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Sample Dialog (2) (Caffe Talk)
Sample Dialog
you (entering the caffe with your companion): Buon giorno.
bartender: Buon giorno. Dica.
you: Vorremmo due espressi e due cornetti(*), per favore.
bartender (indicating selection of pastries): Quali?
you (pointing): È questo con marmellata?
bartender (pointing): No, questo e quello sono con marmellata.
you (indicating your two choices): Va bene, prendiamo questo e questo.
The bartender hands over pastries and makes the coffees.
bartender: Ecco!
you: Grazie.
bartender: Prego.
You take the coffees and pastries to a table and enjoy them, then return to pay before leaving.
you: Vorrei pagare.
bartender (printing receipt): Allora, due caffè, due paste ... cinque euro e quaranta centesimi (5.40 euro, around 6 dollars).
The price was 1.20 euro for each espresso and 1.50 euro each for the pastries - more expensive because you were sitting outside. Inside, the espresso costs only 70 cents each.
you (carefully putting money in tray): Grazie.
bartender: Grazie a lei.
you (leaving): Arrivederci.
bartender: Arrivederci.
Source: Slow Travel Italy
you (entering the caffe with your companion): Buon giorno.
bartender: Buon giorno. Dica.
you: Vorremmo due espressi e due cornetti(*), per favore.
bartender (indicating selection of pastries): Quali?
you (pointing): È questo con marmellata?
bartender (pointing): No, questo e quello sono con marmellata.
you (indicating your two choices): Va bene, prendiamo questo e questo.
The bartender hands over pastries and makes the coffees.
bartender: Ecco!
you: Grazie.
bartender: Prego.
You take the coffees and pastries to a table and enjoy them, then return to pay before leaving.
you: Vorrei pagare.
bartender (printing receipt): Allora, due caffè, due paste ... cinque euro e quaranta centesimi (5.40 euro, around 6 dollars).
The price was 1.20 euro for each espresso and 1.50 euro each for the pastries - more expensive because you were sitting outside. Inside, the espresso costs only 70 cents each.
you (carefully putting money in tray): Grazie.
bartender: Grazie a lei.
you (leaving): Arrivederci.
bartender: Arrivederci.
Source: Slow Travel Italy
- (*)cornetti
- Croissant pastries, usually eaten at breakfast, most often in a bar, coffee shop.
Sample Dialog (alla trattoria)
Sample Dialog
A husband and wife enter a trattoria in early evening.
waiter (upon noticing the couple's arrival): Buona sera. Ha prenotato?
husband: No, non ho prenotato. Ha un tavolo libero per due?
waiter (indicating the way to an available table): Si, signore. Prego.
After a brief wait, a waiter arrives and leaves menus. Soon after, he returns to offer the couple a chance to order something to drink while contemplating the dinner orders.
waiter: Cosa da bere?
husband: Vorremo una bottiglia di acqua minerale naturale e del vino. C'e un vino bianco della casa?
waiter: Si. Una bottiglia?
husband: Potremmo avere un mezzo litro del vino?
waiter: Si - acqua minerale naturale e mezzo litro di vino bianco.
A member of the restaurant staff comes and puts some bread on the table. After a short while, the waiter returns with bottle of water and a beaker of wine. He leaves and returns again to take the dinner order.
waiter (readying order pad): Allora...
husband: Per cominciare, vorremo due bruschette(*), una bruschetta al tartufo ed una bruschetta semplice.
waiter (makes a quick note, then looks up again): Si.
husband: Per primi, un tagliatelle al tartufo e un linguini(*2) pomodoro.
waiter (again makes a quick note and looks up expectantly): Si.
husband: Per secondo, prendiamo due piatti di funghi porcini alla griglia.
husband: E dei contorni: patate fritte e spinaci saltati.
Waiter once again writes quickly to his pad, then looks up expectantly.
husband: È tutto.
waiter (with a certain approving air): Va bene.
