No, it's called Gelato. It's easy to get confused, because they say that Gelato is ice cream, but it's really just Italian Ice.
Is Italian ice in Italy just called ice?
The closest thing to Italian ice in Italy is actually granita.
It is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and (usually) fruit-based flavorings. It originates in Sicily, but can be found all over Italy.
When the temperature surges over the summer, stands and kiosks that are in the grattachecca trade make good money.
