cover charge (restaurant)
coperti
koh-PEHR-toh
The coperto is a small per-person charge (usually 1-3 euros) added to restaurant bills in Italy. It covers bread, table setting, and service. It is legal and standard — not a tip.
Il coperto è di due euro a persona.
The cover charge is two euros per person.
Il coperto include pane e grissini.
The cover charge includes bread and breadsticks.