Cool off from the heat in Rome by checking out this shaved-ice oasis by the river…read more Grattachecca has never been better than at Grattachecca Sora Mirella. Thanks to the recommendation by Rick Steves (or whoever works for you), we found this place easily, just across the Tiber Island. The mother-son duo were working hard to serve up these tasty, shaved ice delights. They were happy to let me take pictures and were very friendly. I got the Amarena flavor, which is a sweet, dark cherry flavor. It was good, but a bit too heavy-handed. My wife got the coconut flavor and it was amazing. Light and refreshing. I love how they put fresh fruit on the top of the grattachecca. It's a really cool texture and fun flair to a delicious drink. Give 'em a try!

This place has been here for over 100 years according to the current owner! He has owned it since…read more2007. I was researching granitas and found that there is something else called a grattachecca. Found an old book that talked about how there used to be grattachecca kiosks all over Rome but as of august 2016 - there are only 3 left!!!!! Grattachecca is when they shave ice off of a huge block and then flavor it with syrup. It's different then a granita (a much more common iced drink) because the ice is much chunkier and you eat it with a spoon until your ice melts. They have at least 30 flavors that go right on top: strawberry, mint, pomegranate, orange, etc. I came here about midnight and just loved the experience. A brightly colored street kiosk with a variety of tasty drinks and cold goodies to enjoy on a hot summer night. So when I asked for a grattachecca - he pulled it out a huge block of ice and placed it on the counter and then used a stainless steel tool to shave ice right off the top and put it into a clear plastic cup. He then added strawberry and mint syrup to it and ....Buon appetito!!! Soooo good!!

We wanted to try grattachecca which is a traditional Roman shaved ice and syrup dessert and this…read moreplace was right by our hotel. We asked what flavors we should get and the guy working there was very friendly and accommodating. He made good suggestions, he asked how we liked it and made adjustments based on that. We ended up with one orange and lemon one with chunks of coconut and a cherry and raspberry one with fresh lemon juice, coconut and high-quality marinated cherries. It reminded me of being at a good cocktail bar. The seating is quite nice, shady, and you can see the Supreme Court across the Tiber, although it's a bit loud due to the road right there.

We were lucky enough to stumble on this place as we were staying in an Airbnb whose bus line ran…read moreright by it. My only regret is that we waited until the last night to stop as it was one of my favorite things about Rome. Hand shaved ice. Fresh squeezed juice. It doesn't get much better than that. I had the lemon and coconut and I am currently looking into buying the necessary equipment to make one at home it was so good. If you are near St Peters and this place is open, it is a must stop!

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

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

This place is a gem. At first you think it is a tourist trap, but after you sit for even a minute…read moreyou see that it exemplies the good service you expect in Rome. American style breakfast, made even better. Try the bratwurst (I know strange) and the eggs benedict was flavorful and well made. Definitely coming back

Please avoid this place. Has a hidden fee at checkout…read more 1. I asked my server for a small drink but PRETENDED not to understand what I was saying. He kept insisting for me to order a large drink. I pointed to the table next to me that I wanted a similar size as them, but specifically told me that a SINGLE and DOUBLE serving is the same size. I still insisted on a single but he pretended not to understand me. 2. There is a MANDATORY 20% tip. I saw my server once throughout my dine-in. I told him that he did not deserve a 20% tip and would give him what I personally think he deserved. His coworkers immediately intervened and berated me to pay the fee. AVOID THIS PLACE, THEY WILL SCAM YOU OF YOUR MONEY. I personally give businesses grace, but this one did not deserve it.

Very nice coffee. One of the best affogato I have ever had. We even bought some coffee beans to…read morebring back home.

Absolutely adored this caffe in the Prati neighborhood near to the Vatican! Opened in 1919, they…read morehave a unique (and secret) blend of coffee that's to die for. Sat on the patio and just enjoyed people watching, a welcome respite after the Vatican crowds. We popped by in the afternoon for an espresso (with chocolate as suggested by our server) and it was incredible. It was around 4 in the afternoon so it wasn't busy as it's between lunch and aperitivo.

The gelato was pretty good! I got Dubai Chocolate and Nutella, and nutella tasted like actual…read morenutella! The Dubai chocolate wasn't that good, but it didn't ruin my experience. The service was average, and the vibe was normal. It was the gelato that made it stand out. I would recommend.

So many flavor options! They are beautifully done and created! We tried the Dubai chocolate flavor…read moreand our kids loved it! Cute shop!

Great coffee! Also grabbed a few pastries that were delicious! While next to the Pantheon, it did…read morenot feel like a tourist trap.

This is a historic standing only coffee bar in the heart of Rome. I thought the coffee was good,…read morenot great. The best thing to have on a hot day if exploring near the Pantheon is the Creme De Caffe. Its a cold, creamy, sweet few sips of goodness. I would return just for this!

Service 100% Gelato 100%…read moreThe person running this shop was great...He really knows his stuff... we didn't know what to get and he chose the perfect pairing after just asking what we liked... they were combos I didn't expect

I hope you read this review!!!…read more And this is why this review must be read! There are SO MANY places in Rome to buy gelato, at least one on every block. And they all taste the same, which isn't a bad thing, but it gets redundant after a while. We were impressed by several of the top-rated gelatarias. And then we accidentally stumbled into L'Orso Bianco, overheated and desperate to cool down. Unaware of the impressive ratings on Yelp, we figured we were in for another tasty but boring gelato experience. But this was something more! L'Orso Bianco, Italian for The White Bear, offers spectacular assortments of gelato and explosively powerful flavors. The cheesecake had delectable bits of crust. The mint flavor was wonderful, closer to spearmint than the American version of mint ice cream, but still fabulous. But the Frutti di Bosco (berry) was the single best scoop of gelato I had in all of Rome! So fruity, so powerful, so amazing. They crammed three large scoops of marvelous gelato into a medium-sized cup for a very reasonable price, and I opted to top it with fresh cream. They also have napkins that depict the most famous sites across Rome. So awesome! If you get a single gelato in all of Rome come here!