My preference would be for...

Meaning

I would prefer; my choice would be...

Examples

• John: Which restaurant shall we go to?
• Alice: <b>My preference would be for</b> the Italian place; their pasta is amazing.
• John: Hmm, I was thinking of the French bistro.
• Alice: I understand, but honestly, <b>my preference would be for</b> the Italian one tonight.