Tipping In Italy - A Complete Guide
Quick Guide
🍽️ Restaurant - 10-15% If Great & No "Servizio" Service Fee
🍹 Bar - No Tip or €1-2
🚕 Taxi - 5-10% For Good Service
🛎️ Porter/Bellhop - €1-2/Bag
🛏️ Housekeeping - €1-2/Day
📸 Tour Guide - 5-10%
☕️ Coffee Bar - Leave Change (Counter/Jar)
Tipping in Italy is a gesture of appreciation for excellent service. It won’t be expected in most cases but it is appreciated and you risk coming across as rude if you don’t tip in certain situations.
Calculate a culturally appropriate tip for Italy using the calculator below and read on for more detail on tipping in Restaurants, Bars, Taxis, Hotels, Coffee Bars, etc.
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Tipping in Restaurants
When dining in Italy, tipping around 10-15% of the bill is common, especially if the service is exceptional. However, if a “servizio” or “service charge” has been included in your bill, you don’t need to tip on top of this.
If you see “coperto” on your bill, that isn’t the same as a tip of service charge. That’s a separate and somewhat controversial fee that covers the space and tableware used during your meal.
Hand any tip directly to waitstaff and tip in cash. Tipping on card isn’t common in Italy and it’s not always possible given the way some of their card machines work.
Tipping in Bars
In bars in Italy, tipping is not mandatory. However, a small gesture of €1-2 for good service can be appreciated. Leave the tip on the counter or in the designated tip jar.
Tipping Taxi Drivers
When taking a taxi or Uber in Italy, a tip of 5-10% of the total fare is a polite way to show appreciation for good service. Simply hand the tip to the driver upon reaching your destination.
Tipping The Porter/Bellhop
Tip your hotel porter or bellhop €1-2 per bag and hand them any tip directly.
Tipping Housekeeping
Leaving a tip of €1-2 per day for your housekeeper is appreciated, especially if they’ve done a good job or you’ve made their job a bit more challenging.
Tipping Tour Guides
When you participate in a guided tour in Italy it's customary to tip 5-10% of the tour cost, provided you're satisfied with the experience. Hand this gratuity directly to your guide at the end of the tour.
Tipping In Coffee Bars
At local coffee bars it’s common to leave your change on the counter or in the establishment’s tip jar as a way to acknowledge swift service.
Which Currency To Use
You’ll be using the Euro (€). Cash is preferred for tipping so you should carry coins and bills with you for convenience. Even though cards are widely accepted in Italy, it’s not always possible or optimal to tip by card.
"Buon viaggio!" (Have a safe journey!) 🇮🇹🛵🍝
