noun
- Small, thin slices of toasted bread, typically served as an appetizer with toppings such as cheese, pâté, or vegetables.
Usage: Plural form; singular is crostino or crostini (used as both singular and plural in English).; Italian origin; commonly used in Italian cuisine.
Examples
- We served crostini with olive tapenade at the dinner party.
- The appetizer platter included crostini topped with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
- She arranged the crostini on a wooden board for easy serving.
- Crostini are a popular choice for cocktail parties because they are easy to eat.
- The restaurant offered crostini with various spreads as a complimentary starter.