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Italian word
osteria
a simple, traditional Italian tavern or trattoria
Looks like
osteria (may suggest 'oyster bar' to English speakers)
no direct English equivalent; NOT an oyster restaurant
⚠️ The trap
English speakers sometimes assume 'osteria' relates to oysters (ostriche). It actually comes from 'oste' (innkeeper) — it is a simple, cosy restaurant serving traditional food and local wine.
To say "no direct English equivalent; NOT an oyster restaurant" in Italian:
bar alle ostriche (oyster bar)
"osteria" in English means:
a simple, traditional Italian tavern or trattoria
Example
"Abbiamo cenato in una piccola osteria del centro."
"We had dinner at a small traditional tavern in the town centre."
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