What time do people eat dinner in Sorrento?

Everything you need to know about dining in Sorrento: Lunch is served from 12:30pm to 3:00pm and dinner from 7:30pm to 11pm (or even later in the summer). That said, there are many restaurants which serve meals all day long, so you can have a late lunch or an early dinner.



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Italy is known for it's very late meals - lunch is about 1.30pm (earliest!) and dinner depends on the season - it can be as late at 11pm! One of the reasons for such late dinners, is so that the members of the family can wait for each other to come back from work and sit down at the table all together.

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Don't dine too early; Romans show up late Like the Spanish, Romans are known for dining out late. Restaurants are usually open for lunch from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and they open back up for dinner around 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

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There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats.

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The currency of Italy is the Euro (€). US dollars are not accepted.

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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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Siesta in Italy usually lasts for about two to three hours. However, it can be as short as one hour or as long as four or even five hours, depending on the business and the region. Remember, this has been my experience with Italian riposo time living in Rome and near Venice; however, operating hours may vary.

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