Not exactly. Chances are, you’re making some Italian-restaurant etiquette mistakes without realizing it. Most people assume ...

From getting the coffee you actually want to tipping etiquette, here’s what you need to know when dining out in Italy. Whether you’re twirling spaghetti carbonara at a rustic trattoria in Rome ...

Coffee culture can vary from place to place but tourists from the U.S. should take note of the subtle differences in ordering ...

From a breakdown of things that are guaranteed to get under an Italian’s skin to exploring why etiquette and appearances are so important in Italy, our weekly newsletter La Bella Vita offers you an ...

Table manners in Italy come down to “la bella figura”: to make a good impression, be well-mannered and always on your best ...

If you have plans for dinner out in Italy, here's a look at the etiquette over the bill - from where and how to pay to the culture around tipping. If you go out to eat in Italy, then there are a few ...

As a Rome-based journalist, I’ve learned the customs around ordering here, from how to ask for coffee (and get what you actually want) to the etiquette for savoring multi-course meals among friends ...

to the etiquette for savoring multi-course meals among friends and family. Here’s what you need to know. In Italy, the words bar and caffè are essentially interchangeable. They’re typically ...