Located in a more residential area of Rome, La Romana feels like a step above your average gelato…read moreshop, with a polished storefront and plenty of cute outdoor seating. Inside, the design is clean and modern, and it's bright, organized, and efficient even when crowded. The vibe is lively and indulgent, with a constant stream of customers, even when we arrived at around 9pm on a Thursday night. I've been told that the telltale sign of a touristy gelateria is when the gelato is piled-high and laden with toppings; this often means that it isn't replaced often, so it isn't fresh. There's none of that here; the gelato is tucked away beneath lids, most likely to retain the fluffiest, creamiest texture. There's menus in both Italian and English, with a variety of upscale, unique flavors, such as Coffee & Cardamom, Zabaglione, and even frozen yogurt! They're more than happy to let you sample, and there's plenty of options for your gelato, including cups, cones, and brioche rolls; there's also other items, such as crepes, coffee drinks, and more. We all ordered different flavors; even a small scoop (€4) comes with two flavors. I truly enjoyed my combination of flavors: Zabaglione (an Italian dessert with egg yolks, sugar, and a sweet wine) and Yogurt Miele e Noci (yogurt with honey and wanluts); the former was just boozy enough with a rich, custardy flavor, and the latter was tart yet herbal from the honey, and earth walnuts adding textural contrast. My friends also loved their flavors, particularly the fruity ones such as Lemon and Raspberry. Pricing is moderate for gelato, but nowhere near tourist traps in the more crowded areas of Rome; I think it's justified. Yes, it's a chain, but I can truly taste the high quality of the ingredients that they use, and their unique flavors that you can't find elsewhere. A great stop if you're in the area!

This is the best gelato I have had since arriving in Rome two months ago. I'm a huge fan of creamy…read moregelato (as opposed to icy), so this hit the nail on the head for me. I got the pumpkin pie and caramel macchiato and they were a perfect combination. You can also get chocolate sauce poured into the cone and whipped cream on top. I highly recommend doing it all. Now I need to go back to try their crepes!

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.

This shop is around the corner from where we are staying so it has been an obvious choice for an…read moreafternoon or post-dinner gelato. Unfortunately, the three or four times I have tried it, I have been underwhelmed. Most egregiously, this is one of the few places in Rome I have ever been served by someone who has forgotten what it means to be hospitable. If you like your gelato with a side of bad attitude, come here. On top of that, flavors are too strong, the gelato lacks richness, and it melts immediately - not kept at cold enough temperature? Better off walking a little further to Otaleg - I found it far more satisfying.

Giolitti is the best gelato I've ever had in my life hands down. The flavors are endless my…read morefavorites are pistachio, white cream, white chocolate, and coffee. The cream that they put on top of the gelato is the icing on the cake. The line moved quick they have an amazing system in place and the service was great. I think about this place often. The vintage ambiance was amazing you can tell there is history there. I think of Giolitti often I can't wait till I'm back in Rome so I can have it again!

Amazing!!!! Wanted to update with pictures because it's simply delicious and we truly miss the…read moreambiance.

BEST GELATO EVER! Make sure you say yes to their whipped cream when they ask if you want it on top,…read moreit is some of the best whipped cream you will ever have. I ordered the pistachio gelato and it is the BEST gelato I have ever had. The portions and the prices are also very worth it!

Pistachio gelato is good stuff. It's got bits of nuts and pistachio paste. Also tried the chocolate…read moregelato which is quite deep. There are options for vegan gelato which I haven't tried.

Authentic Gellato!!…read more So tasty, creamy but not too thick! Got the combo vanilla w/ lemon. There was a line but moved fairly quickly. You pay for the size you want then the next counter you pick your flavors! I got the small cup which was $3

Adorable old gelato location with good flavors and gelato! The first place where they asked if we…read morewanted to dine in which was pretty special! Would recommend if you are looking for an old school gelato spot :)

From the owner: laboratorio e vendita di gelato artigianale con piu' di 80 gusti a girare,semifreddi,torte e…read moretiramisu.

My husband and I had dinner at a pizza spot adjacent to Frigidarium, so we couldn't help stop by…read morefor dessert. I remembered it also being highly recommended to me by one of my friends. Frigidarium had a small storefront with room for a few guests at a time. Our timing was lucky, because we had arrived ahead of a big crowd. When I ordered and looked over my shoulder I saw that the line was snaking around the corner. Service was fast though, so people were in and out considerably quickly. I ordered the Frigidarium flavor and one that looked like a berry vanilla swirl with chocolate bits. I'm sure my mouth dropped when they asked if I wanted white chocolate, milk chocolate, or whipped cream at no additional charge. Based on the flavor palate I got white chocolate that becomes a hard shell when poured on. Loved everything about my gelato. I enjoyed both flavors with the white chocolate, and I got a bonus chocolate cookie from the Frigidarium flavor.

Not the biggest range flavors that I've ever seen, but they are solid flavors good prices, good…read moreservice, and free chocolate sauce covering that makes it extra good. We went here 4 times in 3 days!

Legendary Roman Ice Cream…read more * * * La Romana has been around since 1947. That does not make it the oldest gelateria by a long shot. But 1947 puts La Romana in the "senior class" for sure. That means almost 50 years of driving thousands of people insane with pleasure from utterly amazing ice cream. That is a good way to spend 50 years. * * * Most Italian Gelato places are very consistent. If one flavor is good, they all are good. If one flavor is fake or artificial, they all are fake and artificial. That said - despite La Romana's full range, The establishment is known for one distinctive flavor that is very much their signature. Crema dal 1947. Crema dal 1947 is absolutely and utterly insane. It is an eggnog custard gelato subtly flavored with lemon zest. It is the most creamy dreamy lemon cloud dessert every made by any human being. Just to get an appropriate placement within the lemon family, I paired it with a plain lemon gelato. Rome has absolutely amazing lemons. Plain lemon gelato almost anywhere is die-and-go-to-heaven good. Putting eggnog custard creamy dream Crema dal 1947 With bracing in-your-face screaming lemon-lemon-lemon traditional gelato Was like pairing Margot Robbie as Barbie with Amy Winehouse singing her soul out. Both were absolutely perfect for what they are. I want to have that ice cream cone tonight, tomorrow, the day after that, the day after that and every other consecutive day for the next consecutive 50 years. When La Romana becomes 100 years old, I can think about changing flavors. But it is hard to argue with perfect perfection.

If you've had gelato in Rome, you already know the standard is different--and Gelateria La Romana…read moreis one of those places that actually lives up to it. Everything tastes super fresh and creamy, and the flavors feel really authentic without being overly sweet or artificial. What I liked most is how consistent it is--whether you go for classics like pistachio or something more indulgent, it always tastes rich and high quality. It's the kind of spot where you can tell they really care about what they're making. The vibe is simple and focused on the gelato itself, not anything flashy, which honestly fits perfectly for a place like this. Always worth stopping by if you're in Rome and want proper gelato.

Back in Testaccio which means back to Linari for a few times the past few days. Came here for the…read moreMaritozzo and Bombolone of course and tried some new pastries. Unfortunately on this trip, we're always coming in after 10:30 am so most of my favorites are gone. I did ask the first time if they still have Maritozzo, and they made me one.

Latte here was the best Ive had since arriving to Rome. It was the perfect espresso to milk ratio…read moreand the espresso had smooth flavor without the bitterness. The pastries all looked amazing but had to try the maritozzo. The cream was light a d fluffy. Surprisingly it wasn't overly sweet and the bread was nice and soft but not soggy. Great coffee shop to set it and enjoy your treats.