‘Wasn’t even good’: US tourist says she was charged €44 for two ice creams in Rome

08/06/2026 17:33 The Guardian

Post on Facebook received more than 900 comments, with one Italian writing that they were ‘ashamed’A US tourist has warned visitors to Rome after paying €44 (£38) for two ice-creams in the Italian capital.Nicole Ann, from Florida, advised fellow tourists to “avoid Don Nino”, an ice-cream parlour on a street off Piazza Navona. She claimed she had ordered two small cups of ice-cream but instead was charged for two large cones topped with trimmings that were allegedly not requested, including macarons, cannoli and panna (whipped cream). Continue reading...

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