What Do You Call a Cheap Restaurant?

Types of Eating Establishments

• A cheap restaurant is called a greasy spoon or cafeteria.
• A small cafe is called a bistro.
• An Italian restaurant is called a ristorante.
• Eatery is an informal word for a place to buy and eat food, like a cafe, diner or restaurant.
• The first fast food chain was White Castle, opened in 1921.

Benefits of Dining Out

• Going out to eat offers flexibility in choosing what to eat.
• It can serve as a mini-holiday from cooking at home.
• Restaurants allow for socializing and bonding with friends and family.
• Some of the best cheap restaurants for groups include The Cheesecake Factory, which offers discounts for large parties.

Culinary Terminology

What is a word for cheap food?

• A small cafe is called a bistro.
• A restaurant derives from the French verb "to restore."
• An Italian eatery is a ristorante.
• Popular French dishes include steak frites and ratatouille.

What is a synonym for a small restaurant?

• A small cafe is called a bistro.
• A restaurant derives from the French verb "to restore."
• An Italian eatery is a ristorante.
• Popular French dishes include steak frites and ratatouille.