After lunch, the Mr. and I decided we needed a little gelato for dessert. When in Italy, right? Quinto Gelateria turned out to be an excellent choice. When we arrived, there was a long line of food tour participants waiting, which seemed like a very good sign. Another good sign? The gelato was stored in "tin cans" rather than piled high in the display cases. I was told that this is an indication of fresh gelato. I had chocolate chip and black cherry in a cone, while the Mr. had banana in a cup. He chose to add whipped cream on top. I declined. During our time in Italy, we had some okay gelato, some good gelato, and some truly great gelato. This might have been my favorite gelato of the trip! Highly recommended read more

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Great for granite / granita. We came here multiple times on our trip. They blend the granite fresh which 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 read more

Quinto gelateria - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

They stay open late and the gelato is supreme. I order the salted caramel (forgot to take a pic) I was 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. read more

Quinto gelateria - Menu in most languages!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

The homemade creamy gelato was great! I got almond, cherry, and tiramisu for flavors. The almond and cherry were really strong. Very reasonable pricing compared to other gelato places, especially being so close to Piazza Navona. read more

Quinto gelateria - gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Of If I could give this place more stars I definitely would. You must get the Tiramisu on a cone! If you are new to Italy only get gelato from places where they cover it in tins because they are way better! If you are in this area this place is a must (: read more

Delicious, cheap, helpful staff, nice spot to do down and rest near the piazza navona. 10/10

Unassuming little spot with amazing gelato. Very helpful friendly staff as well. Inside is tiny but they have outdoor seating too. Nice place for a sweet treat after dinner. read more

I walked by the place, noticing the gelato was in those metal tins (unlike the tourist trap kind thats like pilled up and colourful) and knew I had to try. It tasted so so good, my taste buds were jumping for joy. The creaminess, the richness, the flavor, all of it was perfect. This is some of the best gelato ive ever had, and ive had many. read more

Best. Gelato. In. Rome. Perhaps in life? The verdict is still out. All I know is I haven't stopped thinking about it. What happened was... I was coming down the road having just finished some really subpar gelato. I thought, "What I really need after that gelato is some gelato." And then I saw some people happily strolling with tantalizing cones piled high with creamy swirls. That's how I found Quinto. It's a tiny spot located in a really cool neighborhood behind Piazza Navona. The staff is friendly, the prices are amazing, and the menu is posted in the widest variety of languages I've ever seen in one restaurant. Anyone who knows anything about gelato knows that the best gelato is stored out of sight in metal containers with lids, which is exactly what Quinto does (so you know it's legit). This preserves the quality of the gelato and shows that the shop takes pride in its craft rather than just trying to show off flashy displays and artificially bright colors. Like Santa Claus, you don't need to see the gelato to know that it's pure and good. You simply have to believe in it, and the magic will take place. I tried the pistachio first. Then I tried the banana and cherry. Each flavor is fresh and tasty, and the creamy consistency is divine. The portions are the most perfectly indulgent sizes. They'll also top you off with some whipped cream and a wafer cookie. I would come here every day for the rest of my life if that were an option. When in Rome, you must give yourself the pleasure of trying Quinto's gelato. read more

Quinto gelateria - Banana and Cherry Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

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Year after year, visit to Rome after visit to Rome, I keep coming back to Quinto. It's an institution, it has been here since my very first trip to Rome 25 or so years ago, and it has kept up its quality and reasonable prices. Ice creams are great but the real highlight are shaved ice made with fresh fruit. Also the combinations of ice cream, shaved ice and fruit are all delightful. Service is cheerful and pleasant! And what could be better than sitting down in Piazza Navona to eat your gelato and enjoy one of the most beautiful squares in the world? read more

If you're by Piazza Navona and want more gelato and pizza while your co-eater wants a break from gelato and pizza, this may be the place for you. You can get a (cheap) smoothie with fresh fruit made before your eyes and a panini and both be happy. That said, the smoothie I got was only okay--but I felt good drinking it and getting some "real" food for a change while in Italy! Bottom line: Not bad, cheap and close to tourist attractions, so why not? read more

What wonderful service and a unique variety of product options. You are unable to look into the case and see the gelato prior to purchasing but there are lists on the wall in several languages, allowing you to choose flavors of your choice. Hubby had caramel and pistachio and I had mint chip and nutella. The owner put a wafer cookie in each along with whipped topping. The gelato was great quality but I was a bit taken aback with the nutella flavor, as it was like straight-up nutella...no gelato...and it took up most of my cup. Be advised that you may want to ask for a very small amount of this flavor, as it is very rich and would be better as a topping. The mint chip was VERY good and hubby liked his flavors as well. read more

Quinto gelateria - Mint chip and nutella and caramel and pistachio - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

This might be my favorite gelato in Rome. At least tied for first! Amazing pistachio and chocolate gelato. Seriously, so good and close to Piazza Navona. Lots of celebrities have been here but small profile and good prices keep it homey and somehow not crazy busy!! My trick for good gelato is that it's kept in a container not out in mounds and mounds of it in a window display. read more

Crepes were fantastic, also tried the lemon gelato. Yummy! service was super friendly. Must visit especially if you are staying near here or just strolling through. 2 euro for nice cup. read more

Best gelato of my life! Reasonable price and incredible taste. The dollop of cream on top was perfection!

