Tipping in Italy

0-10% typical

How it works

Many Italian restaurants add a small cover charge (coperto) per person to the bill, separate from service. This is not a tip — it is a standard cost of sitting down at the table.

How much to tip

A tip beyond the coperto is not required. A small amount, roughly 5-10%, is a common way to recognise good service, more often in cash.

In practice

Look for coperto or servizio listed on the printed receipt before deciding whether anything extra is appropriate.

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