Gluten free cones available for 4 Euros which includes 2 scoops. Note the cones are individually packed in plastic wraps before use and kept separate from the gluten containing ones. Lactose free flavors available too -- strawberry, mango, lemon, dark chocolate, and dark chocolate with cherry and rum. The second time I went the associate informed me that the lactose free flavors had red handled scoops. I came here twice. The first time the associate was very nice -- when I told her about my gluten intolerance she immediately said she'd clean the scoops to avoid cross contamination. I ended up getting mango and pistachio (pistachio does contain dairy.) Since I was ordering two cones to go, the associate was kind enough to prepare them for me to take in paper bags. Excellent service this time around. The second time I went -- the associate asked me whether I was intolerant or allergic. Informed that I was intolerant. Didn't proceed to clean the scoops. (I also realize I could have requested to do it -- this is more of the observation between associates on gluten contamination / awareness.) I was also informed me that pistachio, which contains dairy, has a possible cross confirmation with gluten? Lastly, when I asked if I could have the scoop upside down in a cup to go because I was ordering a second cup, I was told to decide cup or cone. I could not have both. Service varies here. (Photos attached to this review are from 2017. Guess I didn't write a review back then.) read more

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amazing gelato! the caffe, ferro roche, and chocolate cherry flavors were all super delicious, very creamy, and exactly what I was hoping for in terms of italian gelato. super friendly staff as well. definitely would recommend read more

We enjoyed the gelato here. There are gluten free cones and dairy free options. I got the dark chocolate and triple berry on a gluten free cone. My husband enjoyed his regular gelato on a gluten free cone. read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Gluten free cones. Dairy free dark chocolate/triple berry - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Because this gelato place as we were walking to the Vatican and decided to stop and get some thing to and refreshing. This gelato shop has a lot of good flavors to choose from with a cone or a cup. I prefer the cone and I watched the staff put three flavors on my little Clara. It was amazing what kind of magic they can do the flavors. The flavors are refreshing and taste exactly what they are being described as. I will definitely go back to this gelato shop again when I'm in town. I enjoyed this gelato immensely. read more

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Our kids' favorite gelato place in the area! My daughter especially loved it. There was a line out the door, but it was well worth the wait. Our oldest loved the cannoli even more than the gelato. Note that pricing for cone might be cheaper than the cup, depending on what size you get. Note also that there's just a small table outside for this place, so you'll want to plan on eating while walking. read more

Very good Gelato. We went here several times while in Rome. A good assortment of flavors. I gave them four stars because they don't have chocolate/orange, my favorite but hard to find flavor. read more

Very good gelato and a reasonable price. For a grande it was 5 Euro and it looks like there were 3 sizes above that but I didn't know how to say those in Italian. The guy offered free samples of gelato as I waited in line and each were really good. I liked the fruit flavors of this place. read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Lemon, raspberry and strawberry - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Delicious gelato! Very friendly and helpful staff! Portions were generous. I was able to try several flavors until I decided on a cone mix with salted caramel and chocolate. It tasted amazing! I can't wait to return. read more

