One of the top 2 gelatos I've had. We went back twice -- two nights in a row. The first time I got…read morea brioche because I was a bit hungry after dinner. Their cream flavor was SOO light and had a nice lemon taste to it. The pecan flavor was also amazing and had a good mix of sweet and a bit savory. Honestly would go back to this place every night! Service is quick and they offer recommendations as well (staff helped me choose since I don't like chocolate). Expect a long line on Friday nights and likely weekends! But it moves quickly and is worth it.

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!

Three weeks in Italy amounts to a lot of gelato, but I think this was my favorite place for taste…read moreand atmosphere. The owner had a great sense of humor; he and his staff were entirely on top of what was gluten-free and what wasn't. [That's strangely no small feat--for no reason I can ascertain, there are a lot of gelato flavors that are not gf even though they have no reason not to be.] I got to have my gelato in a cone! That almost never happens in the US. The place itself is light, bright, and cheery. This is a great late-night spot!

Here on May 26 A Monday Their sign says open until 10pm It's 8:40pm and they're closed,…read moredark, locked y

There seems to be a Gelateria every 10 yards around Rome! We stopped in to a Fatamorgana and were…read morethrilled with a flavor selection! I got the small with a scoop of patisserie cream, and a scoop of the mop-milk which is a a salted caramel and hazelnut flavor. Both was delicious and so unique!

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.

Giolitti had a lively, classic gelateria feel, and even with people coming and going, ordering was…read morequick. The space was busy and had a separate area for takeaway and sit down. I loved the rice gelato, especially with a dollop of cream on top. Husband got the salted caramel and loved it. A great stop for gelato in Rome!

A classic 120 year old gelateria with classic 1950s service seating and if you take the "self…read moreservice" you have to take your gelati outside to enjoy. Enter and pay for your order at the cashier on the left first, then line up to make your choice(s). Our kids wanted to go because Zendaya and Tom Holland love it here. They have good taste! We had the following flavours: dark chocolate and sour cherry (vegan), pistacchio, nocciola (hazelnut), gianduja (hazelnut & chocolate), raspberry, coffee. All were delicious!

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.

A local I took a picture for told us about this place & it didn't disappoint!…read more A huge line formed right behind me & I enjoyed the generous portions at such a fair price.

This was our second visit to Frigidarium, our first was on a previous visit to Rome several years…read moreago. In that review I warned gelato keeps melting even though it is covered in a chocolate shell. This time when I received my Black Cherry with a chocolate shell, I quickly took my photo and broke into my treat. Still got a little messy on a particularly hot day, but not totally out of control. Even eating quickly I really enjoyed my gelato with those broken pieces of chocolate shell. This previously very popular spot had no line this time, good timing for us. There is no seating so expect to be eating on your feet. We looked forward to a return visit and they did not disappoint.

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.

You see a lot of Gelato in Rome, La Romana definitely stands out as worth getting- it's fairly…read morecentral and was walkable from our lunch with a line stretching into the street. All the flavors and cones are gluten free - only the bread is not. The coconut flavor was very tasty as well as the blueberry elderflower lemon and then chocolate!

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.

Pasticceria Lineri is clearly a local staple. Nary a tourist but me!…read more Step 1: check out the available pastries on display. Step 2: go the the cashier (cassa) and tell them what you want. This also includes any drinks. Pay here. Take receipt. Step 3: go to the bar and present the receipt to the bar staff. I usually put a 1 euro coin with it. Maybe 2 euro. But if you don't have a coin they will still serve. You can sip and eat right there at the bar or go to one of the seats inside or outside. There is no table service. I had a double cappuccino and a marritozza.