Cafés · Italy
Do you tip at cafés in Italy?
Short answer
10–20 cents
Drop a coin in the dish at the bar, or nothing at all.
OptionalCash preferred
An espresso at the counter costs around a euro and nobody expects a tip. Leaving 10–20 cents in the little dish by the register is a common local habit, particularly if you are a regular.
Cash or card?
Card machines rarely prompt for a tip, and adding one to a card payment is unusual. Leave cash if you want to tip.
Common questions
- Do you tip at cafés in Italy?
- Drop a coin in the dish at the bar, or nothing at all. An espresso at the counter costs around a euro and nobody expects a tip. Leaving 10–20 cents in the little dish by the register is a common local habit, particularly if you are a regular.
- How much should you tip in cafés in Italy?
- 10–20 cents. Drop a coin in the dish at the bar, or nothing at all.
- Can you tip by card in Italy?
- Card machines rarely prompt for a tip, and adding one to a card payment is unusual. Leave cash if you want to tip.
More on tipping in Italy
Tipping in cafés elsewhere
← Full tipping guide for Italy
Editorial review pending. These figures reflect widely reported norms for Italy and have not yet been checked against cited sources.