How much does one scoop cost?
PAL-li-na — three syllables, double 'l', stress on first.
Before ordering to understand the pricing — gelato is usually priced by size (piccolo/medio/grande) rather than per scoop in Italy.
Italian gelato is usually priced by vessel size rather than per scoop: small cup/cone (1–2 scoops), medium (2–3 scoops), large (3–4 scoops). Each size has a fixed price. Some tourist gelaterias charge per scoop — a red flag for overpricing.
Quanto costa il piccolo?
How much is the small?
Ask for each size to understand the pricing structure
Il prezzo è per pallina o per dimensione?
Is the price per scoop or per size?
The key question in tourist areas where per-scoop pricing can be deceptive
È tutto allo stesso prezzo?
Is everything the same price?
Some gelaterias charge extra for premium flavours like pistachio or saffron
Beware of gelaterias charging €3–5 per scoop — this is tourist trap pricing common near major attractions. Authentic Italian gelato pricing: small cup/cone €1.50–2.50, medium €2.50–3.50, large €3.50–5. The best gelato in Rome or Florence is rarely the most expensive.