eating out - total charge - extras

Just to make sure.

The total charge will be simply the price of everything added up. But may include a service charge (tip already added)?

IS there anything else like outdoor table charges or city taxes that may be added to the bill that are not on the individual menu?

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I presume you have been reading the (often heated) threads regarding just this matter over the past few days? :)

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I have. Also been to prague before. Confusing me as far as I recall always was a service charge in all the resturaunts back in 2005. And I still tipped. Just want to be cleared up def only total of individual menu prices I should be charged. No city tax or anything else?

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No - the only price you pay is the price that is given on the menu (which includes VAT).

Everything else is optional and without obligation. I won%26#39;t go into the ins and out of tipping, etc :)

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So what should I do if my bill suddenly has items I never asked for or a service charge?

How do I refuse to pay it (if that is my right)?

Is there something I can maybe say in Czech?

I hate people trying to rip me off. Don%26#39;t get me wrong, I often give good tips (out my own pocket as my friend refuses to do so) but if a restaurant is trying to rip me off they can forget it.

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There is a very extensive recent post about this, and also a reference in the %26#39;top tips about Prague%26#39; (top right)

If there are any extra charges that you did not expect that are not properly itemised on the menu then don%26#39;t pay it and make an international symbol of dissatisfaction :)

In Slovakia at least it is the law that if a restaurant does this you are entitled to walk away without paying altogether - I think it is the same in Poland. Just stay away from anywhere that looks touristy - in fact you will get better and cheaper food and beer if you are adventurous, but it is always hit and miss, usually hit. I have never personally been a %26#39;victim%26#39; of any rip-offs (except the Four Seasons Hotel, but that%26#39;s another story) , but I speak the language and know what I am doing. As in London, Italy, Scunthorpe, France or anywhere else, %26#39;tourist%26#39; restaurants should be easy to spot :)

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I do this in any country:

write down the price of ordered food; check for VAT, taxes, etc.;

If there is a major discrepancy, show your written part, ask for the manu again. Tips: Czechs tend to round it up; or they used to. Americans tend to add 15%; tip , it is up to you...

I would not dare to leave the restaurant without paying.

Do as the locals do; avoid touristy traps any any country..

I am sure you%26#39;ll be fine..