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italian restaurant
A full-service restaurant specializing in Italian culinary traditions, possibly including pizza, salads, or pasta.
An Italian restaurant is a full-service eatery specializing in foods prepared in the culinary traditions of Italy. It may include serving pizza, salads, and pasta.
Pizza, salads, and pasta are possible offerings rather than a mandatory combination. Italian cooking remains the overall specialization.
A pizzeria has a particular pizza specialty. An Italian restaurant can offer a broader menu without making pizza its principal dish.
