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).
Examples of trattoria in a Sentence
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Other new standouts include Il Cannucciato, an al fresco restaurant that serves meats, fish, and seasonal vegetables grilled over an open fire; and La Frasca, a trattoria that specialized in Apulian dishes like handmade orecchiette, fresh burrata, and tiramisù.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Home to the striking façade of Santa Maria del Carmine—a 14th-century church—the square buzzes with wine bars, cafés, and lively trattorias.
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Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
To dine at this West Village trattoria is to live in a fantasy New York City, with all the world clamoring to get in.
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Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Trattoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trattoria. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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