2. Origin of categories
In British English, the term restaurant almost
always means an eating establishment with table
service, so the "sit down" qualification is not usually
necessary. Fast food and takeaway (take-out) outlets
with counter service are not normally referred to as
restaurants.
3. • Everyone knows that a restaurant is an establishment where food is
prepared and served to customers in exchange for money. But
beyond this very basic definition, restaurants may be categorized
based on a myriad of factors, from services, location, and specific
cuisine to cost, atmosphere, formality, and so on.
4. 1. Bistro – Originating in Paris,
bistros are small neighborhood
restaurants, usually specializing
in (but not limited to) French
home-style cooking. They
mostly serve simple, reasonably
priced meals in a cozy, casual
setting.
5. 2. Pizzeria – As you would have thought, a pizzeria is an establishment where pizza
is baked and served. In Italy, where they originate, you’ll find two different types
of pizzerie – one is a traditional sit-down restaurant, which may also serve wine,
salads, and pasta dishes; and the other one, born in Rome, is some sort of bakery or
take away joint selling pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice).
• Established in 1830, Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba in Naples is widely regarded as the
world’s first pizzeria.
6. • 3. Food truck – A licensed vehicle equipped with a kitchen to cook and
serve food at temporary sites. Unlike the average hot dog carts or taco
wagons, these restaurants on wheels travel on their own power and are
packed with more sophisticated cooking appliances, providing a superior
street food experience.
• Focusing on limited, yet inventive dishes at reasonable prices, gourmet
food trucks are a growing trend all over the world.
7. 4. Fast food – Synonymous with McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, and
Pizza Hut, fast food restaurants distinguish themselves through the speed
of service, convenience, and affordability. They are normally part of major
international chains or franchises, and feature limited, not-so-healthy
menus, usually consisting of hamburgers, French fries, pizza, and soft
drinks.
