What do they call coffee in Italy?
What do they call coffee in Italy? Caffè is the Italian word for coffee, but it is also what they use to order an espresso, the most common type and your first step to becoming less of a “straniero” (foreigner).
Is bread free in Italy?
Yes, you do also have to pay for bread. This is the “pane e coperto” charge — more on what that is in a moment. Yes, you do have to pay for that antipasto or foccacia, even if the waiter offered it rather than you ordering it outright. And yes, you have to pay for that digestivo of limoncello or amaro or grappa.