‘Wasn’t even good’: US tourist says she was charged €44 for two ice creams in Rome
Summary
A US tourist in Rome was charged €44 for two ice creams at a shop near Piazza Navona, which was much higher than expected. She said she ordered small cups but was served large cones with extra toppings and only realized the high cost after seeing the receipt.Key Facts
- Nicole Ann, a tourist from Florida, paid €44 for two ice creams in Rome.
- She requested two small cups but was given large cones with extras like macarons, cannoli, and whipped cream.
- The total included €12 per large cone, €4 for whipped cream, €10 for two cannoli, and €6 for two macarons.
- Nicole Ann said the ice cream tasted bad and was the worst she had during her 10-day stay in Rome.
- The Don Nino shop, where this happened, has several locations in Rome and did not comment on the incident.
- A Facebook post about the event received over 900 comments from locals and tourists.
- The shop does have a visible price list showing €6 per scoop in small cups or cones and €12 for three scoops in larger sizes.
- Typical ice cream prices in Rome are usually between €2 and €5, depending on size and place.
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