You never forget your first! Lemongrass Gelato was the first gelateria we visited during our Italian trip in the summer of 2015 and it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. We passed by their branch at Via Barletta 1 as we came out of the Ottaviano Metro station but it was here where we got our feet (or taste buds) wet. And as fate would have it, the Via Barletta location turned out to be the last one we went to on our last day in the Eternal City. Lemongrass Gelato would always be special because it marked where this whole gelato experience started and ended. To cut down on our travel cost, we had our mobile carrier's roaming feature turned off and we elected to use an offline map as our guide. A lot of places were bookmarked but Lemongrass Gelato was not one of them. As we strolled along Via Ottaviano, we felt this strong pull coming from this shop... It was definitely the gelato but the "Free Wi-Fi" sign made it so hard to resist that we decided to take a break before heading out to St. Peter's Square. Flavors were in Italian but they contained English translation. As a citrus person, the Ciccolato all'Arancia (Orange Chocolate) was a must-have. Pieces of sweet orange candy in every chomp of that rich milk chocolate gelato... Incredibelmente buono! We also had to try their rendition of the classic Cookies and Cream - Oreo. There must be something in the milk, cream, or sugar that they used because it had such a bolder flavor. Maybe I was just too thrilled to be having gelato this part of globe. Then again, the texture and composition were way different than some of the gelati we've had in the US and I'm not even comparing it with ice cream. It was smoother and had that elastic quality that allowed the server to sort of play with it as the gelato was served up with a spade. We got to sample their banner flavor Lemongrass (white chocolate, lemon cream, and praline), Cheesecake alla Fragolina di Bosco (you guessed it right - strawberry cheesecake), Fondente 70% (70% dark chocolate), and Bacio (think Nutella here). We held off getting more because I had Old Bridge Gelateria bookmarked in the offline map and it was something I wanted to check out en route to the Vatican Museums. Simply put, we had to save room for more dessert. Compared to ice cream, gelato is lower in fat. However, it is churned at a slower rate which means it has lesser air, making the product much denser. Unless you're accurately measuring your serving, you're probably not saving on the calories with gelato because of its density. For me, there's no such thing as a healthier option between gelato and ice cream - it's just a matter of which one will get you first. You only live once. Enjoy life. Don't choose. Eat both. And don't forget, frozen yogurt and frozen custard exist, too. read more

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Smooth, creamy, and not too sweet; so yummy! The tables and air conditioning is a plus. Also, not too pricey which is great... Highly recommend coming here. read more

Found this gem while waiting for my Covid test results to travel and I'm glad we did. Great gelato, friendly staff! Across the Vatican.

I followed the yelp reviews and was really pleasantly surprised and shocked on how good the gelato is from Lemongrass. With the non traditional gelato name, it didn't seem to be an authentic homemade spot ... well, I just learned you can't judge a gelato place by it's name or glass enclosure! This is the real deal ANNND right by the Vatican City for a reasonable price! Lemongrass has 2 spots ... we went to the gelato focused and espresso bar that is within sight of the Vatican city. The gelato display reminds you of the fake places that uses powder and dyes and piles up the gelato in the display but ... ignore the obvious error of my ways and just know that the ingredients are real, churned by the owners with their own special selection of ingredients from around Italy. We were slightly dying in the humidity and heat of Rome and every flavour is AMAAAAH-zing. Really. The owners were so friendly and generous in their offering of samples so we can pick our favourites to fill the cones or cups. I honestly wanted to bring a tub back to the hotel but ... i dont think it would survive the heat of the Vatican museum (let alone my eager fingers attempting to dive into this at every given moment). There is not much seating space here... so if you're coming here in the height of tourist season, expect to do a take away. As for the flavours, you honestly cannot go wrong with any of them... well balanced and tempered sweetness to allow each nut or fruit to burst through onto your tongue and possibly make your eye roll backwards. Ok maybe not that much... but at least put you in a chilled food coma of bliss. Strawberry - wonderful berry sweetness that has a bit of tartness that makes you know this isnt some jam or fake powder. The big chunks of bold red strawberries was so delicious. Pistachio - incredible flavourful and creamy... it has the perfect shade of light army green that makes you know that there is no fake colouring. I love how they told us they hand picked and crushed the pistachios themselves. Tiramisu - This was definitely the sweetest of the bunch with its bold espresso flavour intermixed with creamy sweetened milk and crushed lady fingers giving a wonderful textural crunch. Amarena Cherry - if you see this, just get it. I have no idea what is growing in the soil but I can only compare this to the best sweetest and boldest dark black cherries I've tried in Niagara region. Except the entire gelato tastes of the best cherry. I love how the cherries are big and juicy instead of icy. Lemongrass - Their namesake is not the herb/spice lemongrass but rather a wonderfully creamy lemon creme base with white chocolate pearls adding a nice sweet and creaminess to the lightly sour lemon. Honestly you cannot get better than this so close to the Vatican City. I was really impressed and found the service and quality just as good as the ones I got in the heart of Florence. read more

