Gelateria alla Scala

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GELATERIA alla SCALA in Trastevere is the kind of gelato stop that turns an ordinary walk through Rome's most charming neighborhood into something unforgettable. Tucked along the lively streets of Trastevere, this little spot delivers gelato with genuine craftsmanship and flavors that taste as authentic as the city around you. The first thing you notice is the freshness. Each flavor looks vibrant--not overly piled or artificially glossy--and you can tell everything is made with real ingredients. One spoonful confirms it: the gelato is creamy, smooth, and beautifully balanced. The fruit flavors burst with natural sweetness, especially the mango and strawberry, while the classics like pistachio, hazelnut, and chocolate showcase that rich, deep, true-to-ingredient taste that only well-made gelato can achieve. Their specialty flavors are equally impressive--unique without feeling gimmicky--and everything is served at the perfect temperature so the texture stays silky, not icy. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the cones have that fresh baked aroma that adds an extra layer of enjoyment. The staff is warm and welcoming, happy to offer suggestions, and patient even when you're debating between ten flavors that all look incredible. The atmosphere reflects Trastevere itself--relaxed, friendly, and full of character. Whether you're ending a meal, cooling off on a sunny Roman afternoon, or simply exploring one of the city's most spirited neighborhoods, GELATERIA alla SCALA is a sweet stop worth seeking out. A delicious reminder that some of Rome's best moments come in a cup--or a cone. read more

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Cindy Z.

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Nice and cute gelato shop in the Trastevere neighborhood. After lunch, I wanted a little treat while strolling the streets and stumbled upon here. I got a small cup (€3) of pistachio flavor. It's nutty, creamy and a sweet treat. read more

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Judy H.

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Amazing pistachio pesto!! Sounds crazy but WOW!!! Friendly and cute little shop. The owner was so nice to come out and talk to us. read more

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This is our go-to gelato spot whenever we're in Trastevere! The pistacchio gelato was super creamy and full of flavor, and a new flav I tried - the Rafaello was a nice surprise. It was a fun, coconutty treat. Service is hit or miss depending on who serves but worth stopping by if you're in Trastevere. read more

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Jene S.

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The gelato was great! I highly recommend this popular gelateria in Rome, Terstavere neighborhood. It is award winning gelato! read more

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Jasmine J.

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Such a surprisingly pleasant experience!!!!!! I was meandering around the area after dark and decided I wanted to treat myself after an unpleasant dining experience in Trastevere. Tried my best to find a gelateria with decent, not horrible gelato like I had the other day (*cry). Found this shop on my handy, dandy Yelp app. Shop is small and had a delightful older gentleman running the front. I decided to go with the classics, fragola (which was always a popular flavor with the locals whom I saw ordering it frequently and was mystified), pistachio and hazelnut. My first experience wth fragile- heeeeaaaaven! It was so refreshing and delightful, I wanted a whole pint of it right then and there. Pistachio was smooth and the flavor came out strong and wonderfully. Good old hazelnut was trusty and loyal. Hahaha. Definitely a good turnaround and end to my tumultuous night in this hip, younger night area. read more

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Kim G.

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Lots of unique flavors and all the norms. My friend got the coconut and said the flavor was intense and the texture so creamy. He loved it so much he went back for another later the same day since we were in the area! I got the lemon and it was tart, slightly sweet and very refreshing. Servers are friendly and don't mind if you ask for a sample, which isn't always the case in Rome. read more

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Kathy L.

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We just finished taking a pasta making class a few doors down, highly recommend. It's with the company walking tours. After our cooking class, they made a ton of great recommendations. One of the recommendations was when going into a gelato shop, make sure you are looking to see if the gelato is big mountains, that is a good indicator that it will not be good. I am a huge fan of pistachio gelato, try it, I promise you will like it. However, if it is green..... run. Pistachio gelato should be greyish brown to know if it's good. The pistachio gelato here is absolutely AMAZING!!!! My husband and I got one to share and after tasting it, I wish I would have gotten my own. After we got the gelato, go walk to the main area with steps, there is always someone there playing music. Great spot to sit and enjoy your gelato. read more

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Nicole M.

