Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > Europe
Reload this Page >

What is best time for Dinner reservations??

What is best time for Dinner reservations??

Old May 17th, 2000, 05:35 PM
  #1  
T.Lund
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
What is best time for Dinner reservations??

We know Italians eat late and we will also eat a lunch, when in your opinoin is the best time for dinner reservations after a day of travel? 20:00 or 21:00?? Trying to make reservations so need help. Thanks, Tina
 
Old May 17th, 2000, 05:58 PM
  #2  
Ed
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Speaking only for Rome, restaurants now open as early as 7 or 7:30, though many not until 8. This is 60 - 90 minutes later than many years ago. Earlier than 8 and you'll find yourself somewhat alone, but no need to wait until 9 if you find that uncomfortable.

I'd guess possibly even earlier up north, later in the south.

Ed
 
Old May 18th, 2000, 04:36 AM
  #3  
elaine
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Based on travel to Venice, Florence, and Siena, anytime I dined any earlier than
20:30 I was surrounded only by fellow American tourists.
 
Old May 18th, 2000, 09:17 AM
  #4  
Paulo
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Most good Italian restaurants that accept dinner reservations use the policy of a single serving per table per night. If the restaurant you're interested in follows this policy, you don't need to specify a time at all. You may be asked at what time you intend to show up just as a reference (you'll have a table readdy for you if you show up earlier or later). There are restaurants that serve a table more than once, though ... More often than not, it doesn't pay to dine in these restaurants (at least on what concerns me, I try to avoid them). In case you decide to go for it nonetheless, to be sure not having to wait for a table, you should reserve for an earlier hour.

Paulo

 
Old May 18th, 2000, 10:23 AM
  #5  
richard j vicek
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Good afternoon, TL
Have had good luck in ristorantes with
reservations in Rome, Firenze and Venice
to make them for 0730PM, it seems that
this when the ristorantes begin to fill
and have not yet filled to not being
able to get seated immediately or the
biggest is the slowdown in the kitchen
due to large number of orders being
placed. This is my opinion.
Richard of La Grange Park, IL
 
Old May 18th, 2000, 01:00 PM
  #6  
Dawn
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Does one need to make reservations for Trattoria's or just the fancier restaurants? We generally just stop by places that look good and go in but haven't been to Italy yet and aren't familiar with the customs there. Should we find a place on our daily travels and reserve for that same night?
 
Old May 19th, 2000, 03:48 AM
  #7  
Denise
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Going to Tuscany - Castellini in Chianti?
BOOK. Trattoria's opened at 7.00 pm. full by 7.10. Restaurants opened at 7.30pm - no vacancies. And this was in October!

Denise
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -