$2 to cut a sandwich in half: The outrageous rip-offs targeting tourists in Italy
cnn.com
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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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/
This is a minor quibble, but I've never been charged a fee for an extra plate. They usually only charge when you request to "split the order", meaning the kitchen splits the entree onto two plates for you.
Neither have I and I live in Italy.
Let's not forget these are isolated cases.
Might depends on the restaurant. My family frequents a German restaurant for family holiday meals. The extent of the service they provide is strictly bringing an extra plate and silverware. And it’s an $8 split plate fee.
Another reason to prefer takeaway. Or cooking yourself I guess