Cool off from the heat in Rome by checking out this shaved-ice oasis by the river…read more Grattachecca has never been better than at Grattachecca Sora Mirella. Thanks to the recommendation by Rick Steves (or whoever works for you), we found this place easily, just across the Tiber Island. The mother-son duo were working hard to serve up these tasty, shaved ice delights. They were happy to let me take pictures and were very friendly. I got the Amarena flavor, which is a sweet, dark cherry flavor. It was good, but a bit too heavy-handed. My wife got the coconut flavor and it was amazing. Light and refreshing. I love how they put fresh fruit on the top of the grattachecca. It's a really cool texture and fun flair to a delicious drink. Give 'em a try!

This place has been here for over 100 years according to the current owner! He has owned it since…read more2007. I was researching granitas and found that there is something else called a grattachecca. Found an old book that talked about how there used to be grattachecca kiosks all over Rome but as of august 2016 - there are only 3 left!!!!! Grattachecca is when they shave ice off of a huge block and then flavor it with syrup. It's different then a granita (a much more common iced drink) because the ice is much chunkier and you eat it with a spoon until your ice melts. They have at least 30 flavors that go right on top: strawberry, mint, pomegranate, orange, etc. I came here about midnight and just loved the experience. A brightly colored street kiosk with a variety of tasty drinks and cold goodies to enjoy on a hot summer night. So when I asked for a grattachecca - he pulled it out a huge block of ice and placed it on the counter and then used a stainless steel tool to shave ice right off the top and put it into a clear plastic cup. He then added strawberry and mint syrup to it and ....Buon appetito!!! Soooo good!!

We wanted to try grattachecca which is a traditional Roman shaved ice and syrup dessert and this…read moreplace was right by our hotel. We asked what flavors we should get and the guy working there was very friendly and accommodating. He made good suggestions, he asked how we liked it and made adjustments based on that. We ended up with one orange and lemon one with chunks of coconut and a cherry and raspberry one with fresh lemon juice, coconut and high-quality marinated cherries. It reminded me of being at a good cocktail bar. The seating is quite nice, shady, and you can see the Supreme Court across the Tiber, although it's a bit loud due to the road right there.

We were lucky enough to stumble on this place as we were staying in an Airbnb whose bus line ran…read moreright by it. My only regret is that we waited until the last night to stop as it was one of my favorite things about Rome. Hand shaved ice. Fresh squeezed juice. It doesn't get much better than that. I had the lemon and coconut and I am currently looking into buying the necessary equipment to make one at home it was so good. If you are near St Peters and this place is open, it is a must stop!

After lunch, the Mr. and I decided we needed a little gelato for dessert…read more When in Italy, right? Quinto Gelateria turned out to be an excellent choice. When we arrived, there was a long line of food tour participants waiting, which seemed like a very good sign. Another good sign? The gelato was stored in "tin cans" rather than piled high in the display cases. I was told that this is an indication of fresh gelato. I had chocolate chip and black cherry in a cone, while the Mr. had banana in a cup. He chose to add whipped cream on top. I declined. During our time in Italy, we had some okay gelato, some good gelato, and some truly great gelato. This might have been my favorite gelato of the trip! Highly recommended

Great for granite / granita. We came here multiple times on our trip. They blend the granite fresh…read morewhich other places don't and makes them really unique. Lots of flavors and affordable prices, outdoor seating on a great street for people watching. Very friendly service

I had high hopes for Trevi Cafe, it had a long line, busy vibe, and good energy. And to be fair,…read morethe cappuccinos and pistachio croissant were very good. Unfortunately, they didn't get our full order right, and the items they did get right took a long time to come out. It's a cute cafe, and I genuinely think they were just overwhelmed when we visited. The food and drinks were solid, but the service just couldn't keep up with the crowd that day.

My favorite cafe in Rome. Pistachio croissant to die for, Great place to people watch! Beer and…read morecafe Americano my go to!

Chocolate espresso?! Yes please! Went here on a Saturday morning just before our museum entrance…read more We didn't realize we could order at the counter first and then pay afterwards. We ended up paying first at the entryway, then got our drinks at the counter. We got the caffe al ciocciolato (chocolate espresso) and gran cappuccino (cappuccino with chocolate and whipped cream). Needless to say, they were delicious! The chocolate is rich in both of them. I didn't stir my gran cappuccino, so it felt like drinking a cappuccino and ending with a hot chocolate in the same drink. Very fast service being served at the counter! The drinks are relatively pricey compared to other Italian cafe standards (2.4€ for the espresso and 5€ for the cappuccino), but they are specialty drinks. I'd so come back!

