Farinella is an Italian restaurant located near Cairoli and Castello Sforzesco in Milan, offering traditional Neapolitan and southern Italian cuisine.
Location: Foro Buonaparte, 71, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Cuisine: Traditional Neapolitan pizza, pasta, seafood, and classic Italian dishes.
Hours: Open daily from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
In Milan, the table charge (known as coperto) typically ranges between €2.00 and €3.50 per person at standard sit-down restaurants, trattorias, and pizzerias.
How it works:
Per Person, Not Per Table: If 4 adults sit at a table and the restaurant charges a €2.50 coperto, the total table charge on the bill will be €10.00 (€2.50 × 4).
Varies by Restaurant Level:
Casual Pizzerias / Trattorias: Around €1.50 – €2.50 per person.
Mid-Range / Central Milan Restaurants (e.g., Farinella: Around €2.00 – €3.50 per person.
Fine Dining / High-End Areas (e.g., Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II): Can be €5.00+ per person.
Must Be Displayed: By Italian law, the exact coperto amount must be printed on the menu (usually on the bottom of the front or back page).
Includes Bread & Table Setting: It applies whether or not you eat the bread brought to the table.
Summary of Seated Charges in Milan:
Coperto (Table Charge): Fixed fee per person (~€2–€3.50).
Servizio (Service Charge): Rarely added except in heavy tourist spots or for groups of 6+ (typically 10%–12%). If added, it must also be printed on the menu.
Takeaway: If you order food to go or eat at the counter, no table charge (coperto) applies.
