Definitions

1. noun

a San Francisco-style fish stew originating from Italian-American cuisine, typically containing a variety of fish and shellfish in a flavorful tomato-based broth.

“The family ordered a bowl of cioppino at the seafood restaurant.”

2. proper noun

the name of a specific restaurant in San Francisco, California, that serves this signature dish.

“We will be dining at Alioto’s, a famous cioppino restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf.”