trattoria

trattoria Definition

trat·to·ria (trä tôr′ē ə; It trät′tō̂ rē′ä)

noun pl. -·rias, -·ri′e-e

a small, inexpensive Italian restaurant

Etymology: It < trattore, innkeeper < trattare, to manage, handle < L tractare: see treat

trattoria Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

local: Many a night was spent in a local trattoria where we enjoyed a lovely meal prepared from local produce.
traditional: This discreet, traditional trattoria is particularly appealing on a sunny day, when the courtyard is perfect for a peaceful lunch.
great: Now that café , along with many others of its kind, has gone to the great trattoria in the sky.
good: Tropea has some of the best trattorias on the south west coast.

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