Italian · Food & Drink

menù

menu

Beginnernoun · m

Definition

A list of dishes available in a restaurant.

Example

Posso vedere il menù, per favore?

Can I see the menu, please?

Etymology

'Menù' is a borrowed term from French, adapted into Italian to refer to a list of food offerings at a restaurant. Its use became prominent in the culinary discourse in the 20th century.

How & Where It’s Used

'Menù' is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in written form. It is standard across Italian restaurants, with occasional regional variations in content.

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