🇮🇹 Tipping & service charge in Italy

Service is usually included — rounding up or leaving small change is common. Restaurants in Italy don’t usually add a service charge. Menu prices normally include IVA (10%).

At a glance

Currency: EUR
Service charge: Usually none
IVA: 10% · included in prices
Tip: round up
Cover charge: 2.5 EUR

Some restaurants charge a cover of around 2.5 EUR per person.

Popular ways to pay friends back: Satispay, Bonifico, PayPal.

Example: dinner for 4

A €140 dinner for 4 comes to €150 with the usual charges — €37.50 per person.

Food & drinks	€140
Cover charge	€10
Total	€150
Each pays (4 people)	€37.50

Split a bill in Italy

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip in Italy?

Service is usually included — rounding up or leaving small change is common.

Is there a service charge in Italy?

Restaurants in Italy don’t usually add a service charge.

Is tax included in restaurant prices in Italy?

Menu prices normally include IVA (10%).

Typical values only — rates vary by city, state and restaurant. Always check your receipt.