Italian Phrase
Usiamo OpenTable per prenotare.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘We use OpenTable to make reservations.’ It states a habit or a current practice of using the popular restaurant‑booking app OpenTable for the purpose of booking a table.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain how you (or a group) secure restaurant seats, especially when discussing planning a dinner, a business lunch, or recommending a convenient tool to friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
UsiamoOpenTableperprenotare
Usiamo (usare)
‘Usiamo’ is the first‑person plural present indicative of ‘usare’ (to use). It follows the regular -are verb pattern: us‑ + iamo.
per + infinitive
The preposition ‘per’ introduces a purpose and is followed by an infinitive verb, e.g., ‘per prenotare’ = ‘to book’.
prenotare (infinitive)
‘Prenotare’ is the infinitive form of the verb meaning ‘to reserve / to book’. It is used after ‘per’ to express the intended action.
🗨In Conversation
Usiamo OpenTable per prenotare.
We use OpenTable to make reservations.
Ottima idea, così troviamo subito un tavolo.
Great idea, that way we find a table right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Usiamo OpenTable di prenotare.
‘di’ does not express purpose; use ‘per’ before an infinitive.
Usiamo OpenTable per prenotazione.
After ‘per’ you need the infinitive, not the noun form.
Usiamo OpenTable per prenotare.
If you’re speaking about a single person, use ‘uso’ instead of ‘usiamo’.
↔Alternatives
Facciamo una prenotazione con OpenTable.
We make a reservation with OpenTable.
Utilizziamo OpenTable per riservare un tavolo.
We use OpenTable to reserve a table.
Prenotiamo tramite OpenTable.
We book through OpenTable.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, reserving a table is common for popular restaurants, especially in larger cities. While many locals still call the restaurant directly, younger Italians increasingly rely on apps like OpenTable, TheFork (TripAdvisor), or Quandoo. Remember that some traditional trattorias may not accept online bookings, so a quick phone call can still be useful.