Waiter walks off to deliver order and some time goes by during which the couple enjoys the water, the wine, the bread and the general ambience. In due course, the antipasti courses - two orders of bruschetta - arrive. The couple enjoys each course in turn, eventually finishing all the items so far ordered. Restaurant staff clear the empty dishes and other debris. The waiter returns.
waiter: Allora, altro? - dessert, caffè, digestivi?
husband: Una panna cotta et due caffè - anche il conto, per favore.
In a short while, the panna cotta arrives. The couple shares it and drinks the two espressos which arrive separately. A little time goes by and the check does not arrive.
husband (catching the waiter's eye): Scusi - il conto, per favore.
Soon after the check arrives. The couple pays the amount indicated, adding a 10 percent tip since no service charge has been included and the meal was very enjoyable. They then stand up and walk to the exit.
waiter (seeing the couple on their way out): Buona sera.
couple: Grazie, buona sera.
Source: Slow Travel Italy
A husband and wife enter a trattoria in early evening.
waiter (upon noticing the couple's arrival): Buona sera. Ha prenotato?
husband: No, non ho prenotato. Ha un tavolo libero per due?
waiter (indicating the way to an available table): Si, signore. Prego.
After a brief wait, a waiter arrives and leaves menus. Soon after, he returns to offer the couple a chance to order something to drink while contemplating the dinner orders.
waiter: Cosa da bere?
husband: Vorremo una bottiglia di acqua minerale naturale e del vino. C'e un vino bianco della casa?
waiter: Si. Una bottiglia?
husband: Potremmo avere un mezzo litro del vino?
waiter: Si - acqua minerale naturale e mezzo litro di vino bianco.
A member of the restaurant staff comes and puts some bread on the table. After a short while, the waiter returns with bottle of water and a beaker of wine. He leaves and returns again to take the dinner order.
waiter (readying order pad): Allora...
husband: Per cominciare, vorremo due bruschette(*), una bruschetta al tartufo ed una bruschetta semplice.
waiter (makes a quick note, then looks up again): Si.
husband: Per primi, un tagliatelle al tartufo e un linguini(*2) pomodoro.
waiter (again makes a quick note and looks up expectantly): Si.
husband: Per secondo, prendiamo due piatti di funghi porcini alla griglia.
husband: E dei contorni: patate fritte e spinaci saltati.
Waiter once again writes quickly to his pad, then looks up expectantly.
husband: È tutto.
waiter (with a certain approving air): Va bene.
Waiter walks off to deliver order and some time goes by during which the couple enjoys the water, the wine, the bread and the general ambience. In due course, the antipasti courses - two orders of bruschetta - arrive. The couple enjoys each course in turn, eventually finishing all the items so far ordered. Restaurant staff clear the empty dishes and other debris. The waiter returns.
waiter: Allora, altro? - dessert, caffè, digestivi?
husband: Una panna cotta et due caffè - anche il conto, per favore.
In a short while, the panna cotta arrives. The couple shares it and drinks the two espressos which arrive separately. A little time goes by and the check does not arrive.
husband (catching the waiter's eye): Scusi - il conto, per favore.
Soon after the check arrives. The couple pays the amount indicated, adding a 10 percent tip since no service charge has been included and the meal was very enjoyable. They then stand up and walk to the exit.
waiter (seeing the couple on their way out): Buona sera.
couple: Grazie, buona sera.
Source: Slow Travel Italy
- (*)bruschetta
- Toasted bread rubbed with garlic and dressed with olive oil, and fresh diced tomato, sometimes topped with onions and mushrooms.
- (*2)linguine
- Flat thin noodles, mostly popular in Southern Italy; linguine alle vongole, with a red or white clam sauce.
