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TIPPING // EUROPEAppreciated but optional

Tipping in Italy

Often a 'coperto' (cover charge) or 'servizio' is on the bill; extra is optional.

The short answer

Often a 'coperto' (cover charge) or 'servizio' is on the bill; extra is optional. A coperto is a per-person cover charge, not a tip — it's normal and not optional.

What to tip, service by service

Restaurants
Round up or leave a few euros; check for 'coperto' or 'servizio incluso'.
Bars & cafés
Round up.
Taxis & rideshare
Round up.
Hotels
A euro or two per night.
Tour guides & drivers
5–10% for guides.
Good to know

A coperto is a per-person cover charge, not a tip — it's normal and not optional. Customs shift over time and by venue, and tourist areas often expect more than locals give. When in doubt, a small tip in the local currency and cash is rarely wrong.