An Italian restaurant is a type of eatery that specializes in Italian cuisine. The two most common types of Italian restaurants are trattorias and pizzerias. A trattoria is a casual Italian-style eatery that serves traditional dishes such as pasta, pizza, and other Italian specialties. A pizzeria is an Italian restaurant that specializes in pizza, usually with a wood-fired oven. Both trattorias and pizzerias offer a variety of Italian dishes, but the main focus of each type of restaurant is different.