2007/04/12
こだわりのコーヒー
- Caffè Ristretto
- Ristretto This is the strongest and most concentrated espresso drink. It is made with about half the amount of water but the same amount of coffee as a regular espresso. It is pure, intense, and wonderful in taste. Ristretto in Italian means "restricted." （普通よりも濃いコーヒー）
- Caffè Lungo
- A long espresso made by adding boiling water to a 1.5 ounces espresso. (The same as an Americano.)(普通よりも薄いコーヒー、日本で言う一般的なコーヒー）
- Caffè Americano
- Espresso that is cut with very hot water to fill an American size cup. （アメリカンコーヒー）
- Caffè Corretto
- Espresso with a shot of brandy, cognac, or liqueur.（リキュール入りコーヒー）
- Caffè Macchiato
- 1.5 ounces of espresso in a demitasse, topped with a dollop of foamed milk. (Macchiato means marked in Italian.)(少量のミルク入りコーヒー）
- Caffè Latte Macchiato
- A glass of hot milk, with a teaspoon of espresso.（少量のコーヒー入りミルク）
バールのメニュー
| 飲み物 (Bevande) | |
| Caffè | エスプレッソコーヒー |
| Cappuccino(*) | カプチーノ |
| Caffè Latte(*2) | カフェラッテ |
| Latte | ミルク |
| The | 紅茶 |
| Camomilla | カモミール茶 |
| Aranciata/Cola | 炭酸入りオレンジジュース/コーラ |
| Frullato(*3) | ミルクセーキ |
| Succo di Frutta | ネクター風のフルーツジュース |
| Spremuta(*4) | フレッシュジュース |
| Acqua Minerale | ミネラルウォーター |
| Gelato | アイスクリーム |
| Granita(*5) | フラッペ/シャーベット |
- (*)cappuccino
- Cappuccino gets its name from the Italian order of Catholic Capuchin monks, whose hooded robes resemble the drink's cap of foam in shape and color. The frothed milk from the top of the steaming pitcher is spooned on top to "cap" the cappuccino and retain heat. The proportion of espresso to steamed and frothed milk for cappuccino is usually 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk on top.
- (*2)caffe latte
- 1.5 ounces of espresso in a six-ounce cup filled to top with steamed milk, forming a dense drink. This may be topped with foamed milk.
- (*3)frullato
- Whipped iced fruit or coffee beverage.
- (*4)spremuta
- Juice of freshly squeezed fruit; succo is the generic term for juice.
- (*5)granita
- Slushy gelato made by freezing liquid (often coffee or lemon juice) into crystals of grainy texture. It is sometimes topped with whipped cream.
| 食前酒 (Aperitivo) | |
| Campari | カンパリ |
| Cinzano | チンザノ |
| Cynar | チナール |
| Martini | マティーニ |
| 食後酒 (Digestivo) | |
| Amaro | |
| Grappa | グラッパ |
| Sambuca | サンブーカ |
| Brandy | |
| Whisky | |
| 軽食 | |
| Tramezzino(*) | サンドイッチ |
| Panino(*2) | (丸型パンの）サンドイッチ |
- (*)tramezzino
- Any of a variety of small snack sandwiches with savory fillings, usually eaten at a bar.
- (*2)panino
- Bread roll, also when split and filled as a sandwich.
2007/04/11
Where To Eat in Italy
Italy
Where To Eat
At one time there was a distinct difference between a trattoria and a ristorante, based on the type of clientele and the prices charged. Now they are virtually interchangeable.
Inexpensive meals can be found in stand-up snack bars that feature the tavola calda, which means "hot table." Usually frequented for lunch, these places feature a series of hot and cold dishes either to eat there or take out.
Rosticcerie are also places that offer hot and cold dishes to eat in or take out. At either the tavola calda or rosticceria, items are priced by the portion. You choose your food, pay the cashier, get a receipt(scontrino), and give that to the person behind the counter, who will dish up your food. Snack counters in bars sell ready-made sandwiches and so do paninotece, which are actual sandwich bars. You will also encounter pizzerias (very often open only in the evening, especially in Rome and Florence) and places called pizza a taglio or pizza rustica. These are hole-in-the-wall shops selling ready-made pizza by the slice. The pizza is cut to order and sold by weight. It is fun to try several small pieces. Seating is virtually nonexistent.
