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When I was vacationing in Italy, I had gelato every single day, we tried different places but we kept coming to Wonderful ice cream. Their flavors were so intense, they had a lot of fruity sherbet like flavors, not just the creamier ones that every other shop carried like tiramisu, coffee, Nutella etc. and you also got more for your buck. They are banana gelato was hands-down my favorite of all the ones I tried. Every time we went employees were very nice and attentive, I am not sure if they are a chain or a one off store, but we enjoyed it tremendously. The only drawback if I have to mention one is that they did not have outside seating, but they are in a busy street with no view, so he really doesn't matter. This ice cream is definitely wonderful! read more

Wonderful Ice Cream - So good!!! - Gelato Near Me - Rome, RM

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It looks like a regular gelato store, but they offer much more than that such as crepes and other Italian desserts! However, I was on a gelato craze and was super happy to find out that I can get 3 flavors for "one scoop". I got a Nutella, Tiramisu & Coffee trio, but they had a bunch of fruity flavors as well. What more can I say. I haven't had bad gelato in Rome yet, and I would totally come back! read more

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Would have given this place a 5 star review but the fact that they didn't honor the check in free item plus bad service from one of the workers was unfortunate. However, the ice cream here tastes amazing and I can even say that some of the flavors I had such as milk cream, yogurt, and Nutella was amazing. You didn't really have to go to the famous ones which I tried as well to get quality gelato. If your around this area come and try their desserts. read more

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Right beside our hotel. Lots of gelato options, granita, crepes, etc. I wouldn't say this is my ultimate favorite place to get gelato in Italy, but it was incredibly convenient. The gelato was still tasty and the employees here are very sweet and helpful. The Mango gelato was my favorite, tasted just like Mango Lassi. Yum! Their granita was a cool and refreshing treat on a hot summers day. After a full day of sight seeing, it was nice to grab a granita before going back to the hotel. The melon and strawberry granita had real pieces of fruit mixed within, which was delicious. Their Nutella crepe was awesome. The crepe had a perfect consistency and was prepared fresh. Filled with a generous serving of Nutella and topped off with powdered sugar. Excellent! There is counter seating inside and a TV. It's nice and cool in here too. read more

Wonderful Ice Cream - Melon Granita - Gelato Near Me - Rome, RM

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One of our least favorite gelato places in Rome. Btw they are not called wonderful : it's called the gelatist now.

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Lana T.

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Everyone goes to get gelato in Rome and swears that one place is better than another. Well I loved two equally. This one was located next to my hotel and I went due to convenience. BUT after trying a several places GO HERE. 2.5 euros for a small cup (cheap) and amazing amazing taste. I had the dark chocolate and pistachio. LOVED IT!!!! read more

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Amazing gelato in the center of Roma! Super close to my hotel so I figured to swing by and start the day off with something sweet. I mean, who doesn't want dessert before any meal? I got the "yogurt et miel" (honey) - it was so delicate and devine! I'm planning to swing by another location and possibly get the same thing. It's nothing I've ever tried before and I almost hate the gelato back in the states since I've tried the gelatos here in Roma. The taste is sweet yet not overwhelming and it's exactly how it's described. I can't believe how amazing gelato is here, well duh...I am in Italy in case I forgot. Haha They also serve sweet crêpes but I don't go for ones with nutella. I like savory crêpes in Paris a bit more. read more

Wonderful Ice Cream - 2.5 Euros for a small cup (yogurt et miel) - Gelato Near Me - Rome, RM

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Yuvaraj V.

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We were so lucky to stumble across this place walking along Via Nationale. Great location, great prices and above all - BEST GELATO I have had ever!! We tried several fruit flavors, but couldn't decide as they were all so Good. We settled for dark chocolate - Oh My GOD! Best dark chocolate Gelato I have had in my life. I would fly back for that. I had Gelato in Venice and Pisa, but this was far better. Didn't try their crepes, but the staff is nice and friendly. They do not frown if you want to taste several flavors. Moreover, they also have wifi and seating outside which comes in handy. They are doing everything right, their reviews speak for themselves. Rome has over 8000 restaurant and just being a Gelato place, they are ranked in top 25 - which is pretty amazing! read more

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Eh, to be honest... This was pretty average. We'd had gelato at Giolitti every other day and the gelato at Giolitti is like an absolute daydream melting in your mouth. No lie. This is on a really busy road (Via Nazionale), there's nowhere to sit and the ice cream is pretty average. I couldn't taste a difference between the nicciola or the pistachio. It's just a different colour. I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I feel like all the 5 star reviews are very misleading! Wait til you have time to walk down to Giolitti or pick another spot in this area. read more

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Sam N.

