Italian · Food & Drink
"Restaurant" in Italian: ristorante
il ristorante
Restaurant in Italian is il ristorante (ree-stoh-RAHN-teh), masculine. Plural i ristoranti. Mangiare al ristorante means to eat out.
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How to pronounce ristorante
Say it
ree-stoh-RAHN-teh
/ri.stoˈran.te/
Ristorante stresses RAHN: ree-stoh-RAHN-teh. Soft s. Final e is light.
"Restaurant" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il ristorante | the restaurant Default noun. | Default noun. |
| al ristorante | at the restaurant / out to eat Plans. | Plans. |
| ristorante tipico | typical / local restaurant Tourist and local guides. | Tourist and local guides. |
| i ristoranti | the restaurants Plural. | Plural. |
How to use ristorante in real life
- 1Booking call
Vorrei prenotare un tavolo al ristorante.
I'd like to book a table at the restaurant.
Al ristorante.
- 2Street choice
Questo ristorante apre solo a cena.
This restaurant opens only for dinner.
Questo ristorante.
- 3Weekend plan
Domenica mangiamo in un ristorante sul lago.
Sunday we're eating at a restaurant by the lake.
Un ristorante.
Mistakes English speakers make with ristorante
Incorrect: La ristorante è pieno.
Correct: Il ristorante è pieno.
Masculine: il ristorante.
Incorrect: Andiamo al restaurant.
Correct: Andiamo al ristorante.
Use ristorante, not English restaurant.
Good to know
Ristorante often means a sit-down place with a menu; a trattoria or osteria can feel more casual. Booking with un tavolo per due is normal even midweek.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to eat tonight
ChatPal
Preferisci un ristorante di pesce o di carne?
Do you prefer a fish or meat restaurant?
You
Un ristorante di pesce vicino al porto.
A fish restaurant near the harbour.
ChatPal
Ok, prenoto quel ristorante per le otto.
Ok, I'll book that restaurant for eight.
You
Perfetto.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Restaurant" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il ristorante.
At the restaurant?
Al ristorante.
Plural?
I ristoranti.
Book a table?
Prenotare un tavolo al ristorante.
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