Legendary Roman Ice Cream. * * * 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. read more

If you've had gelato in Rome, you already know the standard is different--and Gelateria La Romana is 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. read more

La Romana - Yogurt and pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

We received quick, efficient service and the shop easily accommodated our dietary needs read more

La Romana - Gelato menu which includes a dozen vegan choices - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Ok, here comes the ex-pat with a ho-hum review of what seems like an iconic solid 5 star gelateria. It's fun inside, flavors are incentive. And they may even mix well. And very likely using a warm process. Very clean, payment / ordering process is efficient. That's where I say everything is good. The gelato - really not for me. It's very very sweet for my tastes. Which might be fine as it's nothing I would crave to eat more than once in a while - and not more than a few spoonfuls at a time. Not to worry, that's all you're getting anyway as the scoopers seem trained to smooth on your gelato like a thin coat of spackle, without ever filling the hole. That's all. I have to try some more around Rome to see if I'm bringing my untrained perspectives into this forum. As they say.... When in Rome..... read more

La Romana - This is a supreme size, but it's deceiving. It's lightly put, not packed in - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Best gelato I've ever had! They have lots of options to try. I was able to get three scoops on a cone and they all tasted delicious. They have seating inside and the guy who served me was very helpful. I wish I had more time in Rome as I would've loved to try them again before I left. read more

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Great service & so many unique flavor choices! Had pistachio, biscotti, creme with black cherry and straciatella- all creamy and smooth. Convenient to train station read more

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excellent gelato, cortado and waffles. Good service by Jessica. she was courteous and pleasant in handling our order.

Yummy gelato! My family and I went here while on vacation in Rome. The line was long but went very fast. They have an efficient system! I ordered the vanilla gelato and it was yummy! There are other places we thought were better but they seemed to have unique flavors and it was a fun experience overall! :) read more

La Romana - Vanilla gelato on a cone - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Had a great experience at the La Ramona. The staff was friendly, but matter of fact. They also had a great selection of flavors that were quite delicious all at a fair price. I especially appreciated the cones as well as them putting chocolate inside said cones. read more

La Romana - Ice cream cones - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Fantastic creamy gelato. Our Uber driver said he and the kids think this is the best in Rome. Sold. read more

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The gelato here was delicious! The staff was also super friendly and helped guide us through our selection. We will definitely be eating here more than once. read more

Yooooo this place has some bomb gelato!!! Make sure you line up at the register first to pay before you try to order. We tried pistachio, biscotto de nona, and cremino al cafe and all flavors were fire. Definitely recommend this spot for gelato and they are open late till midnight. read more

La Romana - Due piccolo gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Delicious, creamy, flavorful and high quality gelato. My favorite place to get gelato in Rome. The staff are friendly and quick. The gelato flavors are fresh and creamy. Even if there's a long line it goes quickly. read more

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Love this place. The fact they have a nut allergy sheet and are SO accommodating made this mammas heart full. My son was the happiest as many places could not guarantee nut free options or cross contamination. This place gave us a sheet that showed nut free options, made us watch, they used clean new spoons for every scoop. Nut free gelato were dark chocolate and vanilla which my son said was the best ! They have a variety of flavors to choose from. The gelato's were yummy. We had hazelnut , matcha and chocolates which had nut. The cones are filled with chocolate fondue and then gelato scoops. It is SO yummy. They have to go options as well. Famous for their cakes as well. There was a line of people grabbing desserts to go. I was so full from the gelatos if not I would have tried some desserts as well. Highly recommend this place for the best Gelato options. read more

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Bomb gelato! The pistachio had a ton of flavor and nice / crunchy. The line looks long.

Great gelato and great price. You can get chocolate syrup inside your cone and top it all with whipped cream for no extra cost. A small is 3.50 euros, definitely worth it. read more

Walked from our hotel to La Romana (after the sun went down) and was met with a long line! The display cases were enticing while you waited. The place was super clean and everyone was waiting patiently. Fast and friendly staff and the prices don't break the bank! The gelato was excellent! Chefs kiss. read more

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Great gelato. Great location in the heart of Rome. I enjoyed the salted carmel and stracciatella. Went back the next day and got the bicotta nonna. 10/10!!! read more

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Amazing, great tasting and light with whipped cream. Not heavy and great for a hot day. read more

