French Phrase
Et le resto italien ?
Meaning
A casual way to ask someone what they think about the Italian restaurant, usually after mentioning other dining options. It literally translates to “And the Italian restaurant?” and carries a tone of suggestion or curiosity.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings—among friends, family, or coworkers—when you’re deciding where to eat or when you want to bring up the Italian restaurant as a possible choice.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Etlerestoitalien?
Et (and)
A coordinating conjunction used to add another element to the conversation, often informal.
le (definite article)
Masculine singular article that agrees with the noun 'resto'.
resto (colloquial)
Shortened, informal form of 'restaurant'; common in spoken French.
italien (adjective)
Adjective meaning 'Italian', placed after the noun and agrees in gender and number (masculine singular).
Question mark
Rising intonation signals a question; the phrase is a short, informal inquiry.
🗨In Conversation
On a déjà choisi le sushi, mais qu’en penses‑tu du resto français ?
We've already chosen sushi, but what do you think about the French restaurant?
Et le resto italien ?
And the Italian restaurant?
✕Common Mistakes
Et le resto italienne ?
The adjective must agree with the masculine noun 'resto', not the feminine form.
Et resto italien ?
Dropping the article makes the phrase sound incomplete in French.
Et le restaurant italien ?
While grammatically correct, using the full form 'restaurant' in a very informal chat can sound overly formal.
↔Alternatives
Et le restaurant italien ?
And the Italian restaurant?
Qu’en est‑il du restaurant italien ?
What about the Italian restaurant?
Ça te dit le resto italien ?
Do you feel like the Italian restaurant?
Cultural Tip
In France, dining is often a social event, and the choice of restaurant can spark lively debate. Using "resto" signals familiarity and a relaxed atmosphere. If you’re speaking with someone you don’t know well, opt for the full form "restaurant" to keep the tone polite.