Ask what's free and what's paid.
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 4:19 am
Since coperto is banned in Rome, they have come up with other ways to charge tourists, so you will often get bread or small appetizers before lunch. Although appetizers are usually free, sometimes you will pay the same or just a little less than lunch.
That's why it's a good idea to ask if you see that you've received something you didn't order and to firmly return it if you don't like the price or don't want to pay for something you didn't order.
If you like to eat late, forget about it.
Italians have their own customs that they follow even in touristy places. This means you won't be able to find lunch whenever you want, especially if you plan to eat between 2 and 7 p.m. Most restaurants don't denmark whatsapp list lunch at all, and many don't even open until 7 p.m., even though they take dinner reservations.
If you get hungry during that time, you'll still have to go to a fast food restaurant or supermarket for a sandwich and hope you can hold out until your reservation at 7 pm. By the way, it's a good idea to reserve a table because everyone does it (including the locals) and you might find yourself searching for a free table in the evening.
italy-8
Dress appropriately.
In summer in Italy it is always a good idea to have light clothing that covers more than it reveals because the temperature is high and the sun is strong. In addition, Italians have a dress code in churches that must be respected or you will not be allowed in. The same rule applies to both women and men, no exposed legs and shoulders.
If you still like to be minimal, and still want to go to church, it's a good idea to carry something in your bag that you can easily put on or wrap up before visiting church.
Be prepared to pay for water and for latte to be milk.
Americans call coffee with milk a latte. Latte is often their term for any mild coffee, and this term has been picked up by many who speak English and watch movies without subtitles. The problem is that in Italy latte means milk, and waiters often don't know English expressions well enough or are simply in a bad mood for tourists, as I once saw them bring a glass of milk to the next table instead of the coffee they wanted.
Of course, there was laughter, the milk was returned, and the coffee arrived very quickly. Whether the waiter was just joking or being serious is unknown, but in Italy coffee is taken quite seriously and each type of coffee has its own name.
Also, there is no free water in Italy, so if you order water with your coffee or lunch, you will be asked if you want it plain or sparkling. Regardless of which you order, you will receive it in a bottle and pay for it. Although I have heard that tap water is safe to drink, Italians do not usually serve it in restaurants and cafes.
That's why it's a good idea to ask if you see that you've received something you didn't order and to firmly return it if you don't like the price or don't want to pay for something you didn't order.
If you like to eat late, forget about it.
Italians have their own customs that they follow even in touristy places. This means you won't be able to find lunch whenever you want, especially if you plan to eat between 2 and 7 p.m. Most restaurants don't denmark whatsapp list lunch at all, and many don't even open until 7 p.m., even though they take dinner reservations.
If you get hungry during that time, you'll still have to go to a fast food restaurant or supermarket for a sandwich and hope you can hold out until your reservation at 7 pm. By the way, it's a good idea to reserve a table because everyone does it (including the locals) and you might find yourself searching for a free table in the evening.
italy-8
Dress appropriately.
In summer in Italy it is always a good idea to have light clothing that covers more than it reveals because the temperature is high and the sun is strong. In addition, Italians have a dress code in churches that must be respected or you will not be allowed in. The same rule applies to both women and men, no exposed legs and shoulders.
If you still like to be minimal, and still want to go to church, it's a good idea to carry something in your bag that you can easily put on or wrap up before visiting church.
Be prepared to pay for water and for latte to be milk.
Americans call coffee with milk a latte. Latte is often their term for any mild coffee, and this term has been picked up by many who speak English and watch movies without subtitles. The problem is that in Italy latte means milk, and waiters often don't know English expressions well enough or are simply in a bad mood for tourists, as I once saw them bring a glass of milk to the next table instead of the coffee they wanted.
Of course, there was laughter, the milk was returned, and the coffee arrived very quickly. Whether the waiter was just joking or being serious is unknown, but in Italy coffee is taken quite seriously and each type of coffee has its own name.
Also, there is no free water in Italy, so if you order water with your coffee or lunch, you will be asked if you want it plain or sparkling. Regardless of which you order, you will receive it in a bottle and pay for it. Although I have heard that tap water is safe to drink, Italians do not usually serve it in restaurants and cafes.