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Great gelato spot, pretty close to the train station. It was busy but the line moved quick. Lots of different flavors to choose from. So many options to choose from and I didn't know which one to get since they were all so good and decadent. So I decided since it was my last night in Italy before my flight back, I went for the 4 scoops with a cone, because why not? I had no regrets lol. I'd come back - staff is super friendly and the shop is very clean. read more

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Probably an unpopular opinion but this place wasn't for me. Expect a serious wait when you get here. Being a top rated place I suppose? We waited probably 45 minutes just to get some gelato. The place is beautiful and has a great presentation but the line is ridiculous. Unfortunately the flavors aren't in English so you'll have to do your best to Google translate or have someone that can understand English translate to you but remember you have a huge line of people behind you. In my opinion, of all the gelato places I tried during my time in Italy, this was my least favorite. For those of you who don't know the difference between gelato and ice cream, I guess the best way to describe it is that it's creamier. Is there such a thing as too creamy? If so, this place was it. It kind of grossed me out how creamy it was. It was like eating cold ground up mush. Fairly decadent flavors but the mush pretty much melted right away. Not worth the wait or the hype. Felt like a tourist trap read more

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This was THE best gelato we had on our trip! I was on the hunt for an authentic gelato place that has the gelato placed inside the metal containers rather than out in the open. I found an article on Condé Nast and noticed it was walking distance from our hotel! We walked to/from our hotel (Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel) to burn some calories before/after our delicious treat. The ordering system is quite different than in the US. First, you let the cashier know what size cone/cup you would like. Then, you take your receipt to the worker behind the counter and let them know which flavors you'd like. Lastly, they will ask if you want the chocolate syrup inside the cone and at first I was hesitant but the worker said it was good and he wasn't wrong about that! The pistachio was my favorite flavor! If we ever visit Rome again, we will definitely make a visit back here! read more

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I can see why this is rated so highly! Wow... very delicious gelato!!! The hazelnut, pistachio combo is number one! read more

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This is REAL gelato! What a great find in Italy, there's many places that do the same but not quite as well as these guys. The service was quick and precise. The ambiance is inviting and has quite a few tables to enjoy your gelato there. They have an array of flavors and options at a very very affordable rate. I would highly recommend. read more

Genuinely the BEST gelato place on Rome. Everything is in Italian and it has the covered gelato containers, so you KNOW it's authentic. (Additionally, they also swap out flavors seasonally and for specials). But even so, once you taste the different flavors (can mix and match) it is immaculate! I've never had gelato like this before, and I am afraid, especially once I go back home, I never will. The workers were also so kind. I had one worker who I asked were the best flavors to pair with this one flavor I chose. I told him I was looking for some sort of chocolate-y / coffee combination and he provided me with a wonderful three tier cone with panna on top. Especially since all the flavors were in Italian, I loved that he just told me what he thought was best. Amazing experience! read more

La Romana - Me with the cone (me for scale) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

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Excellent. Coffee cream is super good too with ruby and dark chocolate. Servers were a little short but I think bc of the language barrier. I wanted affogato but it comes with hot chocolate not espresso. Fun vibe. Popular. read more

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Just a short walk from our hotel, La Romana offers a TON of different gelato flavor combinations! You pay for your cone (or cup) ahead of time which was about 3 euro. Then you have a choice of chocolate or white chocolate drizzle inside the cone, choice of gelato, toppings, and even whipped cream! Talk about a decadent dessert! I thought that was a killer price for the quantity. The gelato was rich and creamy but not overly heavy. They do have a lovely case of other desserts including cakes and pies for purchase. I could not stop eating gelato the whole trip and we were very impressed with La Romana in Rome! read more

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The assortment of flavors and the taste is amazing! 15/10 recommend going here for gelato! read more

La Romana - Salted caramel (bottom) mascarpone (top) drizzled with dark chocolate - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

I initially came here because they offer a single origin dark chocolate gelato. As someone who is obsessed with chocolate and gelato, it was clearly a must. But honestly, that was blown out of the water by the coffee marscapone gelato. it was just soooooo good. Smooth, creamy, amazing flavor! read more

