Although this gelateria didn't have as many flavors or seats, the service was excellent! The corner shop has 2 tables for 4 people total, but there were some seats outside as well. I decided to get my go-to favorite, coffee in a sugar cone for 4.50€ and mango in a cup for 3.50€. Would definitely recommend!! read more

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We had the lamb chops, carbonara and lasagna. The lasagna was a 10; it was one of the best I've ever had. The lamb chops were mildly gamey but very good overall. The carbonara was slightly pasty, but still very excellent. They did ask for a tip however at the end, despite having a service charge of six dollars on the bill. Trying to take advantage of non locals, and my girlfriend had to wait 5+ minutes for her entree, which they apologized for. read more

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Last gelato of our trip was at Hedera. They have a second location in town. Not busy on a Friday evening (9:45pm). A dozen flavours (four vegan) along with cannoli and tiramisu. We sampled a few flavours before ordering. Scoops are 3,00€ to 6,50€. - Large cup (5,00€) - limone, fragola and mango. Flavours were mute, lacking bright fruity notes. Texture was okay Our least favourite gelato spot (of four) that we tried. 2.5 stars. read more

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Gelato: Soooo good. Out of this world on flavor profile. We got: 1) Melon (Cantolupe) + Straciatella (vanilla with chocolate chips) 2) melon + strawberry = yummmy 3) Stratiacella + chocolate = amazinnnng Ended up buying 5 more after the first cup The melon was so cool and refreshing, tastes like a sweet ripe melon vs something with too much sugar and artificial flavors. The chocolate chips in the vanilla were so crunchy and chocolatey. Not sugary. We went here on the way to the Vatican! Everyone loved it! They don't display their gelatos in glass display with a rainbow of colors. Gelatos are in a metal cylindrical container with a lid. I've found any time I go to a place like this...the flavors and quality is superior. Service: patient, calming, and joyful. The prices are fair also. Which made coming back here easy. Maybe we'll run here before airport! read more

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Some of my favorite gelato in Rome. It's close to the Vatican, so it's a great stop before or after going. The staff was nice. read more

Hedera - banana and strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Cute little spot with great hazelnut gelato and waffle cone. I would not recommend the pistacchio. Plus I had to ask for the panna -- maybe he did not realize I was a gelato fanatic and knew it came with panna. He did let me try the hereda flavor, which was sweet cream, but he really skimped on the serving of the hazelnut. I am not sure I will be back. By read more

In a city full of Gelato shops and dessert shops, it's hard to find a place that stands out. Well, this is one. The gelato is covered, so that's already a sign that they have a respect for their food quality. I had a cannoli and they make it fresh right as you order it. This can be time consuming, but you're getting a better product at the end of the day, and that's what you want. I mean, how often will you be in Rome? If you want quality gelato and great desserts, then check this place out. One of the best and the owner is a pretty nice dude. read more

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This place by far had the friendliest people working there... The owner was super nice as well...I mean in the past 4 days, we have seen some very rude people...one of them who refused to let us dine only because we were speaking English... Going back to the gelato. Oh yes, it was one of the bests I have ever tried... I got the small size blood orange and hazelnut flavor and the flavor was just divine... Price wise, it was cheaper than other places I have passed by... Let me make this clear, I am not a stingy person but I don't have a gold mine either so having said that I try to go to places that serve good quality food for cheaper... Makes sense? Location wise, they are very close to the Vatican museum. So if you have got the map, you can easily get to this place... Staff wise, as I mentioned earlier, they were very friendly... I have to thank my fellow Yelp friend Paola P. who suggested this place.... Thank you somuch Paola! read more

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Awesome ice cream parlour in Rome. I know there are so many. You almost can't go wrong. But this was the one we chose to have our mandatory gelato and it was really, really good. read more

Hedera - Charming stop for a bite to eat - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

The gelato is so good!! The secret flavor is like crack! My guess is it's a mixture or white chocolate, caramel, vanilla, etc. We visited via a RomEats food tour by Selene and had a great time. Highly recommend this traditional, local's favorite gelato store! read more

Terrible service. Half of our group received their food after the other half was done. Had to ask 3 times for drinks, water, etc. Food is marginal at best. Steer clear. read more

