Originally Posted by
crabbing
my recollection is that across most of europe, having water with a meal in a restaurant is unusual. if you ask, you are likely to be served sparkling/mineral water. this was many years ago, so customs may have changed.
Itīs not correct, you are always offered (paid) water, still or sparkling. Even with a wine accompainment you normally order a bottle of water. To say the truth it was the same since I visit Restaurants and thatīs quite a while��