Cool off from the heat in Rome by checking out this shaved-ice oasis by the river…read more Grattachecca has never been better than at Grattachecca Sora Mirella. Thanks to the recommendation by Rick Steves (or whoever works for you), we found this place easily, just across the Tiber Island. The mother-son duo were working hard to serve up these tasty, shaved ice delights. They were happy to let me take pictures and were very friendly. I got the Amarena flavor, which is a sweet, dark cherry flavor. It was good, but a bit too heavy-handed. My wife got the coconut flavor and it was amazing. Light and refreshing. I love how they put fresh fruit on the top of the grattachecca. It's a really cool texture and fun flair to a delicious drink. Give 'em a try!

Randomly stopped here on our way back to our hotel. Boy were we blown away by the freshly made…read morefruit drinks. I had the lemon coco which had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The man operating the stand provided us with a postcard showing his great grandfather serving similar drinks. Gove this place a try. Worth the stop.

Actually located on the corner of Ponte Garibaldi and Lungotevere Rafaello Sanzio…read more When in Rome, get this and people watch while you enjoy your grattachecca. I wasn't sure what to order, so I politely asked the ladies at the stand what they would suggest, and the ladies made a peach, strawberry and lemon grattachecca. While making it, I discovered that this stand has been here since 1913 and now two sweet ladies by the name of Franca & Rosala run the joint! The concoction they gave me was amazing. Enjoyed it very much and hope to come again one day!

We were lucky enough to stumble on this place as we were staying in an Airbnb whose bus line ran…read moreright by it. My only regret is that we waited until the last night to stop as it was one of my favorite things about Rome. Hand shaved ice. Fresh squeezed juice. It doesn't get much better than that. I had the lemon and coconut and I am currently looking into buying the necessary equipment to make one at home it was so good. If you are near St Peters and this place is open, it is a must stop!

Great for granite / granita. We came here multiple times on our trip. They blend the granite fresh…read morewhich other places don't and makes them really unique. Lots of flavors and affordable prices, outdoor seating on a great street for people watching. Very friendly service

They stay open late and the gelato is supreme. I order the salted caramel (forgot to take a pic) I…read morewas too excited!!! They also have smoothies, affogato, milkshakes banana splits. Small place but outside seating available. Very casual to hangout outside and eat your gelato.

I had high hopes for Trevi Cafe, it had a long line, busy vibe, and good energy. And to be fair,…read morethe cappuccinos and pistachio croissant were very good. Unfortunately, they didn't get our full order right, and the items they did get right took a long time to come out. It's a cute cafe, and I genuinely think they were just overwhelmed when we visited. The food and drinks were solid, but the service just couldn't keep up with the crowd that day.

Started my morning at the Trevi fountain before they opened and then stood in line for this cafe…read more The outdoor seating has stunning views but also long lines, I opted to sit indoors. I got the Maritozzo with a cappuccino. The Maritozzo bun tasted a little stale, while being the classic Italian breakfast, most folks go for the croissant. It is in the hottest tourist location so don't expect local vibes. The ease of location and proximity to other sites makes the perfect breakfast spot. Come early, avoid the lines.

Incredible breakfast in the neighborhood! LORENZO WAS PERFECTO!!! Really helped us figure out what…read morewe wanted, what we should've got, and what we needed to have the most magnificent last morning in Rome. It was the most delicious coffees, fruit, and pastries. The pancakes! Get them! So fluffy! And also the vibe of the whole place really made you feel cozy, like a kid in a candy shop (literally) with love, from New York City!

Very nice coffee. One of the best affogato I have ever had. We even bought some coffee beans to…read morebring back home.

So many flavor options! They are beautifully done and created! We tried the Dubai chocolate flavor…read moreand our kids loved it! Cute shop!

The gelato was pretty good! I got Dubai Chocolate and Nutella, and nutella tasted like actual…read morenutella! The Dubai chocolate wasn't that good, but it didn't ruin my experience. The service was average, and the vibe was normal. It was the gelato that made it stand out. I would recommend.

What a lovely place to relax and cool off from traipsing around Rome! The coffee granita was…read moredelicious and tasty! Service was quick and again lovely! granita with a view of the pantheon... cannot go wrong I can't wait to go back one day

If you're looking for a classic Roman coffee experience, La Casa del Caffè Tazza d'Oro is…read moredefinitely one to add to your list. Located just steps from the Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda, this historic coffee bar has been a Roman institution since 1946 and is especially known for its coffee, which has helped make it one of the city's most famous cafés. The line was pretty long when we arrived, but it moved surprisingly quickly. You can enjoy your coffee and pastries inside while standing at the counter, or, if you're lucky, grab one of the few seats available inside. There's also outdoor seating, but keep in mind that sitting outside comes with a separate--and if I remember correctly, significantly higher--service charge. I'll be honest--I'm pretty sure I ordered the wrong thing. I ended up with what was essentially a frosty coffee ice cream, which is not what I was going for, lol. I was supposed to order the Granita di caffè con panna, which is their signature. It's a coffee granita--essentially finely shaved/frozen coffee--topped with whipped cream. Instead of whipped cream, I accidentally told my Italian nephew I wanted the coffee with ice cream, whoops. I also ordered a maritozzo, which I was absolutely on a mission to try while in Rome. The maritozzo is a traditional Roman sweet bun filled generously with whipped cream, and it did not disappoint. I was in a bit of a rush, so I didn't have time to enjoy my maritozzo there. I packed it up and ate it later that evening, and it was still delicious. I've also essentially given up coffee completely, so I only had a few bites and sips of my coffee ice cream, but what I tried was really good. The menu is fairly large and varied, and it can feel a little overwhelming when you're standing at the counter with a line behind you. I'd recommend taking a look at the menu ahead of time if you can so you have an idea of what you want before you get up to order. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. Tazza d'Oro is an institution, the location is hard to beat, and there's something fun about experiencing one of Rome's longtime coffee traditions--even if you accidentally order the wrong thing like I did!

Service 100% Gelato 100%…read moreThe person running this shop was great...He really knows his stuff... we didn't know what to get and he chose the perfect pairing after just asking what we liked... they were combos I didn't expect

I hope you read this review!!!…read more And this is why this review must be read! There are SO MANY places in Rome to buy gelato, at least one on every block. And they all taste the same, which isn't a bad thing, but it gets redundant after a while. We were impressed by several of the top-rated gelatarias. And then we accidentally stumbled into L'Orso Bianco, overheated and desperate to cool down. Unaware of the impressive ratings on Yelp, we figured we were in for another tasty but boring gelato experience. But this was something more! L'Orso Bianco, Italian for The White Bear, offers spectacular assortments of gelato and explosively powerful flavors. The cheesecake had delectable bits of crust. The mint flavor was wonderful, closer to spearmint than the American version of mint ice cream, but still fabulous. But the Frutti di Bosco (berry) was the single best scoop of gelato I had in all of Rome! So fruity, so powerful, so amazing. They crammed three large scoops of marvelous gelato into a medium-sized cup for a very reasonable price, and I opted to top it with fresh cream. They also have napkins that depict the most famous sites across Rome. So awesome! If you get a single gelato in all of Rome come here!