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.

This was some of the best gelato I had while in Italy! The service was quick and staff did their…read morebest to speak English.

This is definitely an excellent stop for some gelato! There are dozens of flavors to choose from…read moreand you can even sample them before you decide what you exactly want. I had a regular cup of mango and coconut gelato with some whip cream on top. The flavors for both were so rich and fresh! Your taste buds will most definitely thank you. Nothing tasted fake from these two flavors and that goes for the other flavors they have here. I went the more fruity route and was not disappointed. If you want a sweeter flavor, you cannot go wrong. Just try a flavor out! The place is clean, casual, and comfortable. There is also a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy your gelato in the sun. The staff are so nice and respectful. Even if you do not speak Italian, you can get by with English as the staff can understand a little. Fresh, rich, and tasty gelato is definitely at Gelatario! Spoil yourself here and even have a sweet time with friends or family.

This may be the best gelato I have tried in Rome (and we have eaten gelato every day). di Stefani…read morewas amazing on service and kind when dealing with my children despite their slow pace at choosing flavors. Amazing place! The pistachio is an amazing pick and I highly recommend it. The shop is quite nice on the corner, clean and inviting.

Best gelato ever!! So creamy and delicious. It was my first time ever having a gluten free…read morewafflecone and it was decorated with pistachio cream and nuts. The first night, we walked right past because they didnt have the extensive variety of flavors that many other shops had, but the quality is above the others I tried!

Petrini was a good spot for some quick gelato. I went with the pistachio and biscotti flavors. The…read morepistachio was on par with the other gelatos I've tried. I will say the biscotti was the main hero, as it had more flavor to it than your average cookie gelato. The cone was also delicious, the perfect vehicle for the gelato. I wish the scoops were a bit bigger, but the quality was there. Can't go wrong with this place!

The first time I went to Petrini was in May 2016 with my mom. It was at the end of our Europe trip,…read moreso we had had our fair share of great gelato and ice cream. At least, that's what we thought until we tried Petrini's gelato. Basically, their gelato has ruined me for any other gelato and ice cream. I dreamed about coming back for YEARS. I finally did that just last week while I was in Rome for three days. In fact, I went twice during my short stay! This time, we brought my sister and dad along. They agreed: Petrini's gelato is the best one we've had, overall. They have a great selection of flavors, from your standard pistachio to moringa. Their fruit-flavored gelatos are AMAZING. Also, the prices are so reasonable - anywhere from €2 to €4 (and that's for an obscene amount of gelato). It's definitely cheaper than the prices I paid for gelato in the center of the city. The cone for the first three sizes has the perfect taste and thickness - you don't have to worry about your cone getting too soggy. They use a different cone for the largest size, but I didn't like that as much. You also have the option to have your gelato topped with whipped cream, which I've only encountered in one other gelateria. My favorite flavors are the pistachio, crocante, and strawberry. I've had moringa, mango, and raspberry as well, and they were also great! I wouldn't say that Petrini has the most innovative flavors, but they nail all of the flavors they do offer. If the store isn't too busy, you can also try samples. If the store is busy, then you have to queue up to pay first before you can order your gelato. All in all, you can't go wrong by going to Petrini. The only wrong you can do is by NOT going to Petrini! I will continue to go back every time I'm in Rome, regardless of how far away I am. It's THAT good.

On a nice warm day, who can pass up a really good gelato?…read more Service was good, they had a nice variety of flavors. We first thought this was going to be our go to for gelato every night, but there hours weren't correct on there door, everyone we passed this place it was closed and weird hours, so we at least got to try them once and have no complaints. Hopefully the owner can update there hours.

Outstanding gelato!! Wide variety of flavors…read moreOne of the best we had in Europe Plenty of outdoor seating Location is in a friendly neighborhood Service is great

1. Blood Orange Ricotta Gelato with Cinnamon…read more 2. Chocolate Gelato Dotted with Large Pieces of Orange Peel. 3. Whipped Cream on Top of All of That That is Even Better Than the Gelato. 4. A Cone Dipped in Fresh Liquid Chocolate 5. A Cookie Dipped in the Same Fresh Liquid Chocolate Standing Straight Up and Down in the Whipped Cream All of this was just as amazing as it sounds here. * * * Steve McQueen was hiding in the Chocolate that was lining the inside of the cone. As I was nearly passed out in bliss over Blood Orange Ricotta Orange Peel Chocolate and Whipped Cream The Chocolate in the Cone decided to make the Great Escape. It tunneled its way to the bottom of the cone and all of the chocolate prisoners made a mad escape through the very end of the cone. My shirt and my jeans were completely covered with large pools of chocolate from navel to knee. * * * Wearing chocolate like that is a Badge of Honor. It shows you have really been there. They sell clothes in Italy if it really comes to that. * * * For gelato like that, you should be ready to do Anything !

