The Italian Bar

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The Italian Bar

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In an Italian bar, when having an espresso at the counter, do you pay: *

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At the till, before consuming your coffee.

After finishing your coffee.

Depending on the establishment, before or after consuming your coffee. Ask if in doubt!

Do coffee bars serve alcohol? *

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Most likely.

Not usually.

Only in the evening.

Where and when do Italians go for "aperitivo"? *

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To any northern Italian bars, before dinner when they display a buffet of accompaniments.

To bars anywhere in Italy, late in the morning (before lunch) or late in the afternoon (before dinner).

To any restaurants, at the "apertura" (as they open).

Can you order an espresso to go in an Italian coffee bar? *

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No, an espresso takes two minutes to drink, nobody walks out with one.

Yes, but it's very uncommon (e.g. to bring to someone who can't leave their work).

Yes, but only if you bring your own ceramic coffee cup.

When you order a coffee ("un caffè") at an Italian bar, what do you get? *

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A 12 oz drip coffee.

A single shot of espresso.

A question from the barista: "what kind?"

Can you go to a restaurant and order just coffee? *

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Normally not.

Normally yes.

Yes if the restaurant displays a "bar" sign, at the counter.

In an Italian bar, can you take your order to a table? *

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Yes, but only if there's plenty of empty tables.

Usually not since tables are reserved for table service (for a surcharge).

Yes, but only if you then leave a tip.

What do you get if you order a "macchiato caldo"? *

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An espresso with a dash of steamed milk.

An espresso with a dollop of cream.

An espresso with a dash of cold milk.

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