New Italian breakfast regulations for B&Bs:
what’s still allowed in 2024 and 2025?
Do you run a B&B or vacation home in Italy and offer breakfast to your guests?
Then it’s essential to be aware of the new breakfast rules for short-term rentals introduced by Italian authorities.
In 2024, many regions in Italy have begun tightening regulations to improve food safety and prevent unfair competition with the restaurant industry.
In this article, we explain what you can and can’t serve, why the law has changed, and how you can continue offering a great guest experience legally — including a sneak peek at Italita’s future solution.
What do the new Italian B&B breakfast rules say?
From 2024 onward, the following rules apply in most regions across Italy:
❌ Not allowed (without food service license):
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Home-baked cakes, fresh fruit, bread, cheese or any non-packaged food
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Open buffets or self-serve breakfast tables
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Preparing or serving food in an unapproved kitchen
✅ Allowed:
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Pre-packaged foods such as biscuits, crackers, jams, sealed juices, coffee pods, and tea bags
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Breakfast offerings that do not require preparation and are presented in sealed packaging
If your B&B or vacation rental does not have a certified food prep kitchen (and no HACCP plan), you are only allowed to serve pre-packaged breakfast items.
Why did Italy change its breakfast laws?
The updated laws were introduced to:
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🧼 Ensure proper food safety in tourist accommodation
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💼 Prevent unfair competition with hotels and cafés
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🛡️ Clearly separate informal B&Bs from professional food establishments
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💰 Prevent under-the-table food sales and protect guests’ health
While well-intended, these new rules do present challenges for small property owners who want to offer an authentic guest experience.
What can you do as a B&B or holiday rental owner in Italy?
✅ Adapt your offering with compliant, high-quality packaged products
✅ Be transparent with guests — explain why your breakfast looks different
✅ Highlight local partnerships or recommend nearby cafés
✅ Work with a property management partner who knows the legal landscape
Coming soon:
Italita’s Piemontese Breakfast Box
At Italita, we know that guests still appreciate local touches — even during breakfast.
To help owners comply with the law and deliver a unique experience, we’re currently developing a Piedmont Breakfast Box, filled with locally sourced, pre-packaged specialties.
More information will follow soon.
Let Italita help you stay compliant and professional
Italita provides full-service property management in Italy, including:
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Guest registration & check-in
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Cleaning, keyholding and turnover
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Rental setup and marketing
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Support with compliance (including breakfast rules)
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Tailored solutions for B&Bs and vacation homes in Piedmont
With Italita, you can continue hosting guests confidently — without worrying about legal issues.
Want to know more?
Looking for a professional way to manage your B&B in Italy under the new breakfast laws?
Get in touch with us for guidance, cooperation or to learn more about the upcoming breakfast box.
👉 italita.eu/contact