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.

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!

Randomly stopped here on our way back to our hotel. Boy were we blown away by the freshly made…read morefruit drinks. I had the lemon coco which had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The man operating the stand provided us with a postcard showing his great grandfather serving similar drinks. Gove this place a try. Worth the stop.

Actually located on the corner of Ponte Garibaldi and Lungotevere Rafaello Sanzio…read more When in Rome, get this and people watch while you enjoy your grattachecca. I wasn't sure what to order, so I politely asked the ladies at the stand what they would suggest, and the ladies made a peach, strawberry and lemon grattachecca. While making it, I discovered that this stand has been here since 1913 and now two sweet ladies by the name of Franca & Rosala run the joint! The concoction they gave me was amazing. Enjoyed it very much and hope to come again one day!

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!

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!

I had high hopes for Trevi Cafe, it had a long line, busy vibe, and good energy. And to be fair,…read morethe cappuccinos and pistachio croissant were very good. Unfortunately, they didn't get our full order right, and the items they did get right took a long time to come out. It's a cute cafe, and I genuinely think they were just overwhelmed when we visited. The food and drinks were solid, but the service just couldn't keep up with the crowd that day.

Started my morning at the Trevi fountain before they opened and then stood in line for this cafe…read more The outdoor seating has stunning views but also long lines, I opted to sit indoors. I got the Maritozzo with a cappuccino. The Maritozzo bun tasted a little stale, while being the classic Italian breakfast, most folks go for the croissant. It is in the hottest tourist location so don't expect local vibes. The ease of location and proximity to other sites makes the perfect breakfast spot. Come early, avoid the lines.

Incredible breakfast in the neighborhood! LORENZO WAS PERFECTO!!! Really helped us figure out what…read morewe wanted, what we should've got, and what we needed to have the most magnificent last morning in Rome. It was the most delicious coffees, fruit, and pastries. The pancakes! Get them! So fluffy! And also the vibe of the whole place really made you feel cozy, like a kid in a candy shop (literally) with love, from New York City!

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

What a lovely place to relax and cool off from traipsing around Rome! The coffee granita was…read moredelicious and tasty! Service was quick and again lovely! granita with a view of the pantheon... cannot go wrong I can't wait to go back one day

STRAIGHT off the plane... hours til check in. Strolling the streets of Rome... NEEDED a coffee…read moretreat. This ripped. Great coffee, great service - a standing counter coffee bar ... need this back home!

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.

its a great place to have a refreshing drink with some friends. from different drinks such as the…read morefamous lemoncocco, (thats where the name of the place comes from) with fresh lemons and coconut sorbe makes it a real tropical experience. best time to go is during the summer season as late night you can find other young students hanging out. there aren't any places to sit but there are enough public benches to be in a group.