Petrini was a good spot for some quick gelato. I went with the pistachio and biscotti flavors. The…read morepistachio was on par with the other gelatos I've tried. I will say the biscotti was the main hero, as it had more flavor to it than your average cookie gelato. The cone was also delicious, the perfect vehicle for the gelato. I wish the scoops were a bit bigger, but the quality was there. Can't go wrong with this place!

The first time I went to Petrini was in May 2016 with my mom. It was at the end of our Europe trip,…read moreso we had had our fair share of great gelato and ice cream. At least, that's what we thought until we tried Petrini's gelato. Basically, their gelato has ruined me for any other gelato and ice cream. I dreamed about coming back for YEARS. I finally did that just last week while I was in Rome for three days. In fact, I went twice during my short stay! This time, we brought my sister and dad along. They agreed: Petrini's gelato is the best one we've had, overall. They have a great selection of flavors, from your standard pistachio to moringa. Their fruit-flavored gelatos are AMAZING. Also, the prices are so reasonable - anywhere from €2 to €4 (and that's for an obscene amount of gelato). It's definitely cheaper than the prices I paid for gelato in the center of the city. The cone for the first three sizes has the perfect taste and thickness - you don't have to worry about your cone getting too soggy. They use a different cone for the largest size, but I didn't like that as much. You also have the option to have your gelato topped with whipped cream, which I've only encountered in one other gelateria. My favorite flavors are the pistachio, crocante, and strawberry. I've had moringa, mango, and raspberry as well, and they were also great! I wouldn't say that Petrini has the most innovative flavors, but they nail all of the flavors they do offer. If the store isn't too busy, you can also try samples. If the store is busy, then you have to queue up to pay first before you can order your gelato. All in all, you can't go wrong by going to Petrini. The only wrong you can do is by NOT going to Petrini! I will continue to go back every time I'm in Rome, regardless of how far away I am. It's THAT good.

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.

Amazing!!!! Wanted to update with pictures because it's simply delicious and we truly miss the…read moreambiance.

This was some of the best gelato I had while in Italy! The service was quick and staff did their…read morebest to speak English.

This is definitely an excellent stop for some gelato! There are dozens of flavors to choose from…read moreand you can even sample them before you decide what you exactly want. I had a regular cup of mango and coconut gelato with some whip cream on top. The flavors for both were so rich and fresh! Your taste buds will most definitely thank you. Nothing tasted fake from these two flavors and that goes for the other flavors they have here. I went the more fruity route and was not disappointed. If you want a sweeter flavor, you cannot go wrong. Just try a flavor out! The place is clean, casual, and comfortable. There is also a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy your gelato in the sun. The staff are so nice and respectful. Even if you do not speak Italian, you can get by with English as the staff can understand a little. Fresh, rich, and tasty gelato is definitely at Gelatario! Spoil yourself here and even have a sweet time with friends or family.

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.

My husband and I had dinner at a pizza spot adjacent to Frigidarium, so we couldn't help stop by…read morefor dessert. I remembered it also being highly recommended to me by one of my friends. Frigidarium had a small storefront with room for a few guests at a time. Our timing was lucky, because we had arrived ahead of a big crowd. When I ordered and looked over my shoulder I saw that the line was snaking around the corner. Service was fast though, so people were in and out considerably quickly. I ordered the Frigidarium flavor and one that looked like a berry vanilla swirl with chocolate bits. I'm sure my mouth dropped when they asked if I wanted white chocolate, milk chocolate, or whipped cream at no additional charge. Based on the flavor palate I got white chocolate that becomes a hard shell when poured on. Loved everything about my gelato. I enjoyed both flavors with the white chocolate, and I got a bonus chocolate cookie from the Frigidarium flavor.

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!

Probably the MOST unique gelato flavors I've ever tasted. So amazing. The people there were very…read morenice. The ambiance was like a typical ice cream shop. The wife and I will definitely be coming back here.

Many people have a favorite gelato place in Rome, and this is mine. There's this location in…read moreTrastevere, one in Centro Storico, and one in Monti. A decent gelato place has fresh, standard flavors like chocolate, pistachio, or stracciatella. A good gelato place has interesting flavors like lavender, basil, or pear. A superb gelato place, like Fatamorgana, combines multiple interesting flavors in *one* flavor. My favorite Fatamorgana flavors at the moment are: * Rose petals, violet flowers, and walnuts * Lavender flowers and wood strawberries * Carrot cake * Chestnut and myrtle ...I don't even know what myrtle is, but I know I like it.