Amazing - so yummy and a great area to walk and see the night life. Will definitely be headed back before we leave Rome.

This was awesome! Best gelato I had in Rome! There was a little line outside when we went (a Wednesday night in July around 10pm) but it moved quickly. I got the small Frigidarium flavor on a cone dipped in chocolate and it was only €2. My friend had the melon flavor and absolutely loved it. Super great place, lives up to the hype. Will definitely be going back. read more

Frigidarium - Small cone, frigidarium flavor dipped in chocolate. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

The Frigidarium was my favorite gelato in Rome. Something special about this gelato it that you are able to dip your cone in either dark or white chocolate. This magic touch, give an extra flavoring and twist to just an average cone. With the variety of flavors, the Frigidarium is a great choice! read more

Frigidarium - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

We ate gelato literally every day and sometimes twice a day during our recent trip in Rome. Out of all the gelaterias we've been to and tried, and some of which were recommended by various travel bloggers, this place was our absolute favorite! There was always a long line out the door, and it was reasonably priced and deliciously made. So many flavors to choose from, but my heart is always with nocciola. We went back on our last day just to have their gelato for the second time which we will always cherish forever! (On a side note, this place was recommended by a fellow Yelper, Jeff R.) read more

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This was our first gelato in our 14 day trip to Italy and it set the bar HIGH! The BEST in Rome and one of the best in our trip to Italy. It was so good we came twice. Our favorite flavors were pistachio and biscotto... WOW.. AMAZING flavors, the textures are so creamy, not too sweet, great panna. The pistachio had such a rich, deep, nutty flavor- you can tell the quality is top notch. The Biscotto- really caught us by surprise- a creamy, simple base with crunchy boscotto. Service was hit or miss, first girl seemed miserable but second time around everyone was so nice. I wish I could stop by right now and have a cone. read more

Amazing! Great prices. Always a line out the door, which is a good sign when there are other gelato places within eyesight.

You have to go here while in Rome; the line is worth it!! Get the frigidarium flavor which is a caramelly flavor with a fudge swirl and bits of chocolate cookie. I got it dipped in chocolate (against my better judgement) but it was actually so good and didnt ruin the gelato experience. read more

Frigidarium - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Absolutely love the gelato and the chocolate coating! Inexpensive The chocolate coating was the best part and this place is very popular especially for us tourists Roma is full of gelato shops and this is a great one of you happen to be in that area read more

Very popular place for gelato in this area so try to go when the line is short. CASH ONLY. You have the option to dip your gelato in a white or milk chocolate. But be warned, it will make your gelato melt very fast and drip. Price is also pretty cheap even for Rome. read more

So far the best gelato I've had between Milano and Roma. There's a little bit of a line but it is well worth the wait. My friend and I had 3 scoops each (pistachio, coconut, and chocolate/orange... and pistachio, cinnamon, and passion fruit). Would highly recommend to have them dip your gelato in chocolate since it hardens like a shell and helps prevent drilling The best pistachio gelato I've ever had read more

The hype is real. The Gelato is incredible and the flavors are amazing. I got the 2 euro cone with mango and raspberry. Both flavors were delicious and were a good alternative to the typical less sour options. Essentially, I chose well. If you don't push some Gelato down your cone and it's dry at the end, don't worry there's pigeons there to save the day. No bathroom here so go to the restaurant down the alley and get a coffee with your bathroom run for 3 euros. read more

Frigidarium - mango and raspberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Gelato with free chocolate dip? YUM! My friend and I were in Rome for a few days and we had Frigidarium two days in a row because it was one of the better spots for gelato. The prices are very fair too (€2 for a single scoop I believe). Check it out if you're in the area! read more

Was looking for a local spot with good reviews and ended up living right next to is on our trip to Rome! Omg it's so, so good. Favorite was hazelnut flavor (forgot the name). The cones are not overly sweet but perfect. Come come come, don't think twice. I already miss it. read more

