Restaurant (en. Restaurant)

/restauʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Public establishment where meals are prepared and served.
The new restaurant in the center is very popular among young people.
El nuevo restaurant del centro es muy popular entre los jóvenes.
Place that offers a specific menu and service to diners.
We went to an Italian restaurant and tried fresh pasta.
Fuimos a un restaurant italiano y probamos pasta fresca.
Facility where one can eat and socialize.
Couples often choose a romantic restaurant to celebrate anniversaries.
Las parejas suelen elegir un restaurant romántico para celebrar aniversarios.

Etymology

From the French 'restaurant', which means 'to restore' or 'to recover'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to a restaurant
To visit a place to eat.
ir a un restaurant
to book at a restaurant
To make a reservation in advance to guarantee a spot in an establishment.
reservar en un restaurant
daily menu
Selection of specific dishes offered at a restaurant on a given day.
menu del día
to eat out
To consume food in a restaurant rather than at home.
comer fuera
to pay the bill
To settle the amount owed for food and services.
pagar la cuenta

Related Words

chef
Person responsible for preparing food in a restaurant.
chef
cook
Chef's assistant who prepares and cooks dishes.
cocinero
menu
List of dishes offered at a restaurant.
menú
diner
Person who eats in a restaurant.
comensal
ambiance
The decoration and style of a restaurant.
ambientación

Slang Meanings

Restô
Let's go to the trendy restô.
Vamos al restô que está de moda.
Lugui
Yesterday I had dinner in a really good lugui.
Ayer cené en un lugui muy bueno.
Bar
That bar has excellent food service.
Ese bar tiene un excelente servicio de comidas.