Dolce Maniera

This gelateria was located just north of Vatican City and a few blocks south of the Ottaviano Metro…read morestation. My friends and I came here for a nice little nightcap after having dinner at a nearby restaurant. You know that they had good gelato when there was a crowd on a somewhat chilly night! I ordered a small cone with caffé, tiramisu, and nocciola (hazelnut) for 3,00€. Deliciously good stuff!

3 Euros for two scoops…read more Gluten free cones available. Lactose free flavors available too -- choose frutti di bosco and mango. You could taste the fruits in the frutti di bosco. A bit on the sweet side but not as much as other gelato locations near by. Service is quick and friendly. Long lines on occasion but moves quickly.

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Pompi

4.2(21 reviews)

0.4 km•Prati

For €5 this is a steal! I had take away and had it for breakfast with some coffee. It is very well…read moreflavored and balanced. The pistachio flavor comes through which makes me sad that I didn't have time to try others. The portion is generous and can easily be shared. I've definitely bookmarked this and will come back when I'm in Italy again. If you're a tiramisu lover, this is a must try!

Delicious tiramisu! It was not as sweet as American desert (thank god). Reasonable portion size…read more Love the quick service. My fav part about it is that it's not dense.

Banana and chocolate, and Classic Tiramisu

Main entrance

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Gelateria del monte

4.6(27 reviews)

0.8 km•Prati

A quaint tiny gelato joint just outside the Vatican hoard…read more It's small enough for roughly 3 folks at once, has many different options to choose from, the service is prompt, kind, mindful, and it's relatively cheap. My "medium" sized cone was a tad larger than a small but not American sized which I appreciated, it was just enough to fill a moderately hungry stomach, and gave me a taste of the gelato I'd been missing. Lovely little spot, stop in!

As we were walking down some random Rome street, we decided to get a quick sweet treat from…read moreGelateria Del Monte. We saw a gentleman sitting outside, enjoying a gelato and it peaked our interest. The young lady working the establishment was not very friendly, but we weren't there to make friends. However, great customer service really does go a long way, especially when you're a tourist away from the comfort of home. I ordered a cone of the pistachio gelato and my best friend ordered a cone of the banana gelato. Gelato is not as sweet as ice cream so don't expect to be overwhelmed by this dessert. The pistachio gave a hint of the taste of pistachio, but could've used a little more pistachio nuts to really bring this scoop to life. I tried the banana and it was overwhelming with banana flavor... Real bananas by the way. You really have to be a banana lover to partake in this cone. I have had better gelato in the states, but wanted to try this regionally specific treat.

Best gelato

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Novecentotredici

4.9(7 reviews)

0.3 km•Prati

Perfect spot for quick morning bite and cappuccino. Amazing variety of sweets and cookies. Two…read moreblocks from Vatican museum entrance. Friendly staff to foreigners.

Oh, how I miss Rome! If I would have known that 2020 would have been acting up like this, I would…read morehave stayed an extra month in Italy just to take in all the beauty it had to offer! One of the places that I miss dearly is the touristy restaurant and bars around the City of Rome, specifically in the Vatican area. I found this place as it was on my Yelp List and it was a MUST. Open 24/7, this place is known for the great Gelato and their pastries! Many people come here to have a quick coffee and a bite to eat. My friends and I came here and tried some of their delicious breakfast sandwiches while my friends also tried some of their coffee. We were able to sit, and people watch as we enjoyed our food. They have tons of delicious pastries to choose from and one can get extremely excited just looking at what they have to offer. We were not disappointed by the food and thought it was delicious! The customer service was exceptional and welcoming, and the restaurant was clean. I would recommend this place to stop and get you some breakfast and coffee, you will not be disappointed!

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It's a party

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Pasticceria

Forno Feliziani

4.7(32 reviews)

0.4 km•Prati

We stopped at this cute little restaurant on our way to the Vatican Museums - they were super nice!…read moreThe Roman style pizzas were yummy and the fritti (beef, rice, tomato sauce) was also very good! Later we had to try the eclair; their whole dessert section looked so good! The eclair was the perfect little sweet treat

We were told by Italians that Forno Fiarozzini is patronized by a lot of local Italians. Don't…read moreexpect the staff to speak English. Pricing is cheaper than a lot of other restaurants in Rome. Food is charged by weight. Unfortunately, this "To Go" style food really was almost inedible. We, as a group, ordered a lot of different items here and all were barely edible.

