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takeaway restaurant

[/ˈteɪkəweɪ ˌrestərɑːnt/]
nounpl: takeaway restaurants
restaurante de comida para viagem
1. An establishment that prepares and sells food intended to be consumed elsewhere, typically at home or on the go
We ordered dinner from the takeaway restaurant down the street.
Pedimos jantar no restaurante de comida para viagem no final da rua.
2. A casual dining establishment without table service where customers order at a counter and take their food away
The new takeaway restaurant offers quick service and affordable meals.
O novo restaurante de comida para viagem oferece serviço rápido e refeições acessíveis.
NYC Slang
bodega for quick items; 'grab-and-go spot' for casual dining
Synonyms
fast food restaurantquick service restauranttakeout restaurantcarry-out restaurant
Antonyms
sit-down restaurantdine-in restaurantfull-service restaurant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restaurante de comida para viagem
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lanchonete de comida para viagem
Often shortened to 'lanchonete' for casual fast food spots
São Paulo
restaurante de comida para viagem
Also commonly called 'marmitaria' for meal-box delivery
Portugal
restaurante de comida para levar
Portuguese variant using 'levar' instead of 'viagem'

Related Idioms & Phrases

grab a bite
quick bite to eat
food to go
order out
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