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Great gelato spot. So good we came back twice. Service was always kind and quick. I recommend the caramel and chocolate.

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Kimberly C.

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Great gelato and generous portions. You're allowed to sample one as well. The worker was super kind and helpful with her personal gelato recommendations. I would recommend their special pistachio gelato! read more

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Hannah M.

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soso yummy. one of the best gelato i've had in rome. i got the biscotti and crema flavors read more

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Jim D.

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This little place has the best gelato in Rome hands down. I should have known that when I saw the Yelp sticker. Small gelato place but always busy, even when it was raining. Here was the typical meal order. Dinner, beer or wine then gelato. We visited this place 3 times and always ordered the pistachio gelato. Their pistachio gelato is to die for, I could eat this stuff after every meal. Counter person was very friendly. Migliore degustazione! read more

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Juliane M.

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I liked the gelatto. It was a delicious flavor. Nice location Small place. Unfortunately i could not to try before choose and buy. read more

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Jess G.

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Hands down best quality gelato I've had in Rome, and will definitely be returning to try more of their unique flavor combinations!! I could not recommend the pomegranate pistachio flavor enough, but my friends also tried the chocolate orange and peanut butter flavors and loved them. read more

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Jay Y.

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This is the best gelato I had in Rome and one of the two best gelato I had in my life (other being Florence's Edorado)! Located in the heart of Trastevere, this gelateria decks out perhaps the largest gelato scoop I have ever seen and still at the same standard price of €1 per scoop. Size matters but even if it doesn't, the gelato is so creamy and tasty without being overwhelming sweet. We got this on the 4th day into our Italian trip and my dad was not a believer in gelato...until he had one here in Alla Scala and demanded to come for round 2 before we left Rome! So if you haven't been impressed by gelato yet - not judging - this place will convert you into this sweet religion! Since it's located near so many great restaurants, it's hard to say no to an after-meal gelato especially from here. --- tl;dr version: 1) Best I had in Rome...and really, ever anywhere! 2) Ridiculously huge scoop that is still €1 each 3) Located near great restaurants, making this a perfect dessert place read more

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Cathee D.

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Best gelato so far in Rome! Stopped by tonight as I was headed to my hotel and passed this place. I am on day 3 of 6 in Rome and this is the best gelato I have had so far. I had the tiramisu and hazelnut flavors and they were so creamy and the perfect flavor. I will definitely be back to try more flavors. The only downfall is that they didn't have bacio, my fav flavor so far, but it was so good that I can't wait to try some others. read more

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Sean L.

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Found this gelateria while strolling through the cute Trastevere neighborhood! I got the pistachio and chocolate fondant flavors, and they really packed the cone with huge portions, which I am always super appreciative =). Next time, I don't think I will get this combination of flavors because I could barely taste the pistachio after licking the chocolate side. Furthermore, the ice cream melted very quickly, and by the time I had paid for the treat and started eating, it was dripping like no other, which sort of makes me question the quality of the gelato... For the cone, I got the nut-covered chocolate-coated sugar cone. I don't think they had a waffle cone option =/. It wasn't that great because the cone tasted rather stale, and the nuts weren't fresh and crunchy. Nonetheless, this place was inexpensive and overall had some pretty good ice cream =) read more

Gelateria alla Scala - Pistachio and chocolate fondant! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

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Kasy S.

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This was easily the best gelato we had in Rome. It is a tiny shop but there is magic in this little nook. Service was always extremely friendly and the price was quite reasonable. My wife tried two or three different flavors. I tried the flavor to top them all: pomegranate and ricotta topped with a pistachio caramel. As evidenced by my reviews, I do not have a sweet tooth. However, I insisted that we visit this place two more times after our first stop. The gelato had the perfect consistency and is in an extremely cool neighborhood that was also amongst our favorites in all of Rome. Get to Trastevere and find this nook of deliciousness. read more

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William H.

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Had the fig flavor and I was blown away by how delicious it was! It's definitely fresh figs and filled with the crunchy seeds ... I'm definitely coming back here :) read more

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Brian T.

