prefer a quiet place, not too noisy.

Adds a preference for atmosphere

Mini Dialogue

Potrebbe prenotarmi un tavolo per stasera? Certo. Per quante persone e a che ora? Per due, alle otto e mezza. Perfetto, le prenoto da Giulio — ottima cucina locale.

Could you book a table for this evening? Of course. For how many people and at what time? For two, at eight-thirty. Perfect, I'll book you in at Giulio's — excellent local cuisine.

Cultural Note

Dinner in Italy typically starts later than in northern Europe or the US — 8:00 to 9:30 pm is normal. Restaurants often have two seatings. Arriving before 7:30 pm may mean eating alone among tourists; locals arrive later.