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!

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

They stay open late and the gelato is supreme. I order the salted caramel (forgot to take a pic) I…read morewas too excited!!! They also have smoothies, affogato, milkshakes banana splits. Small place but outside seating available. Very casual to hangout outside and eat your gelato.

Please avoid this place. Has a hidden fee at checkout…read more 1. I asked my server for a small drink but PRETENDED not to understand what I was saying. He kept insisting for me to order a large drink. I pointed to the table next to me that I wanted a similar size as them, but specifically told me that a SINGLE and DOUBLE serving is the same size. I still insisted on a single but he pretended not to understand me. 2. There is a MANDATORY 20% tip. I saw my server once throughout my dine-in. I told him that he did not deserve a 20% tip and would give him what I personally think he deserved. His coworkers immediately intervened and berated me to pay the fee. AVOID THIS PLACE, THEY WILL SCAM YOU OF YOUR MONEY. I personally give businesses grace, but this one did not deserve it.

Was great. Service was great. And you pay dearly for both. Absolutely go an extra block or…read moretwo. Two pizza, two drinks, pasta, water, lemonade, peach tea, bread. $200. Pay the service fee in cash. These prices mean I will be having McDonald's the next two day.

Very nice coffee. One of the best affogato I have ever had. We even bought some coffee beans to…read morebring back home.

Absolutely adored this caffe in the Prati neighborhood near to the Vatican! Opened in 1919, they…read morehave a unique (and secret) blend of coffee that's to die for. Sat on the patio and just enjoyed people watching, a welcome respite after the Vatican crowds. We popped by in the afternoon for an espresso (with chocolate as suggested by our server) and it was incredible. It was around 4 in the afternoon so it wasn't busy as it's between lunch and aperitivo.

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 service was absolutely terrible. The guy that served us was the rudest person I have ever…read moreencountered (around 30s). He was super aggressive for no reason and ruined my night. On top of that he messed up my order. The quality of the gelato was not very good either and it's €4.50 for a small. Can definitely find better quality for a cheaper price. Extremely disappointed with the service I wanted to leave because I felt so uncomfortable.

Great coffee! Also grabbed a few pastries that were delicious! While next to the Pantheon, it did…read morenot feel like a tourist trap.

We were near this cafe and ordered a cappuccino and latte. Then we realized we had to try the…read moreMaritozzi and the bread was sweet and the whipped cream was not. Great balance together. Standing around the bar to drink the coffee and eat your pastry is the common practice.

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

It was good, two flavors for 3€. It wasn't authentic gelato, but it still tasted good. They had…read morevery fun flavors and lots of options. The worker was very friendly, and let us try some flavors. I enjoyed the fruity flavors, they were very flavorful and refreshing in the heat. I've definitely had better gelato but this did the job and it was close.