Cenerentola forbids Prince Ramiro to follow her, and states that if he really does love her, he must search her out once she has left the court. She gives him a bracelet that matches the one she always wears as a clue. The Prince sings, resolving to find the mysterious girl. Meanwhile, Don Magnifico confronts 'Prince' Dandini, demanding to know who he will marry. Dandini sings a comical duet about being patient, but ultimately reveals to Magnifico his real identity.
Magnifico is first bewildered then furious.
A room at Don Magnifico's castle . Cenerentola is once again in rags singing her favorite song as she works. Don Magnifico and his daughters return, remarking about how similar Cenerentola looks to the girl the 'Prince' was with most of the evening. Once he is safely inside, the real Prince recognizes Cenerentola, and everyone is either bummed out or happy. All is eventually worked out and Cenerentola sings, begging that Don Magnifico and his daughters be forgiven.