servito

Servito is the past participle of the Italian verb servire (to serve) and is used both as a participle in compound tenses and as an adjective. It agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number: servito (masculine singular), servita (feminine singular), serviti (masculine plural), and servite (feminine plural).

In grammar, servito forms compound tenses with auxiliary avere or essere, as in è stato servito (it has been served) or è servito al tavolo (it is served at the table). As an adjective, it can describe something that has been served or prepared for service, such as a dish or portion.

In culinary and hospitality contexts, servito is commonly found in menu descriptions and service instructions to indicate that items are served to guests rather than self-served. Common phrases include servito al tavolo (served at the table) and piatti serviti (served dishes). The term helps distinguish service style and timing in restaurants, banquets, and catering.

Beyond its ordinary linguistic use, servito may appear in proper names, surnames, brands, or titles, but the standard sense remains linked to the act of serving or having been served. It is not typically employed as a standalone concept outside Italian-language contexts.

See also: servire, Italian grammar, Italian cuisine terminology.