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Tipping in Italy

EURLast reviewed · Feb 2026

Leave 5-10% or round up in restaurants. Round up for taxis and bars.

Rounding common

Most common situations

Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:10-15%
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+Coperto
+is separate from tip
+Rome/Milan more
Bar
Standard:Round up
Taxi
Standard:Round up
How to tip in Italy
•Cash preferred
•Leave on table or hand to staff
•If paying by card, ask to add the tip before paying
Quick tips
"Coperto" is table fee not tip
Rome and Milan tip more
Coins in jar at bars
Other situations
Delivery1-2 EUR
Hairdresser / Barber5-10%
Spa & Massage5-10%
Hotel Staff1-2 EUR
Tour guides5-10 EUR
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport ServicesRound up
Car Services / UberRound up

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Tipping Terms Glossary

Service charge
A mandatory fee added to the bill by the establishment, separate from optional tips.
Round up
To increase the total bill amount to the nearest convenient whole number or denomination.
Exceptional service
Service that exceeds standard expectations, often warranting a higher tip percentage or amount.
Cash preferred
A preference for cash tips over card tips, often because card tips may not reach staff directly.