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During our trip to Rome, we definitely needed to try the gelato. We ended up visiting this place 2-3 times during our visit. We chose this place based on tripadvisor recommendations and we were not disappointed. The place is very popular considering there is another gelato place practically across the street. They have many different flavors. They even have 3 soy/sugar free flavors: Chocolate, pistachio, and hazelnut. The flavors were delicious. This place makes their gelato in store and use natural flavors. So this is REAL gelato at its finest. They sell the gelato by cup side. Small medium, and large. The price of a small 3 scoop gelato is $2.50. The medium is $3.00. The large is $3.50. TIPS: There is no restroom here You should not pay more than $2.50 for a small, but filling cup of gelato. This is one of the few places that offers sugar free/soy gelato. read more

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May C.

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Reasonable prices and nice selection of ice cream. I had a medium cone which comes with 3 different scoops of icecream topped with whipped cream for 3 euros. I liked their Oreo cookies and cream flavor, as well as their pisachio and honey flavor. The tiramiso ice cream was a miss for me. Also, they would not accept the Yelp check-in offer. read more

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Chris F.

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This place has changed is name and is now called Gelateria. It is located right next to Hotel Artemide on Via Nazionale where we were staying during our visit to Rome. We stopped by here a couple times during the week and found it to be very good and inexpensive. We ordered gelato and crepes with Nutella which were both outstanding. We like this place and was very convenient to our location. read more

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I came here almost every day that I stayed in Rome. This place is amazing. The variations of flavors they have is just amazing and I'm sure they taste great since the flavors I chose all did. It's creamy and rich and smooth. I miss it often now that I'm back home. If I ever have the pleasure of visiting Rome again, this lovely gelato shop will definitely be on my list. read more

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Lobo B.

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While in Rome, you gotta do gelato and this place hits the spot. Plus they have smoothies, cappuccino, banana splits, frappe, etc. Seating & videos included. read more

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Grace L.

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Found this place so randomly on Google but happened to love it. The flavours are strong and pure. I ordered pistachio, coffee and dark chocolate, all very good! It's only €2.5 for 3 flavours. Can't expect anything better :) The place doesn't look fancy at all but the gelato is definitely worth a try! read more

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Melinda A.

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Came by on our way to the hotel from a long hot day spent walking around Colosseum and Roman Forum. Decided to cool down with some ice cream. Loads of flavours to choose from and decent prices. Loved the ice cream, very tasty and creamy. Also got a free cookie for checking in here read more

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Courtney C.

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I have been in Europe for six weeks and have been massacring the gelato...this has got to be in the running for top gelato I have had. The flavors they offered were different and spectacular. I had the white chocolate and dulce de Leche and I'm determined to visit this place again before I leave Rome. They win! read more

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Tina S.

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I've been here three times or more and it's so good!! The flavors you get are real - so if you get kiwi, it tastes just like kiwi and has all the seeds! Nutella tastes just like nutella. My faves were the lemon, white chocolate, kiwi, and coconut. I find this place very authentic and exceptional in their flavors, and you can get 3 flavors for 2.5 euros, where other places may only give you an option of 2 flavors. I tried over 7 different gelaterias, and Wonderful was THE BEST one. I could eat here every day! read more

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Kristen K.

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Like most other comments, I have to agree this place is sooooo good. I had the dark chocolate and pistachio and my husband had the dark chocolate and egg cream. Delicious. The counter staff was friendly and fast, just want you want when you're craving gelato! Such a great selection too! Just go!!! read more

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Kunhua L.

