Lesson No 18A-Vocabulary for types of Restaurants and Cuisines
Restaurants and cuisines come in many different styles, each offering unique foods and experiences. Cafés and bistros are casual places where you can enjoy light meals and coffee. Pizzerias serve Italian dishes like pizza and pasta in a relaxed setting. If you like American food, diners and steakhouses offer classic meals like burgers and steaks. Sushi bars and ramen shops bring Japanese flavors, while tapas bars offer small dishes from Spain. Gastropubs and brasseries provide quality meals in a comfortable atmosphere. Food trucks are a great option for quick and tasty street food. No matter what you’re craving, there’s a restaurant to match your taste.
Here’s a vocabulary list for types of restaurants and cuisines in the same format:
Bistro (bis-troh)
Meaning: A small, casual restaurant serving moderately priced meals.
Example: We had a delicious lunch at the new bistro downtown.
Similar Terms: Café, Brasserie
Diner (dahy-ner)
Meaning: A casual restaurant that typically serves classic American dishes like burgers and breakfast items.
Example: We went to a diner for pancakes and coffee.
Similar Terms: Roadside Café, Eatery
Pizzeria (peet-suh-ree-uh)
Meaning: A restaurant that specializes in making and serving pizza.
Example: We ordered a margherita pizza at the local pizzeria.
Similar Terms: Pizza Parlor, Pizza Joint
Trattoria (trah-toh-ree-ah)
Meaning: An Italian-style restaurant that is typically less formal than a ristorante but offers a full menu.
Example: We enjoyed pasta and wine at a cozy trattoria.
Similar Terms: Osteria, Italian Bistro
Steakhouse (steyk-hous)
Meaning: A restaurant that specializes in serving steaks and other types of meat.
Example: We celebrated his birthday at a famous steakhouse.
Similar Terms: Chophouse, Grill
Buffet (boo-fey)
Meaning: A restaurant where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes set out on a table.
Example: The hotel’s breakfast buffet was amazing.
Similar Terms: Smorgasbord, All-You-Can-Eat
Gastropub (gas-troh-puhb)
Meaning: A pub that serves high-quality food in addition to drinks.
Example: We tried craft beers and gourmet dishes at the new gastropub.
Similar Terms: Pub, Tavern
Sushi Bar (soo-shee bahr)
Meaning: A restaurant or section of a restaurant that specializes in serving sushi.
Example: We sat at the sushi bar and watched the chef prepare our rolls.
Similar Terms: Sushi Restaurant, Sushi Joint
Ristorante (ree-stoh-rahnt-eh)
Meaning: A formal Italian restaurant offering a full menu of traditional dishes.
Example: We dined at an elegant ristorante in Rome.
Similar Terms: Italian Restaurant, Trattoria
Café (ka-fey)
Meaning: A small, informal restaurant typically offering coffee, pastries, and light meals.
Example: We spent the afternoon working in a quiet café.
Similar Terms: Coffee Shop, Coffeehouse
Here’s a vocabulary list for different types of cuisines::
- Italian (it-ahl-yuhn)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of Italy.
- Example: We love Italian cuisine, especially pasta and pizza.
- Similar Terms: Italian food, Italian cooking
- Chinese (chai-neez)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of China.
- Example: Chinese cuisine is known for its dumplings and stir-fries.
- Similar Terms: Chinese food, Cantonese
- Mexican (mek-si-kuhn)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of Mexico.
- Example: Mexican cuisine features dishes like tacos and enchiladas.
- Similar Terms: Mexican food, Tex-Mex
- Indian (in-dee-uhn)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of India.
- Example: Indian cuisine is famous for its spicy curries and rice dishes.
- Similar Terms: Indian food, Indian cooking
- Japanese (ja-puh-neez)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of Japan.
- Example: Japanese cuisine includes sushi, ramen, and tempura.
- Similar Terms: Japanese food, Nipponese
- French (french)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of France.
- Example: French cuisine is known for its pastries and gourmet dishes.
- Similar Terms: French food, Francophone cuisine
- Greek (greek)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of Greece.
- Example: Greek cuisine features dishes like gyros and Greek salad.
- Similar Terms: Greek food, Hellenic cuisine
- Thai (thai)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of Thailand.
- Example: Thai cuisine is famous for its balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.
- Similar Terms: Thai food, Thai cooking
- Middle Eastern (mid-uhl ees-tern)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of the Middle East.
- Example: Middle Eastern cuisine includes dishes like hummus and kebabs.
- Similar Terms: Middle Eastern food, Levantine cuisine
- American (uh-mer-i-kuhn)
- Meaning: Relating to the food of the United States.
- Example: American cuisine ranges from burgers and fries to barbecue and regional specialties.
- Similar Terms: American food, U.S. cuisine
