Restaurant Scams in Florence, Italy
Inflated bills, hidden charges, tourist menus, and food service tricks. Below are the restaurant scams scams reported in Florence — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Restaurant Scams Scams
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Total in Florence
How it works
Promoters outside tourist-area restaurants near the Duomo offer free wine or special menus to draw tourists in. Once seated, cover charges, service fees, and premium pricing appear on the bill not visible on the promoted menu.
How it works
Restaurants in the historic centre — especially near the Duomo — routinely add coperto (cover charge) of €3–8 per person, plus a bread charge. These appear at the bottom of bills and are rarely disclosed upfront.
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11 total warnings across all categories