Other places for a quick bite or a simple meal include a latteria, which sells cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products; a gelateria, which serves ice cream; or a pasticceria, where you can go for a fresh pastry any time of the morning or afternoon. At il forno you can buy bread, and at an alimentari, salumeria, or gastronomia you can buy cold cuts, cheese, wine, bread, mineral water, and other foods to put together a picnic in the piazza or back in your hotel room. For a glass or two of wine and a light meal or snack, go to an enoteca, or wine bar. Osterias are also wine bars, but more the blue-collar type.
An Italian caffe, or bar, is much more than a place to drink coffee or alcoholic beverages. Here you can eat breakfast, have a snack, buy a sandwich, make phone calls, use the toilet, read the newspaper, listen to or watch sporting events, meet your neighbor or lover, and argue over politics. If there is a black-and-white "T" (for tobacco) displayed outside, you can also buy cigarettes, matches, some toiletries, stamps, and bus tickets. No wonder there are more than five thousand such places in central Rome alone.
Source: Global Gourmet - Italy
Where To Eat
At one time there was a distinct difference between a trattoria and a ristorante, based on the type of clientele and the prices charged. Now they are virtually interchangeable.
Inexpensive meals can be found in stand-up snack bars that feature the tavola calda, which means "hot table." Usually frequented for lunch, these places feature a series of hot and cold dishes either to eat there or take out.
Rosticcerie are also places that offer hot and cold dishes to eat in or take out. At either the tavola calda or rosticceria, items are priced by the portion. You choose your food, pay the cashier, get a receipt(scontrino), and give that to the person behind the counter, who will dish up your food. Snack counters in bars sell ready-made sandwiches and so do paninotece, which are actual sandwich bars. You will also encounter pizzerias (very often open only in the evening, especially in Rome and Florence) and places called pizza a taglio or pizza rustica. These are hole-in-the-wall shops selling ready-made pizza by the slice. The pizza is cut to order and sold by weight. It is fun to try several small pieces. Seating is virtually nonexistent.
Other places for a quick bite or a simple meal include a latteria, which sells cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products; a gelateria, which serves ice cream; or a pasticceria, where you can go for a fresh pastry any time of the morning or afternoon. At il forno you can buy bread, and at an alimentari, salumeria, or gastronomia you can buy cold cuts, cheese, wine, bread, mineral water, and other foods to put together a picnic in the piazza or back in your hotel room. For a glass or two of wine and a light meal or snack, go to an enoteca, or wine bar. Osterias are also wine bars, but more the blue-collar type.
An Italian caffe, or bar, is much more than a place to drink coffee or alcoholic beverages. Here you can eat breakfast, have a snack, buy a sandwich, make phone calls, use the toilet, read the newspaper, listen to or watch sporting events, meet your neighbor or lover, and argue over politics. If there is a black-and-white "T" (for tobacco) displayed outside, you can also buy cigarettes, matches, some toiletries, stamps, and bus tickets. No wonder there are more than five thousand such places in central Rome alone.
Source: Global Gourmet - Italy
- trattoria
- Unpretentious eatery, often family run, usually having a limited, seasonal menu of local specialties.
- ristorante
- Restaurant, Italy's top category of dining establishment, more upscale than a trattoria or osteria.
- tavola calda
- Snack bar, usually serving hot food.
- rosticceria
- Shop or eating place specializing in roast meats and poultry. Sometimes called girarrosto(*), in reference to the large spit that typifies such places.(*)Roasted on a spit.
- pizza rustica
- Abruzzese savory tart made with ricotta, mozzarella, prosciutto, mortadella(*) and seasonings. (*)Large pork sausage, originally from Bologna.
- pasticceria
- Pastry or pastry shop
- alimentare
- A general term referring to food, i.e. negozio alimentare, grocery store.
- salumi
- generic term for salt-cured meats, such as salame, salsiccia, prosciutto, bresaola; salumeria shop where salumi are sold.
