| Meal | Budget | Mid-Range | Upscale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (bar) | €2–3.50 | €3–5 | €5–8 |
| Lunch (trattoria) | €10–15 | €15–25 | €25–45 |
| Dinner (restaurant) | €12–20 | €25–40 | €45–100+ |
| Pizza (pizzeria) | €6–10 | €8–14 | €12–18 |
| Street food | €3–6 | — | — |
| Aperitivo w/ snacks | €6–10 | €10–15 | €15–25 |
| Gelato (2 scoops) | €2.50–3.50 | €3–4.50 | — |
Daily food spend
Mid-Range€25–35Budget
€50–70Mid-range
€100–180Luxury
Budget: bar breakfast + pizza lunch + aperitivo dinner. Mid: breakfast + trattoria lunch + dinner with wine.
💡 Pro tip: Lunch is cheaper than dinner at the same restaurant. Many trattorias offer "menu del giorno": primo + secondo + water for €12–18.
⚠️ Heads up: Avoid restaurants with picture menus or "tourist menu" — overpriced and mediocre.
Bottom line
Eat brilliantly for €50–70/day mid-range. Big lunch at a trattoria, light aperitivo dinner, house wine always.