Restaurants · Greece
Do you tip at restaurants in Greece?
Short answer
5–10%
Leave 5–10% in cash for good service.
CommonCash preferred
A service charge is rarely added, so anything you leave goes to the staff. Locals often just round the bill up; visitors commonly leave 5–10% after a full sit-down meal. Leave it in cash on the table or in the bill folder as you go.
In practice
- A €45 taverna dinner → leave €48–50
- A €120 group meal → leave €130
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Common questions
- How much should you tip at restaurants in Greece?
- 5–10%. Leave 5–10% in cash for good service.
- Can you tip by card in Greece?
- Card terminals sometimes offer a tip prompt, but cash left on the table is far more common and reaches staff more reliably.
More on tipping in Greece
Tipping at restaurants elsewhere
Reviewed by Greg Kockott on 3 September 2026.
Figures checked against the sources below on 4 September 2026.
Sources
- Lonely Planet, “The Ultimate Guide to Tipping in Europe” (consulted 2026-09-04)
- Rough Guides, “Greece travel tips for first-timers” (consulted 2026-09-04)