Old Bridge

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!

Anytime I go to Giolitti's and try their berry flavors, my soul is healed. Their ice cream is hands…read moredown the best in the city, or perhaps even the best ice cream in the world. I don't even care if Zendaya said it recently: Giolitti's was, has been, and will forever be the best ice cream place despite what any celebrity or TikTok trend says ;)

One of the few gelato shops where you can have a seat indoors

Baked goods

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Frigidarium

4.6(638 reviews)

1.5 km•Centro Storico

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.

My husband and I had dinner at a pizza spot adjacent to Frigidarium, so we couldn't help stop by…read morefor dessert. I remembered it also being highly recommended to me by one of my friends. Frigidarium had a small storefront with room for a few guests at a time. Our timing was lucky, because we had arrived ahead of a big crowd. When I ordered and looked over my shoulder I saw that the line was snaking around the corner. Service was fast though, so people were in and out considerably quickly. I ordered the Frigidarium flavor and one that looked like a berry vanilla swirl with chocolate bits. I'm sure my mouth dropped when they asked if I wanted white chocolate, milk chocolate, or whipped cream at no additional charge. Based on the flavor palate I got white chocolate that becomes a hard shell when poured on. Loved everything about my gelato. I enjoyed both flavors with the white chocolate, and I got a bonus chocolate cookie from the Frigidarium flavor.

Amarino Cherry + coconut. Lemon.

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Fatamorgana

4.5(75 reviews)

2.4 km•Trastevere

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.

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La Strega Nocciola

4.8(82 reviews)

2.2 km•Centro Storico

Delicious gelato! Definitely up their with my favorites in different cities. The pistachio was…read morenicely nutty and toasty and the texture was just right. You could do three flavors in a cup too which is awesome for trying a bunch of things. They have a few locations across Italy.

Easily the creamiest gelato I had in Rome! I was so happy to try this place as it was just around…read morethe corner from where I was staying. Gelato was extra creamy and flavor was good!! There aren't too many flavors to choose from as more would boost this shop to my number one gelato favorite. However, it was certainly the best or easily second best gelato. Service was very warm and welcoming and it was the kind of place hidden in plain sight so not very crowded. Tops all the gelato shops near the shopping/city center around the Spanish Steps.

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Gelateria alla Scala

4.4(36 reviews)

1.9 km•Trastevere

GELATERIA alla SCALA in Trastevere is the kind of gelato stop that turns an ordinary walk through…read moreRome's most charming neighborhood into something unforgettable. Tucked along the lively streets of Trastevere, this little spot delivers gelato with genuine craftsmanship and flavors that taste as authentic as the city around you. The first thing you notice is the freshness. Each flavor looks vibrant--not overly piled or artificially glossy--and you can tell everything is made with real ingredients. One spoonful confirms it: the gelato is creamy, smooth, and beautifully balanced. The fruit flavors burst with natural sweetness, especially the mango and strawberry, while the classics like pistachio, hazelnut, and chocolate showcase that rich, deep, true-to-ingredient taste that only well-made gelato can achieve. Their specialty flavors are equally impressive--unique without feeling gimmicky--and everything is served at the perfect temperature so the texture stays silky, not icy. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the cones have that fresh baked aroma that adds an extra layer of enjoyment. The staff is warm and welcoming, happy to offer suggestions, and patient even when you're debating between ten flavors that all look incredible. The atmosphere reflects Trastevere itself--relaxed, friendly, and full of character. Whether you're ending a meal, cooling off on a sunny Roman afternoon, or simply exploring one of the city's most spirited neighborhoods, GELATERIA alla SCALA is a sweet stop worth seeking out. A delicious reminder that some of Rome's best moments come in a cup--or a cone.

Nice and cute gelato shop in the Trastevere neighborhood. After lunch, I wanted a little treat…read morewhile strolling the streets and stumbled upon here. I got a small cup (€3) of pistachio flavor. It's nutty, creamy and a sweet treat.

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Gelateria Artigianale Corona

4.5(30 reviews)

2.1 km•Centro Storico

I had a food tour in Rome of family owned business' and this was my last stop. They make all of…read moretheir gelato in house and the owner was manning the store tonight. If you don't know what real gelato should look like check my photos. First it shouldn't be piled high into mountains. Secondly the colors should be natural. The banana and pistachio gelato in my photos are perfect representations. On to the tasting! My tour included one cone and I got two scoops of pistachio and licorice. We said our goodbyes to the tour and the gelato was so good I wanted more. We ended up getting an affogato and a few more scoops in a bowl the second time. This was very close to where Julius Caesar was assassinated so we walked over and checked it out. When done I couldn't resist and had to go back a third time as I really wanted to try the orange gelato. The owner laughed as he couldn't believe we were back again. The orange was so good! There was bits of orange skin and it tasted really fresh. When I'm back in Rome I will visit my new friend here at the Gelateria!

Can you visit Italy and not eat gelato? I couldn't do it. And so for the last stop on my food tour…read morein Rome, we ended here. I tasted the lemon and it was great but I settled on the peperoncino. Yes, gelato with spice. This was the right choice. Sweet, creamy and then POW! with a bit of zing at the end. Service was friendly. There isn't much space nearby for sitting so you'll get your gelato to go. [Review 19155 overall - 310 in Italy - 125 of 2023.]

