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Restaurants · Germany

Do you tip at restaurants in Germany?

Short answer

5–10%

Round up by 5–10%, stated when you pay.

Common

Five percent for a casual meal, closer to 10% at a nicer restaurant. The convention is to round to a clean figure and tell the server that total as you pay, rather than leaving money behind. Bills are usually settled at the table, and splitting a bill several ways is completely normal in Germany.

In practice

  • A €37 bill → say 'forty' and pay €40
  • A €92 dinner → pay €100

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Cash or card?

Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.

Common questions

Do you tip at restaurants in Germany?
Round up by 5–10%, stated when you pay. Five percent for a casual meal, closer to 10% at a nicer restaurant. The convention is to round to a clean figure and tell the server that total as you pay, rather than leaving money behind. Bills are usually settled at the table, and splitting a bill several ways is completely normal in Germany.
How much should you tip at restaurants in Germany?
5–10%. Round up by 5–10%, stated when you pay.
Can you tip by card in Germany?
Card is now widely accepted but cash remains common. When paying by card, state the total including the tip before the server enters the amount.

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Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Germany and have not yet been checked against cited sources.