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You want real gelato? Come here! It's not far from another place that has a line wrapped around the building (forgot the name), whereas here, there was hardly anyone in line. There were maybe two people in front of me, and that's it, so it was very fast. I ordered the pistachio and tiramisu gelato. It was creamy and didn't melt much, which is exactly what you would expect. I was able to taste each distinct flavor, which is important when eating gelato. The cost was about 5 euros. I was able to snag a table and ended up sharing with an Irish man; be aware there's only 3 tables for eating. We're lucky there are tables at all, as they aren't common at gelato places. I do wish gelato shops had some sort of cone holder so that you could set the cone down while putting your wallet away. I never saw any while in Italy. I was struggling to put in my bag, so the lady behind the counter helped by holding my cone. She spoke enough English to communicate, which was great. This is definitely better than a gelato shop I tried near Trevi Fountain. You're in a tourist area in both places, so it's hard to tell. But after eating much gelato in Italy and the USA, I can assure this place is legit! read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Tiramisu and pistachio gelato - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Being in Italy, naturally there are a lot of gelaterias. As a tourist, I wanted to go where the locals go and thanks to our lovely tour guide we found Lemongrass. It's a storefront with limited seating in the back. On a hot day (96 degrees) Lemongrass definitely hit the spot. The queue moves fast and I managed to get a piccolo (small) cup size of Bacio (chocolate with chocolate pieces and hazelnut). It is the real deal - the gelato "stretches" and is not made from powder, according to our guide. Bacio was not too sweet and the pieces of hazelnut added the perfect crunch. Go where the locals go - Lemongrass is constantly busy and you might have to queue up for a bit but it's worth it. read more

This is good gelato! I had pistachio & hazelnut and they did not disappoint. A tour guide of ours said they always judge a gelatoteria by their pistachio & this one is creamy and flavorful with bits of nuts throughout. read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Day one in the search for real galato, this was our first in Rome and this was a good start. Generous portions, nice variety. These was a very rich creamy experience, flavors were intense as they should be. A little spendier than other establishments in Roma. Nevertheless a good start. read more

We really loved this gelato shop and came here often since it was close to the Metro. I especially recommend the pistachio.

Really delicious gelato--Rome has so many touristy/low-quality places, and Lemongrass was definitely not in that category. It was the best gelato we had in Rome. €4 gets you a medium (up to three flavors). The dark chocolate studded with chunks of candied orange peel, yogurt flavored gelato with honey, and cherry (big, chewy Luxardo-style cherries) were all delicious, and there were quite a few others I would have liked to try as well. There's free wifi (find the password on your receipt), and some seating in the back, or you can sit out at the little tables on the sidewalk and get in some people watching. Plus, it's air-conditioned! What more reason do you need to stop by in the summer? read more

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Amazing gelato!! We got the pistachio and dark chocolate and they were both amazing. My boyfriend and I agreed that our favorite was pistachio. It also seems to be a good place to relax for awhile. There are a few tables in the back (~12 seats) and free WiFi. read more

Very friendly service here. Big variety of gelato. The flavors were some of the best I've had in Rome. There is limited seating, but you can sit indoors or outdoors. read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

This is one of the best gelato in Rome. I have tried many places when I visited Rome. However, the environment in this area is not great. I prefer a clean & nice place over the food. If you wouldn't mind about the environment then try it. read more

The gelato here is very tasty. I had the mango gelato and my daughter had the milk chocolate. Both were delicious. We would definitely go back to this Gelateria if we are ever in the neighborhood again. read more

This place was so good! Really high quality with great service. Definitely recommend tasting some of this tasty gelato. Go for a unique flavor... you will not regret it! read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

if you're looking for good gelato, this is the place to go. I got the oreo and WOW. Also great service, very friendly staff. also super cheap prices!! read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

I will miss your this gelato and the handsome men who serve it! So nice. Both gelato and staff.

