Do I need to tip in Italy?

Tipping is optional in Italy, with modest extras mostly tied to service quality.

How much should I tip in restaurants, bars, and taxis in Italy?

In restaurants, rounding up the bill is common. Bars and taxis usually just round up.

What counts as a bigger tip for exceptional service in Italy?

For restaurants, around 5-10% is common for exceptional service ("Coperto" is not a tip).

Tipping in Italy

Q: How do people usually leave the tip in Italy?

Leave the tip on the table or hand it directly to staff.

EURLast reviewed · Apr 2026

Tipping is not expected in Italy. In restaurants, round up or leave a small extra for good service, and check whether "servizio" (service charge) is already included.

Tipping not expected

Quick answer

Restaurant

Standard:Round up

Exceptional:5-10%

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+"Coperto" (cover charge) is not a tip

+Fine dining or very good service may get a small extra

−If "servizio" (service charge) is on the bill, no extra tip is needed

Bar

Standard:Round up

Taxi

Standard:Round up

Exceptional:Small extra

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+Luggage help or a longer ride may justify more

−Most rides only need rounding up

How to tip in Italy

•Check whether "servizio" (service charge) is already included

•Round up or leave a small cash tip for very good service

•Leave the tip on the table or hand it directly to staff

Quick tips

"Coperto" (cover charge) is a table fee, not a tip

Rome, Milan, and tourist areas are a bit more tip-oriented

Bars and taxis usually just round up

More tipping situations (8)

Delivery1-2 EUR

Hairdresser / Barber5-10%

Spa & Massage5-10%

Hotel Staff1-2 EUR

Tour guides5-10 EUR per day

Valet ParkingRound up

Airport ServicesRound up

Car Services / UberRound up

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