Meaning
restaurant owner, restaurateur
- a person who owns or manages a restaurant
- restorative agent or tonic (dated/rare)
In a sentence
I ristoratori locali chiedono un aiuto concreto al comune.
Local restaurant owners are asking the municipality for concrete help.
Non tutti i ristoratori riescono a gestire i costi crescenti.
Not all restaurateurs manage to handle rising costs.
Sei mai stato a parlare direttamente con quel ristoratore?
Have you ever spoken directly with that restaurateur?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ristoratore | masculine · singular |
| ristoratori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'ristoratrice'.
- Refers to the owner or manager, not ordinary waiting staff (cameriere).