Literally translated, piatti means plate. However, it’s often used to refer to a plate of food, rather than the actual dish it rests upon. For instance, on the Bottiglia menu, you’ll see that a portion of our menu is called “Pasta e Piatti” which means “pasta and plates,” as in this is the section of the menu devoted to pasta and other ... Found on https://bottiglialv.com/italian-food-glossary/