Small place. Some say it's the best in Rome. Not sure about that, but it's really good with lots of options, to include some flavors that are hard to find. read more

THE BEST STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE IN THE WORLD It is as simple as that. If you do not get one here each day of your stay in Rome, you have no idea, what a strawberry milk-shake is like. read more

A wonderful gelato shop right off Piazza Navona. The offerings were fresh and the flavors were delicious. We got a bunch of different flavors -- mango, cookies and cream, etc..., all were good. read more

This was the best gelato we found in Rome. I admit that you can't tell the difference between a lot of them, but this place set itself apart by giving more gelato for a lower price, a lot of different flavor options, and awesome customer service. They were very nice, if you're near Piazza Navone you should get your gelato here! read more

We happened to stumbled into this gelato place the first night My husband and I got here in Rome and loved the pistachio and tiramisu gelato and after 20+ Gelateria later we found it again. Have to say it is One of the best gelato and fresh fruit salad topping with gelato, go figure. Friendly staff. Will be coming back tomorrow since it's my last day here . read more

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I've had the world's greatest gelato in Palermo, Sicily and this is honestly the only gelato I've tasted that can even come close. And the price is just unbeatable! read more

A great little find. I finally found a gelato shop with Riso flavour, like rice pudding. Great flavour range and prices. Small size is actually quite big. Friendly staff and obviously a favourite with the rich and famous looking at the photos on the wall. Well worth looking for. read more

Quinto gelateria - Riso - piccolo size - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Rome, RM

Great space, tons of options of ice cream. Yes, gelato is the normal option but go for the fruit salad that has ice cream on top. They also have a healthy choice of smoothies as well read more

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This was located across from our B&B, so needless to say we got gelatos from Quinto every day. (And on one occasion, twice a day.) Pistachio and yogurt were my favorite flavors (pistachio has little specs of the actual nut in it!). Beware of the nutella flavor - it's so thick that it's almost indistinguishable from actual nutella. Really affordable, and portions are generous! read more

Located just next to Piazza Navona, Quinto serves some of the best smoothies and fruit salads in Rome, including those with tropical fruit. Fruit is freshly cut in front of the customer. They also have ice creams, good but not exceptional, frozen yogurt, and prepare delicious cups mixing them with fruit. I personally am a fan of the smoothies: mango, papaya, peach and coconut mix just perfectly! read more

Honestly I can't see the reason for the hype over this place. Ice cream is sub-optimal. Try Frigidarium around the corner=much better

I've you've heard about Giolitti but don't like big crowds, try Quinto instead. Like Giolitti, it's one of the oldest gelateria's in Rome and their gelato is absolutely amazing. We've tried about 10 different flavors and all of them were to die for! It's close to the Piazza Navona, so grab your gelato at Quinto and enjoy it on the Piazza. read more

We tried so many Gelato places and Quinto was by far our favorite! For €3 you get a chocolate dipped cone, multiple flavors of Gelato heaped on, and whipped cream to top it off. It is absolutely delicious. The staff there is inviting and friendly. If and when we come back to Rome, this will be one of our must revisit locations. read more

Small place, kind of hidden on a wall but very Friendly people, smoothies are made with fresh fruits, they have a great variety of smoothies and gelati! Their gelati of tropical fruits are awesome! read more

I love fruit and after 9 days of gelato, past, bread, etc. I just wanted something healthy. My smoothie was fantastic and there was extra in the blender that he also gave me. Server was super helpful offering recommendations. Some fruit flies but hey, there is a ton of fresh fruit in this little shop. read more

Delicious and fresh fruit smoothies made with actual fruit and not powder substitute!

I had lemon & watermelon gelato and it was a perfect combo. They also have juices and smoothies. Small hidden gem.

Mediocre gelato shop near Piazza Navona. I had the melon and peach, which were both quite mild in flavour. It was hard to tell the difference between flavours. Gelato was stowed away in freezers out of sight so I couldn't tell how they looked before I got them. Service was decent with English (and many other language) menus and they included cream and a biscuit on top too. I'd check out other gelaterias in the area first. read more

Best Gelato in Rome! Wish we had gotten to this little hidden gem more often! Between the three of us we had 6 different flavours you can't go wrong with any of them! Pistachio and coconut were my favourites. read more