0.5 km•Città del Vaticano, Prati

Eclair type dessert

Roman style pizza and fritti

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Duecento Gradi

4.4(123 reviews)

The spot was right by the Vatican so it's super convenient if you're nearby. Me and my partner…read moreopted to sit down and enjoy our sandwiches, but we felt constantly rushed, even though it was low season and there were plenty of tables open. As soon as we sat down, the waitress asked us what we wanted and she came back three times in the span of five minutes so I definitely wish I had more time to breathe and look at the really large menu. I got the vegan sandwich and it actually blew my mind that it was vegan. The cuts of meat were so realistic and the vegan Parm also tasted so close to the original. Altogether, if you had just gave me the sandwich and I was eating it I wouldn't have even questioned that it was vegan. The sandwiches here are so delicious, I would definitely come back.

AJ helped us find the perfect pairing of a delicious sandwich and draft beer. All that was left,…read morewas an empty glass and crumbs on my lap. Duecento Gradi is a must try!

Grillo

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Lots of outside seating

Frigidarium

4.6(632 reviews)

1.7 km•Centro Storico

Delicious ice cream. Must try the bacio, had friends around the world commenting that it was their…read morefavorite from here.

Every time I come to Italy, it's a personal mission to find and devour gelato daily--because…read morevacation calories? Yeah, they don't count! This spot didn't disappoint--the gelato was absolutely gorgeous and tasted just as amazing. Heads up: they only let us pick one flavor to taste test lol so choose wisely, but honestly, it was worth it. Open late, delicious, and just what we needed to end the night right!

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Two Sizes

4.7(215 reviews)

1.8 km•Centro Storico

A great place for tiramisu. They only have two sizes but many different flavors. Service is very…read morequick.

I don't understand what all the hype was about ! I honestly didn't think it was that good . It…read morelacked the proper amount of biscotti and it was all cream. I've tired tiramisu all over Italy and the best ones I had were in Florence . The shop is small and the line goes around the building , services was quick but again I really feel like because they made it on social media everyone is heading there to try it out not because it's exceptionally good but because it's on social media . I was one of those influenced and did same thing but I can say I wasn't impressed .

0.5 km•Città del Vaticano, Prati

Tiramisu and canoli

Strawberry Tiramisu

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Pistachio

Creperia Michelangelo

3.9(10 reviews)

Definitely recommend for a quick bite in case you're looking for something other than pasta or…read morepizza. Very reasonable prices for a place this close to a major attraction. Locally owned. A+

Only a ten minute walk from St. Basilica's. Absolutely delicious crepes, with sweet and savory…read moreoptions. Plus, they have paninis filled with incredible combinations (the panini bread alone is worth it). Service was friendly and patient- it's a long menu. Four 2-person tables inside and two 2-person tables outside. This is a hidden gem right outside the Vatican.

Pistacchio crêpes

Wine specials

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Giolitti

4.4(1.1k reviews)

1.9 km•Centro Storico

Love the ambiance! Very Italian very cozy family style ! Our server was amazing he sat us down gave…read moreus a few minutes and took our order straight away . The cappuccino was delicious... this is really how it should taste so if and when In Italy this is the place to do a sit down cappuccino. Of course you can grab and go at the bar located in the lobby of the cafe or just stand at the bar and enjoy your cappuccino. Seems like the locals go here too. We felt like locals!!!

In the past, I knew of Gelateria Navona, just a few doors up from the actual piazza, and that was…read moremy go-to place for gelato in Rome. Expecting it to be there one year, I walked over to Piazza Navona and Gelateria Navona had evidently closed. I would then get gelato here and there. I then learned that Giolitti is a long standing gelateria and it's also in the historic center. I filed the name away in my head. Then, one day, I happened to walk right in front of it without even looking for it, so I went in. Giolitti is popular and it can be crowded. I'm going to say that I waited about 10 to 15 minutes. You pay at a counter first, deciding on what you want and how much of it, such as scoops and whether it will be in a cup or a cone. Once up at the counter, they don't rush you, which surprised me. I don't take that much time since I don't experiment much, but I still appreciate the courtesy. The price is roughly what everyone else in the historic center is charging. I always opt for the gelato it in a cup so you can "control" the dripping. The gelato - a mix of dark chocolate and two citrus flavors - was "molto buono." That said, just because it's so popular, I'm not going to downgrade Giolitti for it and complain about the crowds. You downgrade gourmet donut places in the U.S. where their fame has gone to their heads. There is also a spacious salon with nicer decor in which you can eat inside. At this point, Giolitti is really the only gelateria in Rome whose name I remember. I would gladly go back and I recommend it.