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A little hole in the wall in Trastevere. The amount of selections is just right and the quality is superb! You can't go wrong with the pistachio flavor read more

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Carina P.

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Hazelnut flavor was much better than the dark chocolate. Very small location next to Dar Poeta pizza restaurant. Whip cream is an option on top of every order! read more

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Jessica M.

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Overall: This was the best Stracciatella gelato I had in Rome! Service: Very helpful and friendly, the woman working at the counter provided service with a smile. Price: 5 stars. You can get amazing gelato for a 1 euro. Bonus: The place is open on Sundays! read more

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Connie C.

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It's a small sop with no seat. I asked to try two falters but the lady there's said I can only try one. I ended up getting the two flavors in a cup. Fortunately they were both good read more

Gelateria alla Scala - Wild berry and mandarin for €2. Both good - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

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Katherine D.

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WoW..loved this gelateria... was such a huge beautiful scoop of goodness. Prices were great for this area... as this part of Roma is pretty prices... compared to other areas I have stayed. Would not hesitate to recommended this sweet little joint. Enjoy!! read more

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Micahla C.

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By far the best gelato I tried in Rome, and I ate a lot of gelato... The dark chocolate was so incredibly rich with a deep flavor. It was creamy and smooth without the ice chunks that several other shops in the area had. read more

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Christie C.

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I think it's just an average gelato place in Rome. Nothing about this place stood out to me but that's not saying the gelato is bad. I got the cheesecake and dark chocolate flavor!! Both were tasty, but other gelato places in Rome are definitely better. read more

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Holly H.

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Fair prices, nice about giving tastes of new flavors, and incredible banana gelato. It was great paired with Nutella gelato. My husband loved the straticella and lemon. read more

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Amazing Gelato, don't go too late because they run out of flavors. By far one of my most favorite places to have Gelato.

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Desiree J.

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I studied abroad in Rome for 6 weeks about two years ago. Needless to say this was a daily stop for us. Best gelato I had in Rome hands down! read more

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Lauren C.

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The woman behind the counter didn't know how to work a credit card machine- and though I had given her the card, she kept handing the card back to my boyfriend. It's 2017 lady, he doesn't manage my money. The manager came over and sorted things, and the gelato was decent, but her bad attitude really soured our evening read more

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Stumbled across this place and it was the BEST find of our stay. Great variety of choices, great service and best of all amazing prices. Cannot recommend enough read more

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Via della Scala 51
00153 Rome
Italy
Trastevere
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No, Gelateria alla Scala does not have catering options.

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Yes, Gelateria alla Scala has parking options.

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No, Gelateria alla Scala does not have free WiFi.

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“This is the best gelato I had in Rome and one of the two best gelato I had in my life (other being Florence's Edorado)!”

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Giolitti

4.4(1.1k reviews)

1.3 km•Centro Storico

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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.

One of the few gelato shops where you can have a seat indoors

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Frigidarium

4.6(632 reviews)

0.8 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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Fatamorgana

4.5(72 reviews)

0.5 km•Trastevere

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.

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La Strega Nocciola

4.8(81 reviews)

1.8 km•Centro Storico

Delicious gelato! Definitely up their with my favorites in different cities. The pistachio was…read morenicely nutty and toasty and the texture was just right. You could do three flavors in a cup too which is awesome for trying a bunch of things. They have a few locations across Italy.

Easily the creamiest gelato I had in Rome! I was so happy to try this place as it was just around…read morethe corner from where I was staying. Gelato was extra creamy and flavor was good!! There aren't too many flavors to choose from as more would boost this shop to my number one gelato favorite. However, it was certainly the best or easily second best gelato. Service was very warm and welcoming and it was the kind of place hidden in plain sight so not very crowded. Tops all the gelato shops near the shopping/city center around the Spanish Steps.

