Restaurant in Tagalog

Restaurant in Tagalog translates to “Restawran” (formal dining establishment) or “Kainan” (eating place). Filipinos use various terms depending on the type and formality of the dining establishment, from casual “karinderya” to upscale “restawran.” This guide explores the nuances of these terms and how they’re used in everyday Filipino conversation when discussing places to eat.

[Words] = Restaurant

[Definition]:
– Restaurant /ˈrɛstərɒnt/ or /ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
– Noun 1: A commercial establishment where meals and drinks are prepared and served to customers.
– Noun 2: A place of business where people pay to sit and eat meals that are cooked and served on the premises.

[Synonyms] = Restawran, Kainan, Karinderya, Turo-turo, Hapag-kainan, Pag-kakainan, Lantakan, Dulangan.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: We decided to try the new Italian restaurant that opened downtown last week.
– Ex1_PH: Nagpasya kaming subukan ang bagong Italian restawran na nagbukas sa sentro ng lungsod noong nakaraang linggo.

– Ex2_EN: The restaurant was fully booked, so we had to make a reservation for next Friday.
– Ex2_PH: Ang kainan ay puno na, kaya kailangan naming gumawa ng reserbasyon para sa susunod na Biyernes.

– Ex3_EN: My favorite restaurant serves authentic Filipino dishes at affordable prices.
– Ex3_PH: Ang paboritong restawran ko ay naghahain ng tunay na pagkaing Pilipino sa abot-kayang presyo.

– Ex4_EN: The family owns a small restaurant near the market where locals eat breakfast.
– Ex4_PH: Ang pamilya ay may-ari ng maliit na karinderya malapit sa palengke kung saan kumakain ang mga taga-rito ng almusal.

– Ex5_EN: After the movie, let’s go to that seafood restaurant by the bay.
– Ex5_PH: Pagkatapos ng pelikula, pumunta tayo sa seafood restawran sa tabi ng look.