Incredible breakfast in the neighborhood! LORENZO WAS PERFECTO!!! Really helped us figure out what…read morewe wanted, what we should've got, and what we needed to have the most magnificent last morning in Rome. It was the most delicious coffees, fruit, and pastries. The pancakes! Get them! So fluffy! And also the vibe of the whole place really made you feel cozy, like a kid in a candy shop (literally) with love, from New York City!

So many flavor options! They are beautifully done and created! We tried the Dubai chocolate flavor…read moreand our kids loved it! Cute shop!

The gelato was pretty good! I got Dubai Chocolate and Nutella, and nutella tasted like actual…read morenutella! The Dubai chocolate wasn't that good, but it didn't ruin my experience. The service was average, and the vibe was normal. It was the gelato that made it stand out. I would recommend.

What a lovely place to relax and cool off from traipsing around Rome! The coffee granita was…read moredelicious and tasty! Service was quick and again lovely! granita with a view of the pantheon... cannot go wrong I can't wait to go back one day

If you're looking for a classic Roman coffee experience, La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro is…read moredefinitely one to add to your list. Located just steps from the Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda, this historic coffee bar has been a Roman institution since 1946 and is especially known for its coffee, which has helped make it one of the city's most famous cafés. The line was pretty long when we arrived, but it moved surprisingly quickly. You can enjoy your coffee and pastries inside while standing at the counter, or, if you're lucky, grab one of the few seats available inside. There's also outdoor seating, but keep in mind that sitting outside comes with a separate--and if I remember correctly, significantly higher--service charge. I'll be honest--I'm pretty sure I ordered the wrong thing. I ended up with what was essentially a frosty coffee ice cream, which is not what I was going for, lol. I was supposed to order the Granita di caffè con panna, which is their signature. It's a coffee granita--essentially finely shaved/frozen coffee--topped with whipped cream. Instead of whipped cream, I accidentally told my Italian nephew I wanted the coffee with ice cream, whoops. I also ordered a maritozzo, which I was absolutely on a mission to try while in Rome. The maritozzo is a traditional Roman sweet bun filled generously with whipped cream, and it did not disappoint. I was in a bit of a rush, so I didn't have time to enjoy my maritozzo there. I packed it up and ate it later that evening, and it was still delicious. I've also essentially given up coffee completely, so I only had a few bites and sips of my coffee ice cream, but what I tried was really good. The menu is fairly large and varied, and it can feel a little overwhelming when you're standing at the counter with a line behind you. I'd recommend taking a look at the menu ahead of time if you can so you have an idea of what you want before you get up to order. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. Tazza d'Oro is an institution, the location is hard to beat, and there's something fun about experiencing one of Rome's longtime coffee traditions--even if you accidentally order the wrong thing like I did!

Service 100% Gelato 100%…read moreThe person running this shop was great...He really knows his stuff... we didn't know what to get and he chose the perfect pairing after just asking what we liked... they were combos I didn't expect

I hope you read this review!!!…read more And this is why this review must be read! There are SO MANY places in Rome to buy gelato, at least one on every block. And they all taste the same, which isn't a bad thing, but it gets redundant after a while. We were impressed by several of the top-rated gelatarias. And then we accidentally stumbled into L'Orso Bianco, overheated and desperate to cool down. Unaware of the impressive ratings on Yelp, we figured we were in for another tasty but boring gelato experience. But this was something more! L'Orso Bianco, Italian for The White Bear, offers spectacular assortments of gelato and explosively powerful flavors. The cheesecake had delectable bits of crust. The mint flavor was wonderful, closer to spearmint than the American version of mint ice cream, but still fabulous. But the Frutti di Bosco (berry) was the single best scoop of gelato I had in all of Rome! So fruity, so powerful, so amazing. They crammed three large scoops of marvelous gelato into a medium-sized cup for a very reasonable price, and I opted to top it with fresh cream. They also have napkins that depict the most famous sites across Rome. So awesome! If you get a single gelato in all of Rome come here!