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As wonderful as its name! I went there twice during my three-day visit in Rome. All the six flavors I tried were excellent. I recommend you to combine creamy scoops with fruity ones. Pistachio is among the best! read more

Wonderful Ice Cream - Three flavors with whipped cream. Very tasty! - Gelato Near Me - Rome, RM

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Rashid M.

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Very close to our hotel so we decided to try it while walking to sightsee all the touristy spots. The place is narrow and crowded when we went here. I tried the dark chocolate and the chocolate rum flavors and thought they were good, but I definitely had better while in Italy. read more

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Jane Y.

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So many flavors! I have never seen so many different flavors of gelato before until I came here. Luckily for me, this location was only a block away from my hotel. I tried the mango gelato and it tasted like I was eating a real mango which was refreshing. It was so good that I went back later that night and tried the strawberry and pineapple gelato (both was bomb!). Highly recommended if you're in the area. read more

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There are lots of gelato options in Rome, but I see no reason to go anywhere else. Staff is friendly, prices are reasonable and gelato is fantastic. I did not find as broad a selection anywhere else and every flavor I tried (six and counting) was magnificent. read more

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Their gelato is pretty on point. We tried the mango gelato and that tasted very much like mango, which was very yummy. Also tried the Nutella crepe here and it was a bit too Nutella-ey for my liking. Meaning they poured so much Nutella in there that you would think that it was free. But it did satisfied my crepe cravings so meh... read more

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As good as all the other reviews say. Affordable, friendly, tasty. Can't say it's the best on the planet but then who can? Had the 'After Eight' which is essentially chocolate chip mint. read more

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Friendly and patient servers!!!! Friday night and a steady stream of guests, and still the servers were nice... gelato was good and the price was nice; 3 flavors in a small-ish cup for 2.50 € read more

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Danielle F.

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Fast service and the fruit in the crepes is fresh, not frozen. They give you a good amount of food for what you pay. My only complaint is that it was a little more expensive than I thought it would be. read more

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Ilana F.

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Best gelato I've ever had!!!! Came here twice in one day once and got it 4 out of the 6 days I was in Rome. The gelato is great anywhere but I think about this place constantly since leaving. Definitely worth the visit but wish they had outside seating! read more

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The strawberry gelato is amazing! The mixed berry and cheesecake flavors are yummy too!

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Best gelato in Rome, best prices and the staff is friendly (and you get to try the gelato, which is not always the case at other places!) read more

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Located just a couple blocks from our hotel, we always ended our night with a gelato of hazelnut, pistachio & dark chocolate at Wonderful Ice Cream. Hands down our favorite! (and we tried lots and lots!) The establishment is well lit, staff is great and price is right. Quite frankly, when we think back to our Roma trip, this place is as much of a highlight as the Vatican, Colosseum or the beautiful architecture around the city! Wonderful Ice Cream, we will be back :P ...and oh, try the Mango... It's awesome! read more

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Falu R.

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Do yourself a f(l)avor and drop by here - the name is misleadingly corny - the flavors are rich and punchy (no watered down ice cream here). Coconut and white chocolate were amazing. Check this place out, strongly recommend! read more

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Delicious gelato! The hubs and I tried the hazelnut, tiramisu, cookies and creme, and pistachio flavors. I personally love the pistachio. read more

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Incredibly fresh gelato with a wide selection of flavors and cone types. Worth the wait if you've held off on indulging while visiting Italy! read more

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We were walking around looking for something to do on one of our lasts nights and found this spot it became my favorite Gelato shop good variety fresh juices read more

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Im pretty sure we had gelato from here everyday even twice one day. You can't beat 3 scoops for $2.50. For someone who can't eat ice cream they had a nice selection that wasn't made with milk. I recommend mixing the kiwi with mango! read more

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I've been in Italy for 5 days now and this was definitely my favorite. I got the Ferrero Rocher flavor and it was rich in chocolate, just what I like. The location was good and service was friendly. I would definitely go again! read more

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I would fly 12 hours just to get this ice cream! It was so good that in one day I bought 2cones of this ice cream! You know while you are reading your review just start packing for Rome because YOU need to try this!!! It's the best from Rome, seriously the other ice creams are just disgustingI love this ice cream place it's the best go buy it! Good price! Good crepés! Good ice cream! Good everything!Good gelato. read more

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Carrie T.