OMG - so I am a nosy person by nature and I walked past the Frigidarium twice to witness at least 20 people in line waiting for gelato each time. Call me a sucker but I had to get in line and try it myself! While standing in line, a couple Americans living in Italy were happy to share their thoughts...that the Frigidarium was the best place for gelato in Rome. After a few tips and musts (you have to get your gelato chocolate dipped), I opted for coffee gelato dipped. It was amazing on a hot June day. My only regret was that we left the next day so I couldn't go back for another round! If you are walking from the Piazza Navona to the Vaticans you have to pass this route (lots of cute side streets) and get the best gelato ever! read more

I give them 5 stars because I can't imagine gelato getting any better than this. A real treat. - Top tip: try the house special, called Frigidarium. read more

You know when you find something so delicious that it's hard to go or eat anywhere else? That's how I felt about Frididarium's gelato. Almost to a fault because my love for this place prevented me from trying out other gelaterias. Every flavor I tried from here exceeded my expectations immensely. I tried: coffee, baccio, dulce de leche, strawberry, cinnamon, crema Fiorentina, cherry, mango, the Frigidarium flavor, tiramisu, nutella, and a few others that I don't remember. ALL, I repeat, ALL were amazing. BUT, if I had to pick my favorites it would be baccio, crema Fiorentina, and the Frigidarium flavor. If you get the 2 euro size, then you get two flavors. But, if you pay for the 3, 4, or 5 euro size then you can get 3 flavors. I also suggest getting a cone, 'cause.. Treat yourself. Another great part about this gelateria is that they can pour hot dark chocolate or white chocolate over your gelato. Adds a nice crunch to one's creamy gelato when it hardens after like 10 seconds. Also, this place is conveniently located across from Abbey's Irish Pub. Thus, my friends and i would go at night to have drinks and something to munch on, and on our way back home we would buy our gelatos and be on our merry way. *Even if there's a line... don't let that change your mind. Wait it out. I was about to get into line then a group of 30 (not kidding) tourists went right in front of me. And I waited. I love you Frigidarium, and I can't wait to see you again... soon. read more

I had at least five people tell me that Frigidarium is the best gelato in Rome (and perhaps the world) and I'm here to say that it's all 100% true. If I could come here twice a day everyday for the rest of my life, I would. The gelato flavors and the gelato quality surpassed every other shop I tried in Rome, and believe me, I tried many. It's not too heavy, not too light, and there are none of those funny ice crystals. That American "ice cream" will never suffice after you taste Frigidarium. The women behind the counter weren't the friendliest in the world, but they're just trying to get through the crazy long line as quickly as possible. This place isn't exactly the best kept secret, especially at peak gelato times. Bonus: if you need to be gluten free, they get it! They used freshly washed scoopers for me and dunked my gelato in a separate tub of chocolate. read more

Ice cream was fresh and natural and light also delicious. There is a huge queue in front of the place. The big cone was too much for me soI couldn't finish so if you are not so hungry or adore ice cream you should probably try the smaller cones or cups. read more

First taste of gelato in Italy. Fior di latte and 'cafe'. the Cafe was super duper strong. The strongest espresso flavor I've ever had and for the rest of the trip, no gelateria came close. That day I found my gold standard for 'cafe' gelato. If you get a chance, don't miss it. read more about our Naples food tour on my site read more

It's hard to find a better dessert than gelato.... unless it's gelato dipped in chocolate. And then topped with whipped cream. Oh yes, Frigidarium went there. All of the flavors are fresh and delicious, and it's difficult to choose just two (I especially loved spagnola and stracciatella.) After that comes the big decision: whether you'd like your gelato dipped in glorious dark chocolate or white chocolate. Predictably, I chose dark chocolate - which turned out to be more like semi-sweet instead of dark - and loved every bite. The gelato itself is very creamy compared to others that I had in Rome, and was fantastic combined with the chocolate shell. I only wish I'd come here earlier! read more

