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My 1st time that I went to Italy, we were on a trafalgar tour I had an out of body experience when I 1st had Gelato, the bus was full of old grumpy folks n they got irritated I had gelato daily in the bus, I told them that the reason I was skinny was I actually hated icecream it was too creamy n too sweet for me, they thought I ate a gallon a day n stayed slim, fast forward I could never have good gelato, it was so so only until today at Cremeria Monteforte. It was raining n we ran into this gelato place, why not have some, omg I couldn't believe it, everything was 100% organic, no gmo frankenfood, no fructose, gelatin things that kill you w cancer n it was made right there! I was also shocked it cost 3.5 euros, in USA it was $7 n i betcha under Joetato skyrocketing inflation regime it's now $8 I haven't had gelato for a long time till now. The mango tasted like mango I had off the tree in Phuket, the strawberries were so flavorful unlike the giant tasteless coz they're nuked to death in USA, the coffee was premium coffee. I'm going back there tomorrow I'll have a large cup only 5 euros, I don't know how they do it, there's absolutely zero inflation in Rome n I'm in the hottest place here, restaurants are open till 2 am, gelato till midnight! So don't believe any politician telling you inflation is inevitable, they did it to us. Today I made a mistake to try a new place, Fuocco de Neve, they claimed to be organic n artisan gelato but it cost a little more n tasted just 10% better than in USA, in other words pretty much useless, I trashed it as I just ate a fiesta n wasn't hungry. Both places were owned by the Chinese n the gelatos were made by the Chinese! Lol I never saw any Chinese in Rome before now they owned all the shops! All over Italy too. This is our last fling to Europe, I wish I went on my own before, I speak enough languages to do it but we were lazy n just want to be led like cattles lol nothing to do. This deserves 6 stars! I'm going to eat a gallon tomorrow!!! Whoohoohoo. 8/19 I came back n met a nice Italian man, it's not fair the location is away from the main drag even though it was just 15 steps fr it, it didn't have the foot traffic it deserves.
3.5 Stars Our local guide recommended this place to us after we came out of the Pantheon. We already had gelato earlier that day too! While in Italy, we had gelato everyday, twice a day (Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento)! So by the end of the trip, my husband and I felt like we were experts after so many gelato tastings! Anyway, this place was just okay. There wasn't that explosion of flavor we had expected after our guide had talked so highly of this place. It was actually a little bland. The consistency wasn't as dense as I like it either. Then again, it was better than anything I've had in California, but my review is in Italian standards. If you are by the Trevi Fountain, to the left of it (on the corner) is a place that has awesome gelato! I liked that place a lot better. It's next to a pizza place. (Although the pizza place sells gelato too...) But either way, you can't beat your surroundings! When in Rome.... :)
We stumbled onto Cremeria Monteforte after doing some shopping around the Pantheon area (we ended up buying some beautiful Italian leather handbags and a bunch of coffee products). We were looking for a gelato break before heading back to our hotel to drop off our goods and stumbled onto this spot. The gelato here is about the same price as other spots - usually 2-3€ for a small or medium size. I had the mango sorbet with the vanilla cherry gelato, which was absolutely delightful. I think it might be one of the best gelatos that I've ever had! The vanilla cherry was sweet and tart at the same time, with small cherries dispersed in the vanilla gelato. Service was on point and the end result is really pretty and perfect for an instragram shot! If you're in the Pantheon area, definitely check them out for a gelato break.
Second favorite Gelato place in Rome (after Gelateria La Romana). This was where my partner had his first gelato. It wasn't the cheapest gelato we had, but definitely less expensive than most that we encountered in Rome. We went twice. My partner had his usual coffee and chocolate gelato in a cup both times. I tried the noccio, nutella, chocolate, pistacchio etc. Delicious and we would definitely go back a 3rd time! Maybe 6....
Two days into our Rome holiday, I realised we hadn't had any gelato. Walking past the Pantheon and spotting Cremeria Monteforte was almost like a lightbulb moment! Service was friendly enough and super speedy; being situated in such a popular tourist destination, I'm sure they're used to their queues and having to feed many ice cream hungry visitors! You order and are served at the large ice cream counter then pay the gentleman at the till near the exit. Split into sorbets and gelato, the flavour options can be a tad overwhelming. However, the combination of not having had any gelato yet and always being in a slightly indulgent mood, I was quickly attracted by the chocolate flavours. The dark chocolate was a spectacularly dark shade (if a bit fake) but it was the Nutella and praline flavours that ended up in my cup. The other half had the mint chocolate chip, his favourite, and we spent a happy time sat at the fountain opposite the Pantheon with our scoops. Well priced considering how much ice cream can be marked up, they offer a range of cones and sizes, plus hot chocolate during the colder months.
