Greek · Travel & Places
εστιατόριο
estiatório
Restaurant
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A place where you pay to eat meals; a traditional one is a ταβέρνα.
Example
Το εστιατόριο έχει ελληνική κουζίνα.
The restaurant has Greek cuisine.
Etymology
'εστιατόριο' (estiatório) originates from the verb 'εστίω' (esthío), which means 'to eat' and is derived from the ancient Greek 'ἔσομαι' (esomai) related to food and feasting. The term entered modern usage to denote establishments where meals are served.
How & Where It’s Used
'εστιατόριο' is typically used in formal and semi-formal settings, commonly found in written materials like menus and restaurant guides. It is widespread throughout Greece, with regional dishes sometimes influencing the types of restaurants encountered.