A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Can we sit outside" in Italian
Ask to sit outside at an Italian restaurant or cafe with this simple, polite phrase.
Possiamo sederci fuori?
pos-SYAH-moh seh-DEHR-chee FOO-oh-reeneutral
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Use this when you arrive at a restaurant or bar and want to request an outdoor table. It's perfect for sunny days or when you prefer to dine al fresco.
Alternatives
- Ci sediamo fuori?Slightly more casual, like 'Shall we sit outside?'
- Vorrei un tavolo fuori.More direct, meaning 'I would like a table outside.'
Ways to get it wrong
Forgetting the 'ci'
Saying 'Possiamo sederci fuori?' instead of 'Possiamo sederci fuori?' changes the meaning; 'sederci' means 'to sit ourselves'.
Pronouncing 'fuori'
Make sure to clearly pronounce both syllables of 'fuori' (FOO-oh-ree), not just the first.
A small cultural note
In many Italian cities, outdoor seating is highly prized and often fills up quickly. It's always a good idea to ask specifically for it if that's your preference.
Frequently asked
how to ask for outdoor table in italian
The most common way is 'Possiamo sederci fuori?'. You can also say 'Vorrei un tavolo fuori' if you prefer a more direct request.
is it rude to ask to sit outside in italy
Not at all! Asking 'Possiamo sederci fuori?' is a perfectly normal and polite request. Italians often enjoy dining outdoors when possible.
what is the difference between sederci and sedersi
'Sederci' is the first-person plural form of 'sedersi', meaning 'to sit ourselves'. 'Sedersi' is the infinitive 'to sit oneself'.
