US Tourist Says Rome Gelato Shop Charged €44 for 2 Ice Creams
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 8
US Tourist Says Rome Gelato Shop Charged €44 for 2 Ice Creams
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 8
Summary
Nicole Ann, a tourist from Florida, said a Rome gelato shop billed her €44 for what she asked to be two small cups, then urged visitors in a Facebook travel group to avoid Don Nino.
Her receipt from June 3 listed two €12 maxi cones, €4 of whipped cream, two pistachio cannoli for €10 and two macarons for €6, though she said the server added toppings she had not requested.
Ann said she only realized later because she thought the total spoken aloud was €14, and called the gelato the worst she had tried during 10 days in Rome.
Don Nino declined to comment; the Guardian said the Piazza Navona branch displayed prices clearly, with small servings at €6 and three-scoop large portions at €12.
The dispute drew more than 900 comments online and highlighted Rome's wider tourist-price tensions, with typical gelato in the city usually costing about €2 to €5.