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So glad we found this place! I've been here twice during my 2 day stay in Rome. The flavors taste amazing here. I love everything i've tried here. Strawberry and Mango taste real, no artificial flavoring. Nutella and Pistachio were amazing! This place is my favorite gelato place. I've tried other places in Italy (florence, venice, milan, and assisi). 1 small cone, you can choose 2 flavors. Medium size cone, you can choose 3 flavors! read more

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Shell L.

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A M A Z I N G! We loved the Nutella, Mint, and bocci! Definitely worth a stop :) friendly and fast staff!

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Via Nazionale 19A
00184 Rome
Italy
Centro Storico
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06 4871809
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Hours

What time does Wonderful Ice Cream open?

Wonderful Ice Cream opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Wonderful Ice Cream close?

Wonderful Ice Cream closes at 1:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:30 AM - 1:00 AM (Next day)

Food & Alcohol

Does Wonderful Ice Cream have catering options?

No, Wonderful Ice Cream does not have catering options.

Does Wonderful Ice Cream serve alcohol?

No, Wonderful Ice Cream does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Wonderful Ice Cream have TVs?

Yes, Wonderful Ice Cream has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Wonderful Ice Cream have outdoor seating?

No, Wonderful Ice Cream does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Wonderful Ice Cream have parking?

Yes, Wonderful Ice Cream has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Wonderful Ice Cream wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Wonderful Ice Cream is wheelchair accessible.

Does Wonderful Ice Cream have free WiFi?

Yes, Wonderful Ice Cream has free WiFi.

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Specialties

A modern "ice-creamy" concept that combines innovation and tradition at the same time, which rapidly grew successfully; so much so that after just one year, the second store was opened in Via del Corso 74. High quality raw material, dedicated labor and passion for good homemade ice cream, without giving up many other possibilities to be tasted in frozen crepes, yogurt and many more. In the Wonderful Ice Cream stores you will find a variety of choices and a triumph of flavors and colors. The warm and qualified staff makes your experience even sweeter as they believe service is as important as the product.

History

Established in 2013.

Wonderful Ice Cream was born from a joint idea and business spirit of the two owners Riccardo Ricci e Cesare Toffolon, who after 3 years of thorough research opened their first ice-cream store in Via Nazionale 19/a on August 24th, 2013.

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La Romana

4.8(358 reviews)

0.9 km•Termini

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

Ok, here comes the ex-pat with a ho-hum review of what seems like an iconic solid 5 star gelateria…read more 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.....

Chocolate, Tiramisu & Lemon with melted chocolate lining the inside of the cone!

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Flavours top to bottom: dark chocolate, fiordilatte, cremina al cafè. Hot fudge in the cone and cacao whipped cream on top.

Giolitti

4.4(1.1k reviews)

1.4 km•Centro Storico

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Love the ambiance! Very Italian very cozy family style ! Our server was amazing he sat us down gave…read moreus a few minutes and took our order straight away . The cappuccino was delicious... this is really how it should taste so if and when In Italy this is the place to do a sit down cappuccino. Of course you can grab and go at the bar located in the lobby of the cafe or just stand at the bar and enjoy your cappuccino. Seems like the locals go here too. We felt like locals!!!

In the past, I knew of Gelateria Navona, just a few doors up from the actual piazza, and that was…read moremy go-to place for gelato in Rome. Expecting it to be there one year, I walked over to Piazza Navona and Gelateria Navona had evidently closed. I would then get gelato here and there. I then learned that Giolitti is a long standing gelateria and it's also in the historic center. I filed the name away in my head. Then, one day, I happened to walk right in front of it without even looking for it, so I went in. Giolitti is popular and it can be crowded. I'm going to say that I waited about 10 to 15 minutes. You pay at a counter first, deciding on what you want and how much of it, such as scoops and whether it will be in a cup or a cone. Once up at the counter, they don't rush you, which surprised me. I don't take that much time since I don't experiment much, but I still appreciate the courtesy. The price is roughly what everyone else in the historic center is charging. I always opt for the gelato it in a cup so you can "control" the dripping. The gelato - a mix of dark chocolate and two citrus flavors - was "molto buono." That said, just because it's so popular, I'm not going to downgrade Giolitti for it and complain about the crowds. You downgrade gourmet donut places in the U.S. where their fame has gone to their heads. There is also a spacious salon with nicer decor in which you can eat inside. At this point, Giolitti is really the only gelateria in Rome whose name I remember. I would gladly go back and I recommend it.