- gastronomia
- Gastronomy, also gourmet food or specialty store. A gastronomo or buongustaio is a gourmet, ghiottone glutton.
- enoteca
- Literally "wine library," referring to both publicly sponsored displays and privately owned shops.
- osteria
- Simple tavern serving local wine and often food, though the name sometimes applies to fancier places.
- bar
- Italian version of a coffee shop.
2007/04/07
How To Eat Italian-Style
- A good waiter should explain the dishes on the menu and help you select the wine. But if you order coffee or tea during the meal, ask for the ketchup, bottle, or request a doggie bag... watch out, you will be in big trouble.
- Cocktails before dinner are not popular and are associated negatively with Americans and the three-martini lunch. However, an aperitif, such as a flute of sparkling wine to sip as you are deciding what to order, is often served.
- You do not have to order all of the courses in an Italian meal, but you will be expected to have more than a pasta and salad in a nice place. When you add the cover and service charges, fine dining will not be a Cheap Eat. If you want a true Cheap Eat, go to a cafeteria, snack bar, or dine al fresco with a picnic you have put together yourself.
- A guiding principle in Italian dining is that you eat one food at a time and that every food has its place. If you order a light supper of pasta and salad at an informal trattoria, you will be served the pasta first and the salad after. If you want to start your meal with a salad, the key word is "come", as in "come antipasto, vorrei un insalata mista" (as an antipasto, I would like a mixed salad), or "come secondo, vorrei un contorno" (as a second course, I would like a vegetable).
- If the waiter does not bring the Parmesan cheese, it probably does not go with what you are eating. Parmesan is never used on pasta with fish or lots of garlic, but it is offered with many types of soup.
- Bread is served with all Italian meals and is part of the pane e coperto charge. Butter is seldom served except with breakfast.
- The container of olive oil on the table is for more than sprinkling on your salad. A plain broiled or grilled fish is enhanced with a few drops of olio, and maybe some lemon.
- Don't order fish on Sunday, when the markets are closed: the fish will be at least one day old. In Venice, extend this to Monday, since the Rialto Fish market is closed that day as well.
- Coffee is served after a meal, never with it.
- Most places do not require men to wear a tie, but Italians do dress with casual elegance when they eat out, and they do not consider athletic shoes of any type to be acceptable with street clothes.
- Solo diners may be relegated to poor table locations. To avoid this as much as possible, reserve a table for two. Upon arrival, say your dining companion had to cancel at the last minute, and tell the waiter how sad this makes you. It usually works.
Global Gourmet - Italy
2007/04/04
L'Alfabeto (The Alphabet)
L'Alfabeto (The Alphabet)
Source
Occasionally, you may wish to spell your name when making a restaurant reservation or perhaps write down the spelling of an Italian word or name spoken to you. The table below indicates how to pronounce each letter name and gives the standard associated word used for clarification.
| LETTER | SAY IT LIKE THIS | AS IN (COME) |
|---|---|---|
| a | ah | Ancona |
| b | bee | Bologna |
| c | chee | Como |
| d | dee | Domodossola |
| e | eh | Empoli |
| f | EHF-feh | Firenze |
| g | djee | Genova |
| h | AHK-kah | hotel |
| i | ee | Imoia |
| j | ee LOON-gah | Jersey |
| k | KAHP-pah | Kursaal |
| l | EHL-leh | Livorno |
| m | EHM-meh | Milano |
| n | EHN-neh | Napoli |
| o | oh | Otranto |
| p | pee | Padova |
| q | koo | Quarto |
| r | EHR-reh | Roma |
| s | EHS-seh | Savona |
| t | tee | Taranto |
| u | oo | Udine |
| v | vee | Venezia |
| w | DOHP-pyah-voo | Washington |
| x | eeks | Xeres |
| y | EEPS-ee-lohn | yacht |
| z | TZEH-tah | Zara |
Source
2007/02/18
Caffes in Italy
This section tells you all you need to know to have a great time in the caffes / bars in Italy.
