Is tipping expected in Positano?

Tipping is a very touchy subject and there are many threads on TA, The general consensus is to do whatever you feel comfortable with. There is no need to tip in Italy but a couple of euros doesn't hurt and most people round the bill up in restaurants but 15-20% is over the top, I think.



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I suggest tipping ~1-4 Euros if you're at a sit-down restaurant if you liked the service. Most sit down restaurants already have a built-in “dine-in” fee, this is MOST definitely true for almost every sit-down restaurant in Positano. If they brought bread to your table, chances are they charged you for that too!

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Restaurants in Italy almost always include a cover charge of 10-15% on your bill which includes the waiter's tip. If his or her service was exceptional you can leave a few euros on the table, or round out the bill. The high tip percentage (15-20%) is something you have in the States. Not necessary here.

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Is tipping expected in Italy? First off, tipping in Italy is neither mandatory nor expected, but if you do decide to do so, the gesture is a very clear indicator that you appreciated the service provided.

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Restaurants in Italy almost always include a cover charge of 10-15% on your bill which includes the waiter's tip. If his or her service was exceptional you can leave a few euros on the table, or round out the bill. The high tip percentage (15-20%) is something you have in the States.

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What is the rule for tipping in Italy? There is no strict rule about tipping in Italy. Leaving a tip is a courteous gesture that shows the person who provided a service to you, that you appreciated their help. As such, leaving a tip is entirely up to you and, in many cases, it will not be expected, albeit appreciated.

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First off, tipping in Italy is neither mandatory nor expected, but if you do decide to do so, the gesture is a very clear indicator that you appreciated the service provided.

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Should I be tipping in Italy and if so, how much? Unlike the US or even the UK, Italy is not a country where a tip is expected.

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The short answer is yes. Drinking water from the tap in Italy is considered safe. Tap water in the major cities and towns around Italy is safe for consumption, and there are thousands of old-style water fountains dotted around cities, like Rome, where you can fill up water bottles.

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This is a big reason why we recommend long pants, capris, or shorts and skirts below the knee, as well as blouses and shirts rather than tank tops. There's also an expectation that people visiting churches in Italy should be quiet.

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Extra charges: restaurants on Capri, like those across Italy, routinely add a per person coperto service charge (usually between EUR 1-2 per patron) and an automatic servizio gratuity charge for larger groups. It is not customary to tip in Italian restaurants, as servers are paid a fixed salary, not in tips.

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While it's safe to drink the tap water, in restaurants you will always be offered bottled water, flat or bubbly. If you ask for tap water, chances are you will be given it, but it's generally considered a request only made by uninformed and/or cheapskate tourists.

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Transportation Tipping Cab driver: 15 percent to 20 percent tip of the fare. (Find out ahead of time if your cabbie accepts a credit card. If he or she doesn't, make sure you have enough cash for both fare and tip.)

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  • Eating Chicken with Pasta.
  • Serving Everything on the Same Plate.
  • Ketchup.
  • Drinking a Cappuccino After a Meal.
  • Asking for Non-Italian Dishes.
  • Sprinkling Parmesan on Everything.
  • Dipping Bread into Oil and Balsamic Vinegar.
  • Drinking Anything Other Than Water or Wine With Food.


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TAXIS. Again, a tip is not expected by taxi drivers in Italy. If you really enjoyed the ride, you can round up your fare. If the trip was particularly long, you can round up to the nearest ten Euro.

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Restaurants in Italy almost always include a cover charge of 10-15% on your bill which includes the waiter's tip. If his or her service was exceptional you can leave a few euros on the table, or round out the bill. The high tip percentage (15-20%) is something you have in the States. Not necessary here.

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It is always a good idea to tip Housekeeping in hotels, regardless of the length of your stay. A general rule of thumb is to leave $2-5 per day for each night you are staying at the hotel.

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