Satisfying Italian Gelato in this great icecream shop in a fun alley! Its quite close to many awesome lunch and dinner places so save your stomach for a couple of scoops of Frigidarium gelato in lieu of restaurant dessert! Must have: Pistachio gelato! Ultra nutty and rich! The chocolate "dip" seems like a popular choice. I didn't get to try it myself but many people were going for it. Open until very late! read more

This place came highly recommended to me by friend for being one of the best gelato's in Rome. The gelato was creamy and delicious but the service was poor, we were only allowed to try two flavors total even though we were a party of four and two were young children. I'm unsure if it was just the person working or if it's policy, but the kids were sad they had to decide on a flavor even though they had only tasted one. Overall, I would try this place again but hope there was better service. If not there are plenty of other delicious gelato shops nearby. read more

Food (4 star) - cheapest ice cream place Ive been to! Single scoop ice cream with cone and chocolate over my ice cream cost me 2 euro; however, the flavor wasn't really good. I only tried one flavor so i cant speak for the entirety. I accidentally dropped half of my ice cream trying to get rid of some of the ice cream(they give so much) to get to my cone, ended up breaking and dropping the ice cream. RIP but i wasn't too sad cuz the taste did not meet my expectation. Service (4 stars) - reasonable line that went by fairly quick. Staffs were helpful. Environment (4 stars) - To-go style ice cream shop that can only fit like 3 people. They have a small bench outside to enjoy. Located in a cute little street that gives you the feel of Italy. No restroom! read more

When in Rome... Get yourself some gelato from Frigidarium. This place is highly recommended and earns every star it receives. I went through Rome, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik trying Gelato/Ice Cream and this place takes top prize. You can't go wrong with any flavor you get. The best part is you can get the top of the gelato dipped in chocolate. You can choose from dark and white chocolate, it's delicious. read more

Frigidarium - Gelato dipped in white and dark chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Now, if you read my review about the balla beni eisdiele in munich, you know that i talked a lot about excellent gelaterie in Rome. This is one of them. Every time i am in Rome (which is quite often, as i live between munich and rome) and it is warm, i come here. The good: - amazing selection: it ranges from the classic simple flavors, to more elaborate ones. i always think i know what flavors i will take, until i am there and i see flavors that sound amazing and change my plans at the last moment :P - taste: truly a very very good ice-cream. try it. i bet you seldom ate ice-cream this good -extras: do you want whipped cream? double whipped cream? chocolate sauce? whipped cream AND chocolate sauce? No problem, no charge. -staff: incredibly friendly. you can talk with them, ask them how they make their ice, ask them for flavor-tips. They are very friendly, will offer you tastes of flavors without you having to ask. You'll just feel welcome there. The bad: - there is none. Maybe the only thing is that ice-cream melts in the summer, but that is not really their fault :D THIS is truly an amazing gelateria read more

It's a small gelato place but one of the best ones in Rome I think! An acquaintance who lives in Rome also thinks so! read more

Frigidarium - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Fridge-dairy -yum! This gelato shop in Rome is so outstandingly wonderful I visited twice in 24 hours. How can it be bad, when it tastes so good? Pick from cones, cornets and tubs of various sizes. For three Euro you can get a three scoop medium size tub. That's more than enough to share, that is if you can bear to. The house special is the Frigidarium ice cream, and trust me, it is amazing, with honeycomb crunch and chocolate swirl, and a special chocolate cookie on top. It's as if the humble Cadbury crunchie bar has mated with angels and produced a heavenly gelato offspring. Other flavours were all delicious too. Best of all is they top your ice cream off with good quality dark or milk chocolate, cooling instantly to create a beautiful glossy shell so satisfying to crack. This place is highly recommended, you might have to line up but it is worth the wait. read more

I have lived in Rome for 6 years and I eat a lot of gelato. A lot. Frigidarium has some of the best. I cannot get over the chocolate shell - think all your memories of childhood Dairy Queens but so so much more. Skip the cake flavour, but everything else is good. I like stracciatella most (chocolate chip). Always say yes to the chocolate topping, but skip the panna (cream). read more