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Italian Bars - What to Expect at a bar in Italy"
"Bar - What to Expect at a bar in Italy"
Definition: A bar in Italy is a business establishment in which patrons can purchase coffee drinks, wine and liquor, and often morning pastries and/or sandwiches called painini (un panino is one sandwich, two sandwiches are due panini). In larger bars, many flavors of Italy's famous gelato, or ice cream (really more ice milk) may be served.
In Italy, the bar is the center of social life, not a place to consume large amounts of alcohol. Italians may visit their local bar several times in the morning for coffee, and again in the early evening for an aperitivo or cocktail before dinner.
In bars in larger cities, and especially ones near tourist centers, it will cost more to sit at a table (sometimes even more if the table is outside) than it will to stand at the bar.
Prices are posted--al banco meaning the price for consuming a beverage at the bar, or al tavolo, meaning the price at the table. Smaller town bars may not levy table charges.
Need help with ordering coffee at a bar in Italy? See Italian Coffee Drinks - How to Order Coffee in an Italian Bar.
Also Known As: caffé
Source:
Basic Italian Words Travelers Should Know - Italy Travel Glossary
gelato - ice cream
Gelato を選ぶときの注意があるようです。
The best gelaterie will display a sign（看板）, Produzione Propria, Nostra Produzione（ともに、自家製）, or Produzione Artigianale（手作り） -- all indicating that their gelato is homemade. ..... Colors should seem natural, not too intense. If the pistachio is bright green, it's been artificially colored and probably artificially flavored. Fruit flavors should reflect seasonal fruits. Gelato sitting in plastic bins is industrially produced; homemade gelato is always stored in stainless-steel bins, which can be sterilized and reused.
gelato - ice cream
Gelato - Italian Ice Cream
Gelato - Italian Ice Cream
When your friends come home from a trip to Italy, what do they rave about the most? Most likely it will be Italian ice cream, acknowledged by many experts in the subject to be the best ice cream in the world.
Where to Find Gelato
No tourist destination in Italy lacks for the cheerful, refrigerated gelato case, often found gleaming on the sidewalk in good weather.
You can buy gelato in some bars and in special ice cream shops, where they often make a variety of special ice cream dishes, like sundaes. Remember, you will usually pay more to sit down and eat your ice cream, especially in larger cities.
You'll want to look for signs（看板） proclaiming gelato fatto en casa (homemade), produzione propia (our own production), or artiginale (artisan). If you can't find those, the mass produced gelato is pretty darn good, too.
Ordering Gelato
Don't speak Italian? Don't worry. Usually the placards naming the gelato include pictures of the main ingredients, so you should be able to figure out what they are. Point to what you want if you have to.
If you can't decide what flavor to try, try several; even on a small cone you can usually choose 2 flavors.
The fruit flavors, made with real fruit, are especially refreshing in summer. My favorites are limone (lemon) and melone (melon-cantalope).
Gelato Words
- gelato - ice cream
- gelateria - ice cream shop
- cono - cone
- coppa - cup
- giusti - flavors (thus 3 giusti=three flavors)
- sorbetto - sherbert
2007/02/16
Eating Out in Italy - How and Where to Dine
Eating in Italy:
Eating a leisurely Italian meal is one of the pleasures of traveling in Italy! Italians take food very seriously. Each region, and sometimes even a city, will have regional specialties that they are very proud of. Your expereience might be enhanced by telling your waiter that you want to try the specialties. Understanding how Italians traditionally eat will help you get the most out of your travel experience.
The Italian Menu:Traditional Italian menus have five sections. A full meal usually consists of an appetizer, first course and a second course with a side dish. It's not necessary to order from every course, but usually people order at least two courses. Italian meals may last one or two hours or even longer. Italians often go out for a long Sunday lunch with their families and restaurants will be lively. It's a good chance to experience Italian culture.
