trattoria
noun
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In Italian, "trattore" is the word for an innkeeper or restaurant owner. That word derives from the Old French verb traitier, which means "to treat" and is related to the Latin tractare, meaning "to drag about, handle, or deal with." "Trattoria," which first appeared in English in 1832, is one of several words that have entered our language to refer to a kind of specialized eatery - in this case, one that specializes in Italian cuisine. Others that have come later include "bistro" (from French, 1921), "brasserie" (from French, 1864), and "taqueria" (from Mexican Spanish, 1982).
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Gary Stoller, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Armando al Pantheon, a cozy, longstanding trattoria located just steps from the ancient monument, is known for its always-perfect cacio e pepe and other Roman staples.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
But, as in a Roman trattoria, the old recipes such as amatriciana, carbonara and gricia still work.
—James Horncastle, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Left bank city now teems with trattorias and gelaterias, and bakeries send out the sweet aromas of Basilicata breads.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Trattoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trattoria. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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