What is the "Restaurant Cover Charge and Service Fee" scam in Budva?

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Restaurants in Budva Old Town and along the Slovenska Obala promenade automatically add a per-person cover charge (kovert) of 2–5 EUR plus a mandatory service charge of 10–15% that is not visible on the menu. Tourists unfamiliar with local billing customs rarely query the charges. The practice is especially common at restaurants with outdoor seating facing the sea. Ask before sitting whether a cover charge or service fee applies. Request the full itemised bill and verify each line. If charges were not disclosed, dispute them politely before paying — restaurants rarely push back hard if challenged calmly.

Restaurant Scams in Budva

Restaurant Cover Charge and Service Fee

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