Keep your eyes open or you might walk straight past this place.... 3 times..... just like I did. BUT! Once I found it, it was hard to leave. The ice cream here is absolutely delicious, and relatively cheap as well. Costing between 2 and 4 Euro's for a cup. This was my most frequented after dinner spot. With a plethora of flavors and combinations, it made it easy coming back. This is one of those places where the quality of the product speaks for itself. Go there. Eat a lot. Be happy. Thank me later. read more

This was my favorite gelataria in Rome when I lived there! When I studied abroad in Rome my school was just a few blocks down, so I made it a point to get gelato here two times a day every day. It's so much more reasonably priced than the tourist joints in Piazza Navona and the gelato here is actually fresh everyday (you can tell if gelato is old, if it has an icy/shiny sheen on top). My favorite flavor here was the stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate shavings), but really all of them were fantastic. This place is closed in the winter, like most authentic, non-touristy gelatarias. Don't settle for crappy gelato, go to Frigidarium! read more

Worth travelling to. Worth waiting in line. worth it worth it worth it worth it! I had a scoop of strawberry and a scoop of lemon cookie. My sister had the 3 craziest looking flavors with chocolate dip on top. We were both blown away with the deliciousness. Mmmmmm. Wish I was eating there right now. read more

Frigidarium is ri-di-cu-lous. Imagine top notch gelato, up to 4 scoops, dipped in white or dark chocolate and topped off with a cookie - it defines decadence. It's SO good that at any given moment you can catch people standing around out front in the midst of a "Frigidarium ecstasy coma" (you know, looking longingly at the gelato and then closing their eyes while they sowly tongue and french kiss the gelato, etc). Frigidarium has their own flavor called simply "Frigidarium" which is unbelievable. This gives "when in Rome" a whole new meaning. I hope one day to be reunited with this gelato lover and enter a Frigidarium ecstasy coma once again. read more

If you're a gelato lover, this will be heaven on earth for you! Get the white chocolate with Nutella, or just a simple vanilla. We tried five different kinds between the four of us and they were all ridiculously awesome. We worked up an appetite while visiting the Pantheon, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum, so we treated ourselves! We had heard that this was the BEST gelato in Rome, and the Frigidarium didn't let us down. read more

Frigidarium - No caption necessary!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Very good gelato but poor service. The lady was very mean and said something in Italian that another customer confirmed that was insulting. Customer experience was poor read more

Amazing artisanal Gelateria with reasonable prices and mouthwatering flavors. If you like chocolate & hazelnut, definitely try the cremino flavor! Their vegan dark chocolate is one of the best we've tasted all over Italy so far! read more

Frigidarium - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

The best gelato I've ever had!!! I could literally eat this everyday. I got amerena, which is cherry and it was so delicious. This gelato is super rich and creamy. I plan on coming back on multiple occasions before I leave. Also, the price is super affordable and it's high quality gelato. read more

Frigidarium - Amarena: Italian cherry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

How could u not enjoy your gelato with a white chocolate coating on it? Worth it to make the trek out here. All the flavors of gelato are creamy. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Delicious ice cream and a fun experience. Like most places in Florence, is hidden a way in a street everyone else would call an alley. Best part is getting chocolate on top of the ice cream. Long line is worth it! Have fun. read more

Came here on vacation and a local told us about this place- truly trust locals! Came here 2 times because it was that awesome. Lines are long at times but the flavors and the free Chocolate dip is so worth it. All the flavors are fresh and the serving sizes are perfect. I recommend this place to anyone wanting gelato on their trip to Rome. read more

Frigidarium - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Absolutely loved this spot and my favorite in Roma. Gelato perfectly made and super reasonable in pricing. I had coffee favor and nicciola and both were fantastic. Not too sweet. The chocolate dip was fabulous!!! A lot of locals line up very late to the night for this special treat - was recommended by our Roman waiter at pizza navona. read more