How do I ask for a check in Italy?
How do I ask for a check in Italy? Il conto, per favore.—The check, please. In Italy, you typically have to ask for the check; the waiter does not simply drop off the check in advance, as in most American restaurants. Use the above phrase when you're ready to pay.
How do I ask for a check in Europe?
“The bill, please.”
- Spanish — La cuenta, por favor.
- French — L'addition, s'il vous plaît.
- German — Die Rechnung bitte.
- Italian — Il conto, per favore.
- Polish — Poprosze rachunek.
- Swedish — Notan, tack.
- Portuguese — A conta, por favor!
- Turkish — Hesap lütfen.
Should you tip in Italy?
If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.