Florida tourist billed €44 for two gelato cones in Rome, sparks online backlash
A Florida tourist says Don Nino near Piazza Navona charged €44 for two large gelato cones with toppings she didn’t request, listing €12 per maxi cone plus €4 for panna, €10 for cannoli and €6 for macarons on the receipt. She had asked for two small cups. Don Nino declined to comment; price lists seen by The Guardian show €6 for a single scoop and €12 for three scoops, with typical Rome gelato costing €2–€5, prompting widespread online backlash from locals and travelers.