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

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Come Il Latte

4.9(232 reviews)

0.7 km•Termini

1. Blood Orange Ricotta Gelato with Cinnamon…read more 2. Chocolate Gelato Dotted with Large Pieces of Orange Peel. 3. Whipped Cream on Top of All of That That is Even Better Than the Gelato. 4. A Cone Dipped in Fresh Liquid Chocolate 5. A Cookie Dipped in the Same Fresh Liquid Chocolate Standing Straight Up and Down in the Whipped Cream All of this was just as amazing as it sounds here. * * * Steve McQueen was hiding in the Chocolate that was lining the inside of the cone. As I was nearly passed out in bliss over Blood Orange Ricotta Orange Peel Chocolate and Whipped Cream The Chocolate in the Cone decided to make the Great Escape. It tunneled its way to the bottom of the cone and all of the chocolate prisoners made a mad escape through the very end of the cone. My shirt and my jeans were completely covered with large pools of chocolate from navel to knee. * * * Wearing chocolate like that is a Badge of Honor. It shows you have really been there. They sell clothes in Italy if it really comes to that. * * * For gelato like that, you should be ready to do Anything !

I tried the stracciatella and pistachio, topped with a little panna, and I'm still thinking about…read morethem. The texture was incredibly creamy & smooth, and the flavors had this rich, honest depth that made each bite feel a bit special. The panna added just the right touch without overwhelming anything -- it all came together beautifully. One of those gelato moments that stays with you long after the trip. A spot I'd happily go out of my way for again.

1.2 km•Esquilino, Aventino

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First trip a cup of Peanuts and Crunchy Chocolate

Gelateria da Costanza

4.6(64 reviews)

I want to start of by saying I'm in the minority of human beings and I'm not a huge gelato fan. But…read moreholy smokes does this place take the cake. Legitimately life altering quality in this little cup. I could have eaten this every single night if my jeans would have allowed me too. Could not recommend it highly enough.

We came here because it was closeby to the Colosseum. It was so hot so we definitely knew we wanted…read morea gelato. I got the pistachio and mango gelato. It was so good and very creamy. I would definitely come here again if I ever come back to Rome.

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Il Gelato di San Crispino

4.1(204 reviews)

0.8 km•Centro Storico

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Service was really patient and let us try a bunch of flavors. Super yummy and seems like authentic…read moreItalian gelato

I've learned to ask locals where they get gelato! This place was actually referred to us by another…read moregelato vendor! She said it's one of the best in the city and very authentic! Loved it! Very quaint and small but lovely. Plus it was very affordable and reasonable! Definitely wasn't a tourist trap.

Coffee and pistachio flavor!

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Frigidarium

4.6(632 reviews)

2.0 km•Centro Storico

Delicious ice cream. Must try the bacio, had friends around the world commenting that it was their…read morefavorite from here.

Every time I come to Italy, it's a personal mission to find and devour gelato daily--because…read morevacation calories? Yeah, they don't count! This spot didn't disappoint--the gelato was absolutely gorgeous and tasted just as amazing. Heads up: they only let us pick one flavor to taste test lol so choose wisely, but honestly, it was worth it. Open late, delicious, and just what we needed to end the night right!

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Palazzo del Freddo Giovanni Fassi

4.4(151 reviews)

1.4 km•Esquilino

Friday afternoon on a warm day in Rome -- both the best time and probably least best time to visit…read morethis landmark of gelato. FOOD: Excellent gelato, both in texture and in all the flavors they had. Really, really good. SERVICE: This is a pay for what you are going to get first, then take the receipt to the counter to decide on flavors, etc. The person at the gelato counter was very friendly and helpful, when faced with a lot of flavors to choose from. AMBIANCE: Cavernous space, decorated with posters of the Fassi gelateria since its 1880 founding. Main problem we had was a shortage of places to sit -- amazingly enough, a lot of other people thought it was a great day for great gelato. NET-NET: Worth the 15 minute walk from where we were staying. If I have anything to say about it, we'll be back.