One of the best ways to admire Rome and people-watch is with a gelato cup or cone in your hand, and Cremeria Monteforte is the answer if you are near the Pantheon and its Piazza della Rotonda! Sure it's next to a popular tourist attraction, but that doesn't stop Monteforte from serving stellar gelato! With a decent-sized selection of classic flavors, you can't really go wrong. Plus, each portion comes with huge scope at the standard Roman price of 2.5 EUR for up to two different flavors, so if you are craving for gelato and want to rest near the Pantheon, grab an order of gelato from Monteforte and sit down at the foot of the fountain to enjoy the Pantheon scene! --- tl;dr version: 1) Best place to get a gelato near the Pantheon 2) Huge scoops for standard price
This place came highly recommend by my aunt and uncle. They got to know the owner while they were visiting Rome a few years ago and gave me the picture to bring when I went on my trip to Rome! Each time we stopped by though, it was closed (I think for the season). On our last night in Rome, they opened up again (it's like it was meant to be!) The owner was SO friendly and remembered my aunt/uncle when I showed him the picture. They have so many delicious flavors of gelato and it's right near the Pantheon so there's no excuse not to try it!
2 months ago
Stopped by Cremeria Monteforte right next to the Pantheon, you really can't beat the location. Super easy to order, and the staff was friendly and patient while I decided on my flavors. They let you pick three different flavors in the larger size, which is awesome. I went with pistachio, cookies and cream, and coffee all three were phenomenal. They also give you a little wafer on top, which is a nice touch. Overall, just a perfect Italian gelato stop great flavors, great vibe, and zero complaints. read more
1 year ago
Shop was small, but had all the good stuff. Cannolis were prefilled which is usually a sign they aren't as fresh, but it was still pretty good. FWIW my visit was from fall 2022 read more
1 year ago
My 1st time that I went to Italy, we were on a trafalgar tour I had an out of body experience when I 1st had Gelato, the bus was full of old grumpy folks n they got irritated I had gelato daily in the bus, I told them that the reason I was skinny was I actually hated icecream it was too creamy n too sweet for me, they thought I ate a gallon a day n stayed slim, fast forward I could never have good gelato, it was so so only until today at Cremeria Monteforte. It was raining n we ran into this gelato place, why not have some, omg I couldn't believe it, everything was 100% organic, no gmo frankenfood, no fructose, gelatin things that kill you w cancer n it was made right there! I was also shocked it cost 3.5 euros, in USA it was $7 n i betcha under Joetato skyrocketing inflation regime it's now $8 I haven't had gelato for a long time till now. The mango tasted like mango I had off the tree in Phuket, the strawberries were so flavorful unlike the giant tasteless coz they're nuked to death in USA, the coffee was premium coffee. I'm going back there tomorrow I'll have a large cup only 5 euros, I don't know how they do it, there's absolutely zero inflation in Rome n I'm in the hottest place here, restaurants are open till 2 am, gelato till midnight! So don't believe any politician telling you inflation is inevitable, they did it to us. Today I made a mistake to try a new place, Fuocco de Neve, they claimed to be organic n artisan gelato but it cost a little more n tasted just 10% better than in USA, in other words pretty much useless, I trashed it as I just ate a fiesta n wasn't hungry. Both places were owned by the Chinese n the gelatos were made by the Chinese! Lol I never saw any Chinese in Rome before now they owned all the shops! All over Italy too. This is our last fling to Europe, I wish I went on my own before, I speak enough languages to do it but we were lazy n just want to be led like cattles lol nothing to do. This deserves 6 stars! I'm going to eat a gallon tomorrow!!! Whoohoohoo. 8/19 I came back n met a nice Italian man, it's not fair the location is away from the main drag even though it was just 15 steps fr it, it didn't have the foot traffic it deserves. read more
7 years ago
Hazelnut was great. Chocolate with hazelnut was not as creamy and more like a rocky road / ice cream consistency. Yes, we were craving hazelnut. read more
13 years ago
