Exercise 10.2: Paying the Bill Like a Pro

Exercise 10.2: Paying the Bill Like a Pro 💶🍽️ #

You’ve had an amazing Italian meal, and now it’s time to pay. But wait… where’s the bill? Did the waiter forget about you? Nope. You have to ask for it!

Let’s make sure you can confidently handle il conto without spending the night waiting for a check that will never arrive.

1. Fill in the Blanks – What Would You Say? #

Complete the sentences with the correct words: conto, coperto, incluso, resto, mancia.

  1. Geoff: Scusi! Posso avere il ___, per favore? (Excuse me! Can I have the bill, please?)
  2. Waiter: Ecco a lei. Il servizio è già ___ nel totale. (Here you go. The service is already included in the total.)
  3. Geoff: Cosa significa “___” sullo scontrino? (What does “cover charge” mean on the receipt?)
  4. Geoff: Ehm… ho pagato con 50 euro. Il ___ è 10 euro, giusto? (Uh… I paid with 50 euros. The change is 10 euros, right?)

2. Match the Phrase – Find the Correct Meaning #

Match each Italian phrase to its English translation. Write the correct letter.

  1. Il conto, per favore.
  2. Il servizio è incluso?
  3. Tenga il resto.
  4. Posso pagare con carta?
  5. Accettate contanti?

A) The bill, please.
B) Keep the change.
C) Is service included?
D) Can I pay with a card?
E) Do you accept cash?

3. Multiple Choice – Pick the Right Answer #

  1. How do you politely ask for the bill in Italian?

    • A) Portatemi il conto immediatamente!
    • B) Il conto, per favore.
    • C) Dove posso pagare la pizza?

  2. What does coperto mean on an Italian restaurant bill?

    • A) A tax for eating too much pasta.
    • B) A charge for bread and table service.
    • C) A mandatory tip for the waiter.

  3. If you see “Servizio incluso” on the bill, it means:

    • A) You have to tip at least 20%.
    • B) The service charge is already included.
    • C) The waiter will sing for you as a bonus.

4. Situational Practice – What Would You Say? #

  1. You’re ready to leave the restaurant and need the bill.

    • Your response: _____________________________________

  2. The waiter brings the bill, and you notice a service charge. You ask about it.

    • Your response: _____________________________________

  3. You paid in cash, but you want to leave a little tip.

    • Your response: _____________________________________

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. conto (bill)
  2. incluso (included)
  3. coperto (cover charge)
  4. resto (change)

2. Match the Phrase #

  1. A) Il conto, per favore. – The bill, please.
  2. C) Il servizio è incluso. – Service is included.
  3. B) Tenga il resto. – Keep the change.
  4. D) Posso pagare con carta? – Can I pay with a card?
  5. E) Accettate contanti? – Do you accept cash?

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. B) Il conto, per favore. – The polite way to ask for the bill.
  2. B) A charge for bread and table service. – That sneaky coperto!
  3. B) The service charge is already included. – No need for extra tipping.

4. Situational Practice – Example Responses #

  1. Il conto, per favore! (The bill, please!)
  2. Scusi, il servizio è incluso nel totale? (Excuse me, is the service included in the total?)
  3. Grazie, tenga il resto! (Thank you, keep the change!)

✨ Fantastico! Now you’ll never get stuck at a restaurant waiting for the bill again. Buon viaggio e buon appetito! 💶🇮🇹