The definition of heavenly gelato. This place is a must try to try gelato. My recommendation: get gelato at a few places and then come here. That way you'll be able to appreciate how this place stacks up. Try the Hedera flavor. Made with something like 11 secret ingredients, it's very special. The lemon cream. The strawberry. The... it's all good! Also the coffee granita with cream (which you really should mix in well) disappeared more quickly than I'd like to admit. If you're visiting the Vatican, make sure you stop by this stop a few blocks away. Interesting note: the door to the kitchen is a self-proclaimed laboratory read more

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The only sad part is they won't remember you or show they appreciate the business. Every flavor is incredible. Caramel and pistachio are the best read more

Some of the best service. Very friendly staff and delicious deserts from the tiramisu to the cannoli...its a must stop when in Rome. read more

Hedera - Finger licking good cannoli. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

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Perfect for an afternoon espresso and genet to after fighting Vatican crowds. Small shady seating area to the side near the fountain - water is drinkable. Small gelato selection and none of the crazy favors. Just simple delicious old school goodness. Staff friendly and they all speak English. Best espresso in the neighborhood. We will take a side trip to visit if anywhere near the area. read more

Hedera - Shop bike - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

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This is one of my favorite gelaterias in Rome, and I wish I had found it sooner! This place is close to the Vatican, so make sure you stop by for some creamy gelato, ice cream sandwich, tiramisu, or other goodies they have. The decor here is absolutely chic and oh-so-cute! I thought I was in Paris. Their gelato is also made with quality ingredients, which you can tell by how good the gelato tastes! I got the hedera flavor, which is their signature flavor but what's in it is a secret that they won't reveal. You should definitely try this flavor! It tastes like pistachio with some other flavors that I can't quite pinpoint. The mascarpone ice cream sandwich is also very good, and their tiramisu is pretty solid too. I love that they offer other things besides gelato such as ice cream sandwiches, tiramisu, cookies, espresso, etc. Prices are also very reasonable and on par with other gelaterias, but the quality is definitely artisanal. read more

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Apparently this gelato spot has been in the family for 3 generations, how heart-warming! :) I ordered the mango, lemon and lemon egg cream flavors. All were fantastic! Super cute vibes inside and a cute vintage gelato outside for a cute photo opp. read more

Located near St. Peter's Square, this ice cream shop is very cute in the side alleys off the main street. The gelato was very creamy, heavy and perfect! I got a small cone of pistachio gelato and got two big scoops of gelato, one big and one small sugar cone. Ahh, I wish I could go back to Rome and order this again. It's so delicious and creamy...I would highly recommend coming here! read more

Hedera - Small Pistachio Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

One of the best Gelato experiences I have had. The cafe is located in the heart of the Vatican and the interior is extremely cute and comforting with a little window seat and several little tables. The Gelato was incredibly delicious and you could even watch some of their sweets being prepared in the back through a window so it was obviously all authentic and homemade. Highly recommend! read more

Hedera - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

I will come out and say this right now, of all the gelato place in Italy, this one was the worst. Portions are tiny, the taste is blahhh at best, and I think they're trying to pass themselves off as high-end. Trust me, It's just not true. For high end, try Berthillion in Paris, where the expensive ice cream actually tastes good. Oh, I also forgot to mention, the service is absolutely terrible. I almost feel bad giving out this review, but I feel obligated to warn people off of this place. read more

Hedera - Tiny, a rip off for €3.5. The fig was marginal - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Just got into this place after visiting Vatican City. Though they sell food for a decent price according to the rating of other users. Even though this place was comfy and cute, it's a little bit expensive for my taste :-( especially when you are a broke student like me (haha) but the sweets are so delicious! If you like sweet stuff and don't care about the price, you should visit this place! :-) read more

Omg, the BEST gelato we had in Rome! You order at the counter, get your receipt then go to the gelato bar and pick your flavors. My girlfriend had strawberry tiramisu. I had the melone and berry mix. TDF (To Die For!) Seriously, the absolute best I have ever had. Prices were reasonable. And they take credit cards. Service is fantastic. Great location. read more

omg....HEAVEN!!! I love how great their icecream tastes and lots of glutenfree and dairy free options. My life goal is figuring out the ingrediënts of their top secret hedera flavor.;) read more