This is hands down one of the best and most delicious gelato places!!! All I can say it that it is…read morejam packed for a reason! The service is superb, and the gelato is so refreshing to eat! My favorite flavors are the banana and also the vanilla peanut butter! I could eat this gelato everyday! The shop is also very lively!

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Bartocci

4.3(19 reviews)

1.6 km

There are gelato spots all over Rome but, this place was the most diverse... other places have…read moremilk-less gelato but they have soy. You still get the original gelato taste but minus the gas. There are an abundance of flavors and the are more size options then just piccolo and grande! The service is quick and good. This gelateria gave me a good post museum treat!

Had pistachio and berry flavored gelato here. It was literally the one of the best gelato I've ever…read morehad in life! Will come back soon to try the other pastries and drinks!

Sabores y colores

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Ice Cream Factory

4.2(10 reviews)

1.0 km•Termini

HORRRIBLE I went…read morehere after a delicious dinner at Mama Angela'a and then was craving some gelato - unfortunately this place sucked and left a bad taste in my mouth. This place just sucked and the employee giving me a dirty look upon walking in because I interrupted her conversation with her other coworker- i guess a paying customer is annoying? But jokes on me - the whipped cream was sour and legit spat it out the second I tasted it. My stracciatella has a HUGE ball of chocolate in it.

This place was located under our hotel and on the last day in Rome we tried it and it was…read moredelicious. The server was very friends and did let us try the flavours before we got our gelato and ice cream. There was quite a good selection of flavours to choose from and the price was eacy on the pocket.

Banana ice-cream and fanta for just €4. Thats awesome :)

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Best gelato in all of Italy! That's right, I said it!!

La Romana

4.8(123 reviews)

2.1 km•Prati

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Today, on my walk toward Neptune's Fountain, I passed this little gelato shop--Gelateria La…read moreRomana--and kept going. But I stopped in my tracks because I saw a line wrapped up 50+ people deep, all waiting just to get inside and order. Now it's day two in Rome and I still hadn't had any gelato, even though I've walked past what feels like a hundred shops. So what would a fat man from Alabama do? Turn right back around, of course--because nothing says "this is probably good" like a crowd stacked up like cordwood waiting for ice cream. I finally make it up to the counter and the young guy looks at me and says in English, "What do you want?" Well... I can't pronounce half of what I'm looking at, so I just show him a picture of his own menu I had snapped a minute earlier. He smiles, reads it out loud, and then asks, "What size?" At that point my brain is a mess, so I mumble "medium" and point at the cup sitting by the register. One problem down. Then I move into the next line--about a dozen people ahead of me--and when it's finally my turn again, I just point at my receipt like, "It's on there somewhere, I think." I can't read Italian, so I'm fully operating on faith at this point. The guy looks up and says, louder this time: "What flavor?" Flavor? That was not the question I was prepared for. So I point back at the picture again and say, "Whatever that is... I want that one." He scoops it up, loads it into the cup, and sends me on my way. Now comes the real test--taste it--but there are people everywhere, so I grab a quick photo first, because priorities. First bite? Hallelujah. That was the moment. That gelato hit and I just kept walking down the sidewalk like a man who somehow figured out how to survive ordering ice cream in Italy. Seriously, it was excellent. And if I get turned around again like today, I already know where I'm going back.

Gelateria La Romana is a non-negotiable stop for anyone visiting Rome who wants truly exceptional…read moregelato. The quality, flavor, and overall experience here make it the gold standard. The prices are also amazing for the amount you get, which makes it even better. The staff are excellent, friendly, and very patient. They offer helpful guidance if you're overwhelmed by the choices, and it's worth listening because everything is done with so much care. My favorite flavors were the caramello salato con noci pecan, the stracciatella, and the crema di nocciola al cioccolato bianco. All of them were incredibly smooth, balanced, and packed with flavor. This place consistently delivers incredible gelato with great service and great value. An easy five stars and a must-visit every time I'm in Rome.