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WOW, this place is Amazing! You must come here to try their gelatos if you visit Rome. Best gelato I've had in Italy so far. The servers were all super nice and helped us find our favorite flavors. They let us try out a bunch of flavors before we decided. The different choices were PACKED with flavor! I would definitely recommend to get the Croccante Della Nonna and the Biscotto! They also drizzled chocolate or white chocolate on the bottom of the cone, which made the last bite awesome! They also put whipped cream to top it all off. Worth it? YES, we only paid 3 € for a medium cone with 3 flavors! read more

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this is seriously the BEST gelato! Every flavor on the menu that we tried... and we tried a lot of them... was amazing! Creamy, delicious and not overly sweet, this handmade local legend of a location was recommended to us by a local and we were so glad that it was! Service is quick, and the employees are happy to be there making your experience even better. Ask questions, ask for samples, try the chocolate or strawberry cone filling! This is a gem and you will come back multiple times while in the city, and yearn to have more when you are not in Roma! read more

Omg I love this place and the gelato is amazing to good to not come!!! Enjoy Italy with the best gelato in town read more

La Romana - Grande banana,pistachio,crema dal1947, mango all so good - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing gelato! Made fresh and it is nice and creamy. The mango flavor is a must and taste just like a fresh mango. The banana flavor was good but the texture was a little too mushy. Will definitely come back to try new flavors. read more

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I feel like this place often gets a bad rep among the plethora of gelato placed in Rome because it's a chain. It's not located very close to the city center however so it's far from those tourist traps. I trusted the reviews and decided to visit and have a taste for myself. I am so glad I did because to this day I have yet to experience gelato this heavenly. Nothing so far has come close. I frequented La Romana, many, many, many times during my study abroad experience and each experience was better than the last. Their flavors change every so often because they're made fresh but it's hard to go wrong with any of them. Half of the time I didn't quite know what I was ordering but I was never disappointed with my selections. The gelato is creamy, unlike anything you can imagine and out of this world! The second best part may be the chocolate fountain they keep running to fill your cone with. So even when you're done your treat, you have a pleasant surprise at the end. Topping gelato with homemade panna is pretty common and definitely something you do not want to skip out on! Do not be disappointed by the long lines or the language barrier! The lines move fast and the staff is super friendly and most of the time English speaking. They may also let you try a few flavors if you're unsure but be sure to be conscious of the other people waiting in line since it does tend to get very busy. I can't say enough good things about this place, it is hands down my favorite gelato shop I have visited and I've visited A LOT. Make the trip to it and you will not be dissapointed! read more

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This was the best gelato I've ever had! We went everyday we were in Rome! The service was excellent, and very friendly! My favorite flavors were pistachio and lemon blueberry sorbet! I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Best gelato in Rome! Comes with optional hot fudge in the cone and different flavoured whipped cream to top it off. The fiordilatte is a must. I am not a huge fan of sweets/desserts but this was worth the 55 minute walk. read more

La Romana - Flavours top to bottom: dark chocolate, fiordilatte, cremina al cafè. Hot fudge in the cone and cacao whipped cream on top. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

This is our first gelato stop in Rome and I must say it's amazing! I thought I needed to go further out to search for amazing gelato but I'd like to say the gelato here is so light, fresh and flavorful! What I'm trying to say is go try it! Any flavor will taste great! I loved the hazelnut and pistachio. The lemon, chocolate are also great flavors! I want to go back to try the other flavors! Also I have to say the folks helping us were so amazingly polite, with smiles, and welcoming! read more

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We came here TWICE during our Italy trip because it's that good! The gelato in Italy is OUT OF THIS WORLD. It's creamy, milky, and heavenly! Favorites Mixed Berry (taste like Costco's Berry smoothie) Peach (very peachy) Chocolate (any chocolate, my best friends loved them all) Banana (I love anything banana, so this was delicious) Good Lemon Vanilla You also get to add whip cream on top (vanilla, chocolate, or zabaglione). I don't like American whip cream, but theirs is airy, fluffy, and just melts in your mouth. Get the zabaglione! It's essentially egg yolk, sugar, sweet wine and it's divine! Changed my view on gelato FOREVER. read more

Delicious gelato and very good crepe. Definitely a must stop if you are in the vicinity.

We walked a long way for this one after dinner based on a recommendation from a taxi driver. As we entered we passed an Italian on his way out with a cone and four flavors piled high. He promised this was the best gelato in Rome and, sure enough, it was fantastic. So creamy and tasty! It's a nice location and stays open to midnight. Well worth the hike for anyone, and most assuredly for an American in Rome. read more