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An Italian holiday may be a priceless experience for those who have enjoyed all this country has to offer. But the summer of 2023 will go down as one of the priciest in history after a slew of price gouging scandals at cafes and restaurants that have affected foreign tourists and Italians alike.

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[–] 30mag@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Tourists were also charged 2 euros for an extra – empty! – plate near Portofino in northern Italy, and 10 cents for a sprinkle of cocoa on a cappuccino at a Lake Como coffee bar.

Seems silly to nickel and dime people but American restaurants do the exact same shit over here. I don't know why it is an outrage when you experience these business practices traveling abroad.

[–] elscallr@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Where have you seen restaurants charge for an empty plate in the USA?

[–] mnrockclimber@lemmy.sdf.org 21 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Many restaurants charge a “split plate fee”. If you order something and want to share it with your partner they’ll bring you an extra plate but charge a fee. Have a link: https://frugalreality.com/split-plate-charge/

[–] Player2@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Another reason to prefer takeaway. Or cooking yourself I guess

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