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Gelateria Artigianale Corona

4.5(30 reviews)

0.7 km•Centro Storico

I had a food tour in Rome of family owned business' and this was my last stop. They make all of…read moretheir gelato in house and the owner was manning the store tonight. If you don't know what real gelato should look like check my photos. First it shouldn't be piled high into mountains. Secondly the colors should be natural. The banana and pistachio gelato in my photos are perfect representations. On to the tasting! My tour included one cone and I got two scoops of pistachio and licorice. We said our goodbyes to the tour and the gelato was so good I wanted more. We ended up getting an affogato and a few more scoops in a bowl the second time. This was very close to where Julius Caesar was assassinated so we walked over and checked it out. When done I couldn't resist and had to go back a third time as I really wanted to try the orange gelato. The owner laughed as he couldn't believe we were back again. The orange was so good! There was bits of orange skin and it tasted really fresh. When I'm back in Rome I will visit my new friend here at the Gelateria!

Can you visit Italy and not eat gelato? I couldn't do it. And so for the last stop on my food tour…read morein Rome, we ended here. I tasted the lemon and it was great but I settled on the peperoncino. Yes, gelato with spice. This was the right choice. Sweet, creamy and then POW! with a bit of zing at the end. Service was friendly. There isn't much space nearby for sitting so you'll get your gelato to go. [Review 19155 overall - 310 in Italy - 125 of 2023.]

Watermelon gelato

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MammaMia Gelaterie

4.0(3 reviews)

0.6 km•Centro Storico

Delicious and right around the corner from Campo di Fiori. Free wifi, a plus. They have ice cream,…read moregelato and make shakes/smoothies. They also have vegan options- which I had. The pistachio and nutella were yummy, but again, can you go wrong anywhere in Italy and have bad gelato?

Best gelato ever!! We tried the nutela and the dulce de leche flavor and it doesn't have comparison…read morewith anything else!

Pistacchio, cioccolato fondente, crema con pezzi di ciambella e caramello, panna. Il cono era ripieno di cioccolato fuso.

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Fior di Luna

4.4(77 reviews)

0.4 km•Trastevere

In trastevere, one of Rome's best gelato shops, "Fior Di Luna" (can't argue...master gelato maker,…read moreEugenio Morrone has won god knows how many awards...) , is it the best i e had? ... no....top 5? YES! Best sorbet? ..... by far!

So many gelato spots in Italy, but this one takes the cake! Not only is it by an award-winning…read moregelato chef, but this place meets the criteria for proper gelato: stored in metal bins with a lid and no neon colored flavors. You placed your order at the kiosk and you then let the employee know what flavors you'd like . There are some seasonal flavors as well as the classics we all know and love. We decided to try: pistachio stracciatella coffee vanilla THE BEST GELATO. Period. We are talking quality and true authentic flavors . Mannnn I wish I could have some right now.

Pistachio/Stracciatella/Coffee and vanilla/Coffee

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Mango, strawberry, and vanilla. Freaking awesome!!

Grom

4.3(73 reviews)

1.1 km•Centro Storico

They say when in Italy the place to get gelato are the places that have the gelato covered up and…read morewhen I saw this place and not many do this but they had theirs covered and I was like THIS is the place Located in a great piazza at the far end of it This location once you get yours you can go sit outside in the piazza and enjoy people watching But the gelato was delicious so silky and fresh and yummy! I wanted more but it was late at night and it was about to rain Ps... I don't let cold or rain derail me from getting cold treats Hahaa The guys were friendly and when they gave my sister the wrong flavor they didn't hesitate to take it back and give the right one

Got a maxi gelato which was supposed to be 4 scoops but it wasn't very big. The lemon tasted the…read morebest over the mango and strawberry. Nice friendly service.. There's no where to sit down and eat it. You have to go outside to eat it. They have espresso and cappuccino too.

1.9 km•Città del Vaticano, Prati

Mango gelato

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Old Bridge

4.6(220 reviews)

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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Gelateria dei Gracchi

4.4(105 reviews)

2.0 km•Prati

The best gelato I've ever had in my life!!! This is the gelato spot to go to! All flavors we tried…read morewere great. We went multiple times during our trip and had the pistachio, dark chocolate, and orange almond. The orange almond was my favorite!

Service was fast and friendly. We loved our gelato and Italian Ice. Went there every night during…read moreour stay!