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Where to Taste the Best Gelato or Italian Ice Cream in Rome

Written by: Kate Zusmann

the best italian ice cream

Rome has plenty of places with Italian gelato or ice cream, which is considered the best in the world. It has less fat and less air and slowly melts in your mouth. Undoubtedly, you have to visit at least one of the famous gelaterias to find your favorite flavor because it is impossible to imagine Roman holidays without gelato!

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  • Gelateria Alla Scala
  • Gelateria I Caruso
  • Gelateria del Teatro
  • Il Gelato di Claudio Torcè
  • Fatamorgana
  • Venchi Cioccolato
  • Sweety Gelato
  • Frigidarium
  • Blue Ice
  • Gelateria Della Palma

Gelateria Alla Scala

Gelateria Alla Scala is the first on my list. Their gelato consists of natural products only, evident from its taste. This gelateria is in the Trastevere area, and you should definitely pass it to understand the difference between ice cream and authentic Italian gelato! They also have drinks on the milk base and other desserts.

Gelateria Alla Scala Trastevere Rome

  • Address: Via della Scala 51
  • Working hours: Mon-Th: 10.30 am to 12 am; Fr-Sun: 10 am to 2 am
  • Facebook: @Gelateria-alla-scala

Gelateria I Caruso

Gelateria I Caruso is a favorite among locals and tourists. The feature of I Caruso is in the quality of the ice cream. Moreover, you can find gelato according to the season of the year: they offer the flavor of the week and the flavor of the month to make your choice easier. Also, there are cakes, semifreddo, and many other sweets that you will definitely like.

Gelateria I Caruso Rome

  • Address: Via Collina, 13, 00187 Roma RM
  • Working hours: from 12 am to 12 pm
  • Phone: (+39) 06 4201 6420
  • Facebook: @Gelateria-I-Caruso

Gelateria del Teatro

Gelateria del Teatro offers gelato made from natural and high-quality ingredients. This is one of my favorite gelaterias. Additionally, there you can find a variety of cakes and salty food like pasta and pizza. All products are natural. For instance, there is pistachio from Sicily, lemons from Campania, or walnuts from Piemonte. You should try their strawberry, “Vecchia Roma,” and lavender lemon flavors.

Gelateria del Teatro Rome

  • Address: Via dei Coronari 65/66; Via di S. Simone 70 (Via dei Coronari’s corner); Lungotevere dei Vallati 25
  • Working hours: 11 am to 10.30 pm
  • Website: www.gelateriadelteatro.it

Il Gelato di Claudio Torcè

Il Gelato di Claudio Torce offers a wide selection of ice cream flavors: chocolate ice cream, classic cream, pistachio in several variations, low-fat ice cream and liqueurs, and many other flavors. I recommend you try peanut flavor! Also, there is a variety of fruit sorbets.

Il Gelato di Claudio Torcè Rome

  • Address: via dell’Aeronautica 105 (and 7 more points)
  • Working hours: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Website: www.ilgelatodiclaudiotorce.com
  • Phone:  (+39) 06 574 6876

Fatamorgana

Fatamorgana is considered one of the best gelaterias in Rome. Undoubtedly, there is a wide selection of flavors where you can choose among nine types of chocolate ice cream, more than 10 fruit flavors, and many others. I recommend you to try hazelnut and zabaione zibibbo flavors. Moreover, the service is excellent, the hosts are always smiling and willing to help you with your choices.

Fatamorgana ice cream in Rome

  • Address: Via Roma Libera, 11 (Trastevere), Via Laurina, 10 (Via del Corso) (and 6 more points)
  • Working hours: 12 am to 12 pm
  • Website:www.gelateriafatamorgana.com

Venchi Cioccolato

The Venchi has existed since the 1800s. Apparently, this gelateria is one of the most popular in Rome. Be ready for queues! Moreover, there is a wide selection of chocolate and beautiful souvenirs. The quality of Venchi is excellent. You will never forget their ice cream.

Venchi Cioccolato ice Cream in Rome

  • Address: Via del Corso, 335; Roma Termini, Piano Binari; (and 3 more points)
  • Website: www.venchi.com
  • Working hours: 8 am to 10 pm

Sweety Gelato

The Sweety has a self-service system that is definitely innovative, fun for travelers, and especially for children. Moreover, there is an excellent variety of flavors, creams, and decorations. However, the prices for gelato are higher than in any typical Roman gelateria, and 2 cups of ice cream may cost up to 10 euros or more.

Sweety Gelato Ice Cream in Rome

  • Address: Via del Biscione (Campo dei Fiori) with working hours: Mon-Sat: 1 pm to 11 pm; Sun: 1 pm to 2 am
  • Via Flaminia 492 (Ponte Milvio) Mon-Th: 1.30 pm to 12 pm; Fr-Sat: 2 pm to 1.30 am; Sun: 2 pm to 12 pm
  • Website: www.sweetygelato.com

Frigidarium

Frigidarium is located in the historic center of Rome, right on the corner of Piazza Navona. It offers about 20 unique flavors of ice cream. One of the main features of this gelateria is a passion for experiments and the creation of unexpected mixes with pleasant aftertastes. My recommendation for you is to try their pistachio flavor.

Frigidarium Gelateria in Rome

  • Address: Via del Governo Vecchio, 112
  • Phone: (+39) 334 995 1184
  • Working hours: 10.30 pm to 1 am daily
  • Website: www.frigidarium-gelateria.com

Blue Ice

Despite the fact that Blue Ice is one of the most typical touristic choices, there is an excellent selection of flavors and high-quality gelato. Moreover, Blue Ice is not only gelateria, but it also offers products such as pancakes with Nutella, macarons, and other sweet specialties. It is important to note that the primary rule of this place is to respect a tradition of 100% healthy and natural ingredients. Personally, I prefer cocoa and mint flavors of ice cream.

Blue Ice Gelateria in Rome

  • Address: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, 4 (and 15 more spots)
  • Working hours: 11 am to 2 am

Gelateria Della Palma

Gelateria della Palma is unique because there are more than 150 flavors of ice cream! They also have various kinds of frozen yogurt, cannoli, waffles, and many other sweet specialties. To be honest, it took me at least one hour to decide which flavors of ice cream I wanted when I came to this gelateria for the first time. This time, there are no recommendations because everyone will find something that matches his tastes in Gelateria della Palma.

Gelateria della Palma ice cream in Rome

  • Address: Via della Maddalena 20, Centro Storico
  • Working hours: 8 am to 1 am daily
  • Facebook: @Gelateria-della-Palma

Tasting new gelato flavors are one of my favorite parts during long walks across the Eternal City. It will take so much time to try all flavors and visit all gelaterias in Rome because their number is endless. However, it is worth enjoying an ice cream made from high-quality ingredients and trying excellent mixes that you can meet almost in every gelateria. Which flavor of gelato is your favorite?

Author: Kate Zusmann

Kate Zusmann

I have lived in the Eternal City for the past 12 years. They say every angle of Rome has its history, and I'm here to tell you about the most intriguing historical facts and city legends. :)

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