3.5 Stars Our local guide recommended this place to us after we came out of the Pantheon. We already had gelato earlier that day too! While in Italy, we had gelato everyday, twice a day (Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento)! So by the end of the trip, my husband and I felt like we were experts after so many gelato tastings! Anyway, this place was just okay. There wasn't that explosion of flavor we had expected after our guide had talked so highly of this place. It was actually a little bland. The consistency wasn't as dense as I like it either. Then again, it was better than anything I've had in California, but my review is in Italian standards. If you are by the Trevi Fountain, to the left of it (on the corner) is a place that has awesome gelato! I liked that place a lot better. It's next to a pizza place. (Although the pizza place sells gelato too...) But either way, you can't beat your surroundings! When in Rome.... :) read more
10 years ago
We stumbled onto Cremeria Monteforte after doing some shopping around the Pantheon area (we ended up buying some beautiful Italian leather handbags and a bunch of coffee products). We were looking for a gelato break before heading back to our hotel to drop off our goods and stumbled onto this spot. The gelato here is about the same price as other spots - usually 2-3€ for a small or medium size. I had the mango sorbet with the vanilla cherry gelato, which was absolutely delightful. I think it might be one of the best gelatos that I've ever had! The vanilla cherry was sweet and tart at the same time, with small cherries dispersed in the vanilla gelato. Service was on point and the end result is really pretty and perfect for an instragram shot! If you're in the Pantheon area, definitely check them out for a gelato break. read more
9 years ago
Second favorite Gelato place in Rome (after Gelateria La Romana). This was where my partner had his first gelato. It wasn't the cheapest gelato we had, but definitely less expensive than most that we encountered in Rome. We went twice. My partner had his usual coffee and chocolate gelato in a cup both times. I tried the noccio, nutella, chocolate, pistacchio etc. Delicious and we would definitely go back a 3rd time! Maybe 6.... read more
11 years ago
Two days into our Rome holiday, I realised we hadn't had any gelato. Walking past the Pantheon and spotting Cremeria Monteforte was almost like a lightbulb moment! Service was friendly enough and super speedy; being situated in such a popular tourist destination, I'm sure they're used to their queues and having to feed many ice cream hungry visitors! You order and are served at the large ice cream counter then pay the gentleman at the till near the exit. Split into sorbets and gelato, the flavour options can be a tad overwhelming. However, the combination of not having had any gelato yet and always being in a slightly indulgent mood, I was quickly attracted by the chocolate flavours. The dark chocolate was a spectacularly dark shade (if a bit fake) but it was the Nutella and praline flavours that ended up in my cup. The other half had the mint chocolate chip, his favourite, and we spent a happy time sat at the fountain opposite the Pantheon with our scoops. Well priced considering how much ice cream can be marked up, they offer a range of cones and sizes, plus hot chocolate during the colder months. read more
One of the best ways to admire Rome and people-watch is with a gelato cup or cone in your hand, and Cremeria Monteforte is the answer if you are near the Pantheon and its Piazza della Rotonda! Sure it's next to a popular tourist attraction, but that doesn't stop Monteforte from serving stellar gelato! With a decent-sized selection of classic flavors, you can't really go wrong. Plus, each portion comes with huge scope at the standard Roman price of 2.5 EUR for up to two different flavors, so if you are craving for gelato and want to rest near the Pantheon, grab an order of gelato from Monteforte and sit down at the foot of the fountain to enjoy the Pantheon scene! --- tl;dr version: 1) Best place to get a gelato near the Pantheon 2) Huge scoops for standard price read more
8 years ago
This gelato was so amazing that I came back here at least 3 times during my 3 day stay in Rome. The staff were all so friendly and the ice cream was affordable. My favorite flavors are: cantaloupe, lime, and mango! read more
9 years ago
This place came highly recommend by my aunt and uncle. They got to know the owner while they were visiting Rome a few years ago and gave me the picture to bring when I went on my trip to Rome! Each time we stopped by though, it was closed (I think for the season). On our last night in Rome, they opened up again (it's like it was meant to be!) The owner was SO friendly and remembered my aunt/uncle when I showed him the picture. They have so many delicious flavors of gelato and it's right near the Pantheon so there's no excuse not to try it! read more
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Amazing gelato place super close to the Pantheon! It has the typical assortment of flavors while being extremely convenient. read more
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Via della Rotonda 22
00186 Rome
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Centro Storico
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