2019-08-18

I am researching local or tourist-oriented facilities in regards of Food/Lodging industry.

Could you please clarify the difference among,

Bettola

Osteria

Taverna

Trattoria

Ristorante

And among

Locanda

Pensione

Albergo

Hotel

I did look all these words in Ragazzini's dictionary, but it is still not clear if there are socio-economical or cultural distinctions, a grading, or a scale of perception of values, not really economical, but of quality?

For example, I heard some would try first Trattorias first, before restaurants, as their "cucina" is supposed to be more genuine?

Thank you.

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