> Why not just show the real price in the menu? because the real service costs would be higher than the price of the meal? I have no experience in gastronomy b

> Why not just show the real price in the menu? because the real service costs would be higher than the price of the meal? I have no experience in gastronomy but I guess you pay for being serviced in a restaurant (including table, dishes ...). The 'real' price of the meal is of minor significance.