Food Establishments
Each type of establishment has a defined role and traditionally sticks to it.
| Establishment | Description |
|---|---|
| Agriturismo | Working farms that offer accommodations and meals. Sometimes meals are served to guests only. Marked by a green and gold sign with a knife and fork. |
| Bar/Caffé | Locations which serve coffee, soft drinks, juice and alcohol. Hours are generally from 6am to 10pm. Foods may include brioche, panini, tramezzini (sandwiches) and spuntini (snacks such as olives, potato crisps and small pieces of frittata). |
| Birreria | A bar that offers beer found in central and northern regions of Italy. |
| Bruschetteria | Specialises in Bruschetta, though other dishes may also be offered. |
| Frasca/Locanda | Friulian wine producers that open for the evening and may offer food along with their wines. |
| Gelateria | An Italian ice cream shop/bar, that sells gelato. A shop where the customer can get his or her gelato to go, or sit down and eat it in a cup or a cone. Bigger ice desserts, coffee, or liquors may also be ordered. |
| Osteria | Focused on simple food of the region, often having only a verbal menu. Many are open only at night but some open for lunch. |
| Paninoteca | Sandwich shop open during the day. |
| Pizzeria | Locations specializing in Pizza. Wood fired-pizza ovens are a specialty of Italy. |
| Polenteria | A regional establishment seen in limited number north of Emilia-Romagna. |
| Ristorante | Often offers upscale cuisine and printed menus. |
| Rosticceria | It's a kind of fast-food offering traditional local dishes like cotoletta alla milanese, roasted meat (usually pork or chicken) even as take-away |
| Spaghetteria | Originating in Naples, offering pasta dishes and other main courses. |
| Tavola Calda | Literally "hot table", offers pre-made regional dishes. Most open at 11am and close late. |
| Trattoria | A dining establishment often family run with inexpensive prices and an informal atmosphere. |
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