Can we have a table near the window?
fi-NES-tra — three syllables, stress on the second.
When you enter a restaurant and want to request a specific table position — near the window, in a corner, away from the kitchen, etc.
'Vicino a' means 'near/close to'. 'La finestra' is the window. You can substitute 'finestra' with 'terrazza' (terrace), 'angolo' (corner), 'entrata' (entrance), or 'cucina' (kitchen) depending on your preference.
Possiamo sederci nell'angolo?
Can we sit in the corner?
'Nell'angolo' (in the corner) — quieter and more private
Preferiamo un tavolo lontano dalla cucina.
We prefer a table away from the kitchen.
Practical for a quieter dining experience
C'è un tavolo con vista?
Is there a table with a view?
Relevant in restaurants with scenic terraces or lake/sea views
Window tables in Italian restaurants with piazza views are highly coveted and often reserved in advance. If you have your heart set on a specific table, mention it when booking — most restaurants will try to accommodate you.