Italian · Food & Drink
ristorante
restaurant
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A place where meals are cooked and served to customers.
Example
Andiamo in quel ristorante stasera?
Shall we go to that restaurant tonight?
Etymology
'Ristorante' originates from the French word 'restaurer', which means 'to restore' or 'to refresh'. It blossomed in the Italian language in the 19th century to denote places serving meals.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ristorante' is used in formal and informal settings, especially in culinary contexts. The term is universally understood across Italy, though the style may vary from region to region.