You know when you're walking and you see people eating stuff and you're like, hey, I think I want that. But then you take a few steps and then you're like, nah, it's okay. And then you keep going and you're like, damn, I should've got that? Well, this is what happened. The first gelato place we walked by was packed. I wasn't about to stand in line cuz I wasn't desperate. So we kept going and shortly thereafter saw this place. No one. I walked up just to see their flavours and the guy behind the counter offered me a taste. This gelato was so silky smooth and full of flavour, I was sold. The small was HUGE. You get 3 flavours for only €2.5. I shared and it was definitely enough. They don't add on the fancy stuff like a mini cone or a small waffle but I was okay with that. If you want some panna (whipped cream) I think you could ask. I was happy with 3 flavours of gelato. :) read more

Stopped by here to grab some gelato while waiting to meet our friend. I had the yogurt miele e ucci - which was delicious!!! :) and also only 2.5 euros - so the price isn't too bad for a cone with gelato! Definitely hope to return when I'm back in Rome :D read more

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Very good place for coffee and pastries. Croissants with cream are amazing! Highly recommended!!! Service is good. Staff are friendly. Very good atmosphere. We din't try ice cream, but it looks very good. read more

If you want actually friendly people in Rome near Vatican City with great ice cream, this is the place to go. Super creamy gelato with extravagant, and different flavors. Like have you ever heard of avocado lime? Great people, great gelato, this is it! read more

The best thing I had in Rome! Reasonably priced...they have cup sizes from 3 euros to 5 euros. They say no milk and egg in fruit flavors...Only downside was even though there were some descriptions in English, I still didn't understand some of the flavors but I didn't feel like asking so I judged from the looks of them. But every single flavor I ordered was delicious.Workers are friendly and speak English. There are some seats inside and outside, and there is a bathroom and WiFi as well. read more

Best Gelato I have had yet! Fresh, natural and perfect blend of flavors. You need to stop here. Great service also!

Great gelato flavors! I loved the lemon/lime, pistachio and melon flavors. The cherry was too maraschino for me, but that's just a personal dislike as I prefer natural cherry taste. The server spoke excellent English and was very cordial and professional. I totally recommend this spot if visiting St Peter's square or basilica. Free wifi. read more

BEST GELATO EVVVERR hope we can go back someday. I absolutely love this place and the staff that works there as well. Beautiful memories

Found this place while we were waiting for our Vatican tour guide. Hands down the BEST gelato I've ever tasted, I had the Oreo ice cream with chocolate hazelnut which was basically Nutella and it was the most delicious ice cream! This is what I thought of before coming to Italy, there are so many cheap average gelato places around but this is quality authentic Gelato! read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Best ice cream I've ever tasted! - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Amazing place, they are very welcoming and the price is very cheap for the amount off gelato you're getting... If you are unsure on what to get you can easily ask for a sample... My aunt accidentally messed up our orders and had to re-order, the person serving us was very nice and cheery and didn't find any hassle and asked if we wanted cream on top of our gelato read more

Lemongrass Gelato - Desserts Near Me - Rome, RM

Best gelato in Italy! The owner travels to Sicily to get the pistachios for the pistachio flavor from a little village that has volcanic ash in the soil. They are world famous pistachios apparently. The minerals from the soil are good for you, so you can feel very virtuous while eating delicious gelato with friendly and attentive service. read more

I love ice cream and the USA serves some great flavors throughout the country. However, it does not compare to quality Italian Gelato. If you are in Prati, you should not hesitate to come here. The oreo flavor is amazingly creamy and has significant chunks of Oreo. The dark chocolate (70%, straight from Tanzania) is even more incredibly. The depth of the chocolate truly stood out. This will be high on our list when we return to Rome. read more

Chanced on this gelateria and liked it more than the other highly rated competitors. Service was friendly. Overall 3.5-3.75/5. But Bologna is our favorite city for gelato. read more

Delicious flavors and lots of other options like coffee and pastries as well! We would go to Lemongrass every night after we toured around Rome since it was near our apartments. read more

Awesome gelato, loved the pistachio and hazelnut. My son said cherry was extra special. Ignore the other gelato places and make the trek to this place. read more