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In this lesson we will learn how to reserve a table at a restaurant.

MAKING A RESERVATION FOR THE NEXT DAY

Hello, Claridges Restaurant. What may I assist you with?
I’d like to make a reservation for two.
May I know your name, please?
I’m Cindy Lautner.
Okay, when is your reservation for?
It’s for tomorrow evening at 5 pm.
Okay, done. We reserved your table for two, for tomorrow evening.
Okay, thank you.
You are welcome ma’am.

RESERVING FOR A PARTY

Hi, is this Moon Luck restaurant?
Yes, it is. Will this side. How may I help you?
Actually, I wanted to ask if I can book a section of the restaurant for a birthday party.
Yes, you definitely can. But you will have to pay extra for that.
Yes, I’m willing to pay extra. I have around 20 people on my guest list, how much would it cost?
With meal and extra charges, it would cost you around 1200 (twelve hundred) dollars.
Okay, fine. Can you reserve tables for 25 people for the party coming this Thursday? From 2 till 6.
Yes, sure. If you want, we can also decorate the section for you, free of charge.
Yeah, sure. Thank you!
You are welcome. Have a nice day!

RESERVING AT SHORT NOTICE

Hello, this is Street House Cafe. How may I help you?
Hi, my name is Nicole. I’d like to reserve a table for four people, today at 5 p.m.
Sorry, Ma’am. The reservations for today are full. You can reserve for tomorrow.
I know, I’m reserving at a very short notice. Can you please try to arrange something? It’s my husband’s birthday today.
It’s impossible right now at the restaurant, but you can try the Black City Cafe on South St. They will have a place and they are equally good.
Is that so? I think I’ll do that. Thank you for your suggestion.

RESERVING TWO DIFFERENT TABLES

Hello, this is Kenyan Food Restaurant. How can I help you?
Hello, my name is Larry. I would like to reserve two different tables.
Okay, how many people on each table?
Two people each. Reservation is for next week, June 27th, Monday at 4 p.m.
Yes, Sir. Would you like the corner table or the middle?
Reserve both in different corners with a window view.
Okay, we have reserved two tables for two people each for June 27th, Monday at 4 p.m.
Yes, thanks a lot.
You’re welcome. Hope you enjoy! Have a great day!
Yeah sure. You too.

REPEAT THESE PHRASES

I’d like to make a reservation for two.

It’s for tomorrow evening at 5 pm.

Actually, I wanted to ask if I can book a section of the restaurant for a birthday party.

Can you reserve tables for 25 people for the party coming this Thursday? From 2 till 6.

I’d like to reserve a table for four people, today at 5 p.m.

Can you please try to arrange something?

I would like to reserve two different tables.

Reserve both in different corners with a window view.