Question 1

What is the "Hidden Restaurant Service Charges" scam in Amalfi Coast?

Accepted Answer

Restaurants along the Amalfi Coast routinely add 10–20% service charges to bills that are not prominently displayed on the menu. Some enforce minimum per-person spends even for children. Ask about service charges and minimum spends before sitting down. If the establishment refuses to remove unlisted charges, you have the right to dispute them.

Question 2

What is the "Limoncello Free Tasting Trap" scam in Amalfi Coast?

Accepted Answer

Shops offer "free" limoncello tastings and present the same bottles at €40 that cost €8–15 in any supermarket, using social pressure to push purchases after the hospitality. Enjoy the tasting but feel no obligation to buy. Purchase limoncello at supermarkets in Amalfi, Ravello, or Positano for a fraction of the price.

Question 3

What is the "Inflated Tourist Food Prices" scam in Amalfi Coast?

Accepted Answer

Bars and shops near ferry terminals in Amalfi and Positano charge €5–8 for a bottle of water that costs €0.45 in a supermarket. Restaurants without posted prices routinely overcharge. Look for supermarkets (Conad, Eurospin) for drinks and snacks. Only eat at restaurants with menus and prices visibly posted — Spanish law requires this; walk out if no prices are shown.

Restaurant Scams in Amalfi Coast

Hidden Restaurant Service Charges

Limoncello Free Tasting Trap

Inflated Tourist Food Prices

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