Got the suggestion to visit from our Airbnb host, it was one of the best gelatos we had in Italy, you can tell they take pride in the product. They have 12 or so flavors and the containers are covered which is a good sign this place does gelato well. I had their signature flavor which was a sweet cream, it was excellent, not a vanilla but a simple creamy flavor. My sister had pistachio which was surprisingly salty but tasted just like the nuts which was appropriate. read more

One of the best, most natural Ice cream establishments in Rome! Great ice cream, great ingredients and great smile & service. read more

We had a lot of gelato during our two weeks in Italy, and this is the only place we went to that served gelato in a canoli shell cone. Million. Dollar. Idea. We had spent all day at the Vatican and in an effort to take in the sites, we did not really eat during the day. We wandered out and grabbed a sandwich to split since it was about 4:30 PM and we did not want to eat so much that we wouldn't be hungry for dinner. After the sandwich, we were still a bit peckish and after walking aimlessly for a while, stumbled upon Hedera. We decided to go with straciatella and strawberry and, just as we were about to order, we notice that for an extra euro, you could have your gelato served in a canoli shell cone, rather than just a standard sugar or waffle cone. It was one of the best euro we spent on our trip---the gelato was phenomenal and it was perfectly balanced out by the almost cookie-ish cone. If you go to the Vatican, make sure you put this place on your list. read more

So we where walking around rome desperately looking for a restaurant to have a meal. We stumbled upon this piece of heavenly sent "Gelato" on our way to a not so good pasta.. Damm tourist traps!! I say... Going back to this place Wow! the Chocolate gelato was out of this world!... It a MUST when in ROME.. Gelato is no shown like a cheap dollar store object... Its carefully kept from sunlight and the elements as the owner eloquently informed me... THIS is a MUst goo read more

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If you looking for the seasonal ice cream it's right place to go. All is fresh and the taste is enormous! Also very amiable staff.

Great gelato at great prices - and you could pick two flavors with a small sized dish or cone. I had the Hedera flavor - whose ingredients were a strictly-held secret - although which did vaguely taste like the American flavor of bubble gum ice cream. I also had pistachio - tutta bella! read more

Great little cafe with excellent gelato and the best espresso we had while staying in Rome (and in five days we drank quite a lot!) This place is great for people with food allergies as everything is clearly marked. There are several fruit sorbet options without milk for the lactose-intolerant, and they even have gluten-free cones! read more

Very nice people and a cute little place on a size street to get out of the heat after a day in Vaticane city. Had the secret ice cream the hedera and it's a creamy vanilla like gelato. Very good and I love the father son business/ family feel. read more

The BEST gelato in Rome. I had gelato everyday in Rome (I couldn't resist it) and this place had the best. I had chocolate and peanut butter. Delicious. It's near St Peters Square. Very small inside with 2 tables. You can take it to go or "take away" as they say in Rome. There is no cover charge for tables either. I agree with other reviewers who claimed Hedera to be the BEST in Rome. read more

Awesome gelato. Well worth walking past 45-50 other places to get to. Great location, exceptionally friendly service. At the end of the day, for gelato, it's all about the quality and the freshness of the ingredients. This place was awesome. If traveling in the Mediterranean check out some of the other reviews I have of gelato joints. read more

This is better than the gelato shop across the way, Sublime. You just have to compare strawberry at both as we had. Sublime also has good tiramisu, but no tea, coffee, yet their sweets are excellent. read more

Favorite gelato in Rome and the friendliest owner who gave us free goodies every time we came!

This is the best gelato I have ever had! The house flavor, Hedera, is my absolute favorite. I've tried all of their current flavors, and they're all excellent, but the Hedera creation along with the friendly service is what makes them really stand out! Absolutely the best in Vatican City, maybe the best in all of Rome. A must try if visiting the area. read more

During my time in Rome I had gelato in 5 or 6 different places all with rave reviews on Yelp. Hedera was recommended by our tour guide as the best gelato she's had and from the little gelato experience I've had I would have to agree. It is the best. Their Hedera flavor is a must try. If I can make a further recommendation - go to Arlu down the street for dinner, stop by Hedera for a sweet post-dinner treat and then wander your way over to the Vatican to enjoy the view. It's right in the area and couldn't be more convenient to get to by bus if you don't have a hotel in the Vatican area. read more