In a coffee shop, we see Ferrando and Guglielmo, who are claiming that their fiancées will be faithful eternally. Don Alfonso bets the two men that he can prove in one day that the men's fiancées are fickle. The men accept his bet and plan to return in disguise to try to seduce each other's fiancée.
In the next scene we see the women, Dorabella and Fiordiligi, who are sisters, praising their fiancés. Don Alfonso comes in and says that the men, who are officers, have been called to war.
In the next scene, the women and Despina, their maid, are in the sisters' home. The women, who are complaining of being alone, depart before Don Alfonso enters. Don Alfonso fears Despina will recognize Ferrando and Guglielmo in their disguises and, thus, bribes her so that he can win the bet.
Ferrando and Guglielmo arrive disguised as Albanians. When the sisters come home, they are surprised that the men are in the house. Though the men try to win the affection of the sisters, they have no success.
In the next scene, we are back in the garden. The sisters have paired off with the Albanians. Ferrando leaves with Fiordiligi, leaving Guglielmo alone with Dorabella. Soon, Dorabella gives Guglielmo a medallion in exchange for a locket.
Ferrando doesn't have such success with Fiordiligi.
The next scene brings us back to the sisters' bedroom, where Dorabella relates her actions to Fiordiligi. Fiordiligi is so upset by the story her sister tells her that she has decided to go find her fiancé. Before she is able to leave, though, Ferrando arrives and continues to try to woo her. Eventually, Fiordiligi gives in to his advances.
Both men are distraught that their fiancées were unfaithful. Don Alfonso, however, urges the men to forgive the women.
In the final scene, we are present at the double wedding of the sisters and their Albanian grooms. Despina, who has disguised herself as a notary, presents the marriage certificate, which everyone signs.
In the distance, we hear military music. Don Alfonso tells the sisters that their fiancés are arriving home from the war. The grooms rush to hide, though in actuality they are running to take off their disguises.
The men return without their disguises, professing their love to their respective fiancées. Don Alfonso presents the men with the marriage contract. After reading it, the officers become enraged and storm off the stage. When they return, they are dressed half as officers and half as Albanians. The sisters realize they have been fooled.
Eventually, all is forgiven.
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