Watermelon gelato

Orange Gelato

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Entrance to Gelateria Artigianale Corona

MammaMia Gelaterie

4.0(3 reviews)

1.8 km•Centro Storico

Delicious and right around the corner from Campo di Fiori. Free wifi, a plus. They have ice cream,…read moregelato and make shakes/smoothies. They also have vegan options- which I had. The pistachio and nutella were yummy, but again, can you go wrong anywhere in Italy and have bad gelato?

Best gelato ever!! We tried the nutela and the dulce de leche flavor and it doesn't have comparison…read morewith anything else!

Pistacchio, cioccolato fondente, crema con pezzi di ciambella e caramello, panna. Il cono era ripieno di cioccolato fuso.

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Fior di Luna

4.4(81 reviews)

2.3 km•Trastevere

Best gelatooooo ever!!! Really wow! Out of all of the gelato shops we've tried so far (we've eaten…read moreat so many this week oops), Fior di Luna has blown them all out of the ballpark. It's even better than Giolotti which had a huge line in Rome Centre. A friend recommended Fior di Luna, and we're so happy we tried it!! There is a large banner up front saying Fior di Luna's chef is the world champion of gelato, and now I believe it. We got three flavors: mango, lemon basil, and chocolate chip. Just so good. The lemon basil is shocking like a cold pesto almost, the mango creamy but also tart, and the chocolate chip perfection. The choco chip actually was my favorite, so beautifully creamy without being too sweet. Will be making another trip back to the Trastevere district for this!!! Highly highly recommend, will not disappoint!!!

This was a cute shop that had a number of different desserts from cakes, different flavors of…read moretiramisus, gelato, and cannolis! I thought the tiramisu was 5/5 and was pleasantly surprised by its light and fluffy texture. The cannoli was 4/5, I personally wanted a more flavorful cream especially since it was suppose to be a pistachio forward cannoli.

Pistachio/Stracciatella/coffee

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Grom

4.3(73 reviews)

1.6 km•Centro Storico

They say when in Italy the place to get gelato are the places that have the gelato covered up and…read morewhen I saw this place and not many do this but they had theirs covered and I was like THIS is the place Located in a great piazza at the far end of it This location once you get yours you can go sit outside in the piazza and enjoy people watching But the gelato was delicious so silky and fresh and yummy! I wanted more but it was late at night and it was about to rain Ps... I don't let cold or rain derail me from getting cold treats Hahaa The guys were friendly and when they gave my sister the wrong flavor they didn't hesitate to take it back and give the right one

Got a maxi gelato which was supposed to be 4 scoops but it wasn't very big. The lemon tasted the…read morebest over the mango and strawberry. Nice friendly service.. There's no where to sit down and eat it. You have to go outside to eat it. They have espresso and cappuccino too.

Mango gelato

Frappè

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Gelateria dei Gracchi

4.4(106 reviews)

0.9 km•Prati

The best gelato I've ever had in my life!!! This is the gelato spot to go to! All flavors we tried…read morewere great. We went multiple times during our trip and had the pistachio, dark chocolate, and orange almond. The orange almond was my favorite!

Get a number and wait outside till it's up. This place is micro and there are people picking up…read moredeliveries and carrying out, so little room to peruse. Very tasty but they were all so soft you nearly needed a straw. Perhaps the summer heat is too much for the refrigeration.

My small size three scoops in a cone with whipped cream on top. Pistachios w/ rice milk, Pine Nuts, Sweet Wine Cream.

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Marie F.

12 years ago

I live in Rome and in general, businesses with English names are worth a miss. This is definitely an exception. The locals recommended it when I moved here and they were right. In the summer there is a long queue down the block, waiting to get in, and they are mostly Romans, not tourists. I've never had a flavor here that I didn't like. Prices are extremely reasonable, especially when you consider that they're right near St. Peter's and the Vatican Museums. Whenever I'm in the neighborhood in warm weather, I make a point of stopping here, and it never disappoints. read more

Marco L.

11 years ago

Buona gelateria vicino al Vaticano, la quantita' e' oltre le aspettative ma la qualita' mi sembra nella norma. E' un locale molto piccolo dove vanno turisti e locali pero' c'e' quasi sempre da fare fila....il gelato e' buono...ma forse a Roma c'e' di meglio! read more

Travis O.

5 months ago

STAY AWAY FROM HERE Went here for late night ice cream and the two guys working there were absolute scum bags. Very disrespectful to me and my fiancé. STAY AWAY FROM HERE much more friendly people at other ice cream places. read more

Monica K.

11 years ago

das beste Eis Roms, welches mit frischen Zutaten hergestellt wird und zum Preis von nur 2 € bekommt man auch 3 Geschmacksrichtungen mit Sahne. Die Portionen sind enorm. Diese Eisdiele ist sogar noch nachts 3 Uhr geöffnet. read more

Qype User (ramses…)

16 years ago

Una delle migliori gelaterie di Roma. Quantità abbondantissime, un semplice cono da 1,50 è di proporzioni esagerate. Le altre gelaterie ormai il gelato lo vendono a peso d'oro. read more

Rebecca D.

148

3 years ago

A decent bite on your walk around Rome. Nothing fancy but helps you cool down with a sweet bite when necessary.

Justin R.

402

12 years ago

Offered a lot a flavors, but the quality of most of the flavors is lacking. I wouldn't highly recommend.

Lucilene M.

7 years ago

House-made ice cream delicious, gelatto Italiano!

Joe M.

Elite 26

113

668

171

12 years ago

creamy yumminess by the Vatican wall .

Noor E.

13 years ago

Best hazelnut gelato ever. everrrrrr

Shahla B.

13 years ago

Best Gelato in Italy.

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