I tried the stracciatella and pistachio, topped with a little panna, and I'm still thinking about…read morethem. The texture was incredibly creamy & smooth, and the flavors had this rich, honest depth that made each bite feel a bit special. The panna added just the right touch without overwhelming anything -- it all came together beautifully. One of those gelato moments that stays with you long after the trip. A spot I'd happily go out of my way for again.

Made the extra trip here from the Vatican just to try cannoli because I love cannoli and I heard…read moregood things about this place. Everything was amazing! Delicious and creamy filling with crispy shells. So so good! Love the large size too. Chocolate Chip Cannoli was the best thing here! Balance of the chocolate chips and the ricotta filling with the shell was perfect. The mini ones were perfect for trying out different flavors. Husband tried the classic, chocolate chips and pistachio. Also got the Pistachio Lover. I think this was a bit too sweet. It had a white chocolate with starsheo coating around the shell, pistachio filling on the inside and more chopped pistachios on top. So I think overall it just got too sweet. Sister also ordered the Arancini and it was nice. Crispy and warm and quite big as well!

I came here EVERY DAY for a taste of their delicious gelato, which is the one daily indulgence I…read morepartook in when I was in Rome. Beautiful cafe very close to my hotel. They had a good, large selection of gelato for me to choose from. The service here was quite prompt and friendly, so I didn't have long to wait even though there was a language barrier and I was concerned about being snubbed when I first came here. So I was much relieved when THAT didn't happen. Very good, refreshing gelato. My favorite was definitely the hazel and tiramisu flavors. I also really those adorable little mousse cakes. Light, fluffy, airy, these desserts are not like the massive bombs of sugar you get in the States. It reminded me of a Kinder Bueno candy bar...but in a mousse cake form.

We love the gelato here and the people there are always very friendly and welcoming! Our family…read morerarely goes anywhere else for our gelato and pastries!

This is a great pasticceria ! It is not in the tourist center and you need to get there by metro,…read morebut it is really worth the ride ! Excellent small Italian dry cookies, amazing Napoletan specialties (sfogliata, various cream cakes) and a great Mont Blanc. And the personel is really happy to tell you all about their specialties.

Probably the MOST unique gelato flavors I've ever tasted. So amazing. The people there were very…read morenice. The ambiance was like a typical ice cream shop. The wife and I will definitely be coming back here.

Many people have a favorite gelato place in Rome, and this is mine. There's this location in…read moreTrastevere, one in Centro Storico, and one in Monti. A decent gelato place has fresh, standard flavors like chocolate, pistachio, or stracciatella. A good gelato place has interesting flavors like lavender, basil, or pear. A superb gelato place, like Fatamorgana, combines multiple interesting flavors in *one* flavor. My favorite Fatamorgana flavors at the moment are: * Rose petals, violet flowers, and walnuts * Lavender flowers and wood strawberries * Carrot cake * Chestnut and myrtle ...I don't even know what myrtle is, but I know I like it.

Fast service and a generous helping. Something about rich, creamy gelato that gets my taste buds…read moreall excited. Doesn't matter if it's in a cup or a cone. Texture almost like velvet with authentic natural flavors. No artificial anything which made us stop here twice! Besides, Rome is said to be the gelato capital of the world.

Yes, there is a branch across the street from the Jardin Luxembourg in Paris. Nope, I waited until…read moreI reached Roma to try their pistacchio gelato. Not even 5 minutes off the Leo Express train, came straight to the kiosk to try. $$$ compared to all other gelaterias. Piccolo/small cone. Deep nut flavor, nothing tasted fake. Such a different kind of gelato I have had here, stateside. Many branches strewn throughout this warm city.