How do you order tap water in Italy?
Friday, April 10th, 2009
brweiz asked:
In Paris, I found that I could save 5-7 Euro per meal simply by ordering tap water instead of bottled. The problem was, no travel guide or phrase book ever seems to include this handy tip…I simply started copying the locals I overheard ordering a “carafe d’eau.”
In Paris, I found that I could save 5-7 Euro per meal simply by ordering tap water instead of bottled. The problem was, no travel guide or phrase book ever seems to include this handy tip…I simply started copying the locals I overheard ordering a “carafe d’eau.”
If you stop off at a cafe or casual restaurant in Italy, what is the correct phrase to order plain ol’ water?
EDIT: I realize now the issue isn’t as black & white as I thought it might…Thank you all for your answers. I’ll leave the “best” answer up to a vote, but all were very helpful.