Italy
Italy dating for expats in Rome, Milan and Florence
Evening walks, long lunches and piazzas full of life: meet people in Italy who also made the move, or Italians who enjoy an international story. Joining costs nothing.
- Free membership
- Rome, Milan, Florence
- VIP in euros
- Many manually verified members
In short
Italy dating as an expat is sociable: people meet through friends, at an evening walk or over a long lunch, and a date should never be kept waiting. ExpatSingles is free to join; add your city and it suggests expats in Italy and Italians nearby every day.
- Who: expats in Italy, and Italians who would like a partner from abroad.
- Free for everyone: your profile, the daily suggestions, verification and a few messages every day.
- Where: first date ideas for Rome, Milan and Florence below.
- VIP: unlimited messages, from €16.99 a week.
Milan, Italy's hub for finance, fashion and technology, and Rome, with its diplomatic and international jobs, have the biggest expat communities; Florence, Bologna, Turin and Bergamo have many internationals too. Online dating helps expats in Rome, Milan and elsewhere meet people beyond colleagues and friends of friends.
Why expats in Italy try online dating
Introductions often come through friends, and a new arrival may not have them yet.
ExpatSingles in Italy
Living in Italy and looking for someone special? ExpatSingles is made for that
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A familiar story
Members have moved countries or want someone who has, so permits, language lessons and family abroad are understood.
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Your languages
Many Italians speak English; add Italian if you are learning, it opens doors.
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Nearby
Suggestions follow the distance you choose from your city.
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Discreet
Your username and nearest town are all anyone sees.
First date ideas
Three first dates in Italy
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Rome
Villa Borghese
A large park near the Spanish Steps, with gardens, a small lake with rowing boats and the Pincio terrace for the sunset.
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Milan
The Navigli
The canal district from the Darsena at Porta Ticinese, with small bridges and plenty of places to sit along the water.
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Florence
Piazzale Michelangelo
A terrace above the city with the famous view of Florence, loved by locals and visitors alike.
Dating culture in Italy: social and unhurried
Many Italians still meet partners through friends and colleagues, and being introduced is common. La passeggiata, the leisurely evening walk where neighbours stop to chat, is a lovely low-key way to spend time together.
A kiss on both cheeks is the usual greeting between friends, while a handshake suits formal situations. Timekeeping can be relaxed in social life, but keeping a date waiting is seen as rude.
Italian is the official language. Many people speak English, though not everywhere, and some Italian makes daily life and dating easier.
Free to join
An aperitivo for two starts with a free hello
Set your city, say what you are looking for and see who lives near you. Your profile is free.
Join freeHow to start dating in Italy on ExpatSingles
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Start a free profile
Pick a username, add a photo and name your city.
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Say what you hope for
From friendship to a serious relationship: your suggestions match your choice.
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Get verified
Free with an ID document, or by video call with a moderator.
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Say ciao
A few messages a day are free; with VIP there is no limit.
Dating safely in Italy
- A lively piazza. Meet in a lively public place for the first time, a cafe or a busy piazza, and tell a friend your plans. Stay on ExpatSingles until you have met: a warning shows if someone wants to move the chat to WhatsApp or a similar app.
- Check before you trust. The Postal Police advise never sending money to someone you met online whose identity you do not know. Search their name and photos online, and ask someone you trust for advice. Be wary of anyone who always has a reason not to meet.
- Reporting a scam. Report a romance or online scam to the Postal Police with their online form, and make a formal complaint in person at a police office or Carabinieri station. In an emergency, call 112.
What ExpatSingles costs in Italy
Joining and seeing your suggestions are free in Italy. Prices for VIP and VIP Plus are in euros, with a per-month figure for the longer plans.
| Plan length | VIP | VIP Plus |
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| 1 week | €16.99 | €17.99 |
| 1 month | €44.95 | €38.53 |
| 3 months | €84.95€28.32 a month | €89.87€29.96 a month |
| 6 months | €111.95€18.66 a month | €128.31€21.39 a month |
| 12 months | €169.95€14.16 a monthpaid once | €208.05€17.34 a monthpaid once |
Plans from a week up to six months carry on until cancelled; twelve months are paid once, and nothing renews afterwards. What each membership includes.
Italy dating: questions from expats
What is Italy dating like for expats?
Italy dating for expats is sociable and warm: people often meet through friends, enjoy an evening walk or a long lunch, and expect you to be on time for a date even if social life is relaxed.
Where do expats in Italy live?
Expats in Italy live mostly in Milan and Rome, with many also in Florence, Bologna, Turin and Bergamo. ExpatSingles shows you people within the distance you choose.
How much does ExpatSingles cost in Italy?
ExpatSingles is free to join in Italy. VIP costs €44.95 for one month; the 12-month plan is €169.95, paid in one go, so €14.16 a month.
Is it easy to meet expats in Rome?
It is easy to meet expats in Rome on ExpatSingles: set Rome as your city, pick a distance and you get daily suggestions. Villa Borghese is a classic place for a first walk.
Where do I report a romance scam in Italy?
A romance scam in Italy is reported to the Postal Police with their online form, and a formal complaint is made in person at a police office. In an emergency, call 112.
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