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crostino

crostino

8.5
A small piece of toasted bread with a tasty topping like cheese or tomato served as a starter
  • noun
  • /krəˈstiːnoʊ/
translation icon : crostini
  • I had a delicious crostino with tomato and basil.

And just like that, you go from some story about some kid in a math class and now you're talking about crostini and wine.

Examples

  • She ordered a mushroom crostino as a starter before the main course arrived.

  • At the party, we enjoyed a variety of crostini with different cheeses and spreads.

  • The chef prepared a delicious crostino topped with tomato and basil for each guest.

  • The crostini were topped with goat cheese and honey.

  • For the appetizer, she served a crispy crostino topped with fresh tomatoes and basil.

  • At the party, we enjoyed several crostini with various spreads and toppings.

  • He prepared a delicious crostino with olive tapenade for the guests.

Synonyms

crouton
vscrostino
20 3.2

A small piece of toasted bread added to salads or soups for crunch

is an appetizer-sized topped bread rather than a garnish for dishes
bruschetta
vscrostino
9 5.3

An Italian starter of toasted bread topped with olive oil and tomatoes

is a small toasted bread appetizer with varied savory toppings
canapé
vscrostino
5 4.0

A small piece of bread or cracker with a savory topping served before a meal

is served as a general appetizer rather than only at parties
tartine
vscrostino
1 6.3

A slice of bread with a spread like butter or jam

is smaller and served as an appetizer rather than a general snack
avocado toast
vscrostino
1 2.8

A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed or sliced avocado

is a small appetizer bite rather than a full breakfast slice
croute
vscrostino
1 8.1

A toasted piece of bread or pastry used to hold food

is a small toasted appetizer piece not a pastry base

How Fancy

canape
1 6.3
crostino
8.5

Surface Forms

crostino singular
crostini plural

Etymology

The word crostino comes from the Italian crosta and the old Latin crusta, both meaning 'crust'. So think of a crostino as a little 'crust' of toasted bread with a topping, which is why it is a small appetizer.