Italian Appetizers - Antipasti:Antipasti come before the main meal. One choice will usually be a plate of the local cold cuts and there will probably be some regional specialties. Sometimes you can order an antipasto misto and get a variety of dishes. This is usually fun and can be more food than you'd expect for the price! In the south, there are some restaurants that have an antipasto buffet where you can select your own appetizers.
The First Course - Primo:The first course is pasta, soup, or risotto (rice dishes, especially found in the north). Usually there are several pasta choices. Italian pasta dishes may have less sauce than Americans are usually used to. In Italy, the type of pasta is often more important than the sauce. Some risotto dishes may say minimum of 2 persons.
The Second or Main Course - Secondo:The second course is usually meat, poultry, or fish. It doesn't usually include any potato or vegetable. There are sometimes one or two vegetarian offerings, although if they are not on the menu you can usually ask for a vegetarian dish.
The Side Dishes - Contorni:Usually you will want to order a side dish with your main course. This could be a vegetable (verdura), potato, or insalata (salad). I sometimes order only a salad instead of the meat course.
The Dessert - Dolce:At the end of your meal, you will be offered dolce. Sometimes there may be a choice of fruit (often whole fruit served in a bowl for you to select what you want) or cheese. After dessert, you will be offered cafe or a digestivo (after dinner drink).
Drinks:Most Italians drink wine, vino, and mineral water, acqua minerale, with their meal. Often the waiter will take the drink order before your food order. There may be a house wine that can be ordered by the quarter, half, or full liter and will not cost much. Coffee is not served until after the meal.
Getting the Bill in an Italian Restaurant:The waiter will almost never bring the bill until you ask for it. You may be the last people in the restaurant but the bill still doesn't come. When you are ready for the bill, simply ask for il conto. The bill will include a small bread and cover charge but the prices listed on the menu include tax and service. You may leave a small tip (a few coins) if you want to. Not all restaurants accept credit cards so be prepared with cash.
Where to Dine in Italy:If you just want a sandwich, you can go to a bar. A bar in Italy is not just a place for drinking alcohol and there are no age restrictions. People go to the bar for their morning coffee and pastry, to grab a sandwich, and even to buy ice cream. Some bars also serve a few pasta or salad selections so if you just want one course, that's a good choice. A tavolo caldo serves already prepared food. These will be fairly fast. More formal dining establishments include:
osteria - this used to be a very casual eating place but now there are some more formal ones.
trattoria - also a more casual eating place but may be the same as a restaurant.
ristorante - restaurant.
In the summer, Italians usually eat fairly late meals. Lunch will not start before 1:00 and dinner not before 8:00. In the north and in winter, meal times may be half an hour earlier while in the far south in summer you may eat even later. Restaurants close between lunch and dinner. In large tourist areas, you may find restaurants open all afternoon. Nearly all shops in Italy are closed in the afternoon for three or four hours, so if you want to buy a picnic lunch be sure to do it in the morning!
SourceTipping Guides - Italy
Italy
Tipping practices vary depending on where you are. Italians tip smaller amounts in small cities and towns, often not at all in cafés and taxis north of Rome. The following guidelines apply in major cities.
In restaurants a 15% service charge is usually added to the total; it's customary to give the waiter an additional 5%-10%, depending on the service and on the quality of the meal.
Charges for service are included in all hotel bills, but smaller tips to staff members are appreciated. In general, in a $$ hotel, chambermaids should be given about €.75 per day, or about €4-€5 a week; bellhops should get €.50-€1.
Tip a minimum of €.50 for room service and valet service. Tip breakfast waiters €.25 per day per table (at end of stay). These amounts should be increased by 40% in reasonably expensive hotels, doubled in luxury hotels.
Give the concierge about 15% of the bill for services. Tip doormen about €.25 for calling a cab.
Taxi drivers are happy with 5%-10%, although Italians rarely tip them.
Porters at railroad stations and airports charge a fixed rate per suitcase; tip an additional €.25 per person, more if the porter has been very helpful.
Tip service-station attendants €.50 if they have been especially helpful.
Tip guides about €1 per person for a half-day tour, more if they are very good.
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