Oh my gosh, this didn't just look amazing. It also tasted amazing. A large frozen hollowed out lemon filled with lemon gelato. Then it was topped with a lemon macaron, wafer, and a piece of chocolate. Loved it. The one we went was located next to the Trevi fountain. Ok, obviously a lemon doesn't hold a lot of gelato. Add to that the cost of a thin wafer and one small macaron neither of which should cost all that much. Yet they were charging €18 for one. To us it was kind of a ripoff, but we had to give it a try anyway they look so cute. Total bill €36. Ouch! read more

Don Nino - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Rome, RM

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BEST GELATO IN ROME! CORRECTION: BEST GELATO IN ITALY! 3.50 euro for a medium. Great cannolis too! Get some, then sit by the Trevi Fountain, and enjoy! I probably had gelato at over a dozen different gelaterias during my 2 week Italy vacay, this is the best! (My wife disagrees with me) read more

Don Nino - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Rome, RM

Overpriced gelato, stale cones, burnt cannoli shells. This was my favorite cannoli / gelato spot in 2015, but looks like quality went downhill and prices went up over the years. Too bad. read more

I thought the high prices would mean good food. Instead, I got food poisoning here - lost a whole day in Rome sitting on the toilet. Really disappointed by this lack of hygiene. I've had many other great meals in Rome; best to skip this place read more

Next to Trevi Fountain, so it's going to be bad and expensive, right? Nope. Step inside and immediately notice that it is clean, classy, and modern. This is a boutique, not some sticky portable freezer rolled out to the sidewalk. Now look at all the flavor choices. Notice that the flavors don't skew toward what five year old or a suicidal diabetic would order? Now look at the gelato. See how the gelato is dull colored because the high fat content and the cold freezers keep the ice crystals small? See how it isn't shiny because it has constantly melted and refrozen over the day - an all too common occurrence in Italy. Now listen as your kids reaction when you tell them they aren't getting what they initially want because they are "ignoranti". Tell them there is a law that they have to eat what you are ordering for them, because this is Italy and overbearing parental guidance is expected here. Tell them to Google it later because it's totally true. Tell them there will be no Kit Kat ordered on your watch and your great-great uncle Giaccommo would roll over in his grave if he knew you ordered a sherbert. Gloss over the fact that you're not Italian. Today, they are getting only great gelato and they are not going to mess it up. This location is one of the four branches that serves "Don Nino" gelato, which is an small artisanal brand created by local master Francesco Mastroianni, who is a five time winner of Italian Gelato making "olympics". Who do I want making my gelato? This guy. Sure, the kids can have taster spoons of whatever they want. But in the end, they should be eating the royalty of gelato flavor like sette veli (ie, nutella for grown-ups), Crema Millefoglie (ie, a custard / pastry dessert that is unbelievably good), Crema Della Nonna Mela (custard w/ carmelized pine nuts). And if they have any sense, they will choose the king of gelato flavors - pistachio - but only if they want the best damn gelato cone they've ever had. You may or may not be carried off on your family's shoulders, hailed as a hero. But you should be for bringing them to Trevi Fountain and il Cantagalli. read more

What do you think of when you say Rome? Gelato and the iconic Trevi Fountain. Wow. This place is like Rome in a cup or cone. What more can you ask for than a convenient location and fantastic gelato? This place has it all. We stopped by the gelateria, because why not at the Trevi Fountain? The shop was simple, elegant, and modern with a great atmosphere. Stepping inside, we could see the rows of delicious gelato. The friendly server behind the counter let us sample some choices, and we got pistachio and mango in a cone. Two scoops were put in each cone and a wafer was beautifully placed in the cone. The mango had the right amount of sweetness and the pistachio tasted like real roasted pistachios. Amazing! The best part was that we could admire Trevi Fountain while eating the perfectly chilled gelato. Stop here for some great gelato. read more

delicious ice cream, a little overpriced. 4€ for a small cup or cone is too much, even for its location. Worth to try one time, though. read more

Don Nino - Gelato with a view. - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Rome, RM

After having dinner near Fontana De Trevi we headed to the pantheon. We found this little gem of a gelato paradise!! Very clean and nicely decorated beyond the classic italian gelato shops of Rome. The staff were very helpful and courteous. The flavored they suggested were absolutely delicious. I had the pistachio and hazelnut mix. It was absolute haven. Can't wait to go back again. read more

Don Nino - My favorite gelato shop - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing gelato but more importantly super friendly service right near trevi fountain!!! Exactly what we needed to escape the crowds and heat! read more

I found this Cafeteria on the first of a three day stay in Rome. It is a place that if frequented by locals as will may find evident by the perpetual queue of business people stopping in for a morning espresso while standing at the counter socializing. Given what appears the be seamless and endless tourist attractions this place is as close as you can get to the local/authentic Italian experience if you are staying in Rome. The espresso is excellent with thick bold clean flavors and rich crema which are complimented well with the broad selection of artisanal pastries. In response to the 1 star review below. I'm not sure how you can conclude to being taken advantage of if the price was not known before the gelato was purchased. Not being happy with the price is one thing, but characterizing someone as dishonest is something else. It's always good to know what the price is before you purchase i.e. look before you jump. Prices do vary widely in Rome, and with all things you tend to get what you pay for. As for what I paid for, I returned to Don Nino every day of my three day stay. Great cafe, food, and atmosphere. Well worth every penny. Furthermore, the Pantheon is right around to the corner which is a cool place to chill. read more

BEWARE: This place is run by dishonest employees. I went here 5/26/2015 around 7:30pm, the young guy working there charged 7€ for a cone with 3 scoops! What kind of absurd tourist pricing is that? I asked if he was sure it was 7 Euro, he said yes because it was a big size. Given that there are no signs with prices displayed in this shop, it's hard to tell if the employees are just flat out lying to unknowing customers and pocketing the extra money they're asking for themselves. don't let the atmosphere fool you, this place is run by crooks! read more