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    Lanzallotto

    4.3 (15 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    9 years ago

    Best ice cream in the whole neighbourhood - also try their hit chocolate, deserts frozen yoghurt or fresh juices !!

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    9 years ago

    This place was AMAZING. So many options for dessert, including awesome gelato and limone granita. Don't miss it.

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    La Romana

    La Romana

    4.8(361 reviews)
    3.4 kmTermini

    Legendary Roman Ice Cream…read more * * * La Romana has been around since 1947. That does not make it the oldest gelateria by a long shot. But 1947 puts La Romana in the "senior class" for sure. That means almost 50 years of driving thousands of people insane with pleasure from utterly amazing ice cream. That is a good way to spend 50 years. * * * Most Italian Gelato places are very consistent. If one flavor is good, they all are good. If one flavor is fake or artificial, they all are fake and artificial. That said - despite La Romana's full range, The establishment is known for one distinctive flavor that is very much their signature. Crema dal 1947. Crema dal 1947 is absolutely and utterly insane. It is an eggnog custard gelato subtly flavored with lemon zest. It is the most creamy dreamy lemon cloud dessert every made by any human being. Just to get an appropriate placement within the lemon family, I paired it with a plain lemon gelato. Rome has absolutely amazing lemons. Plain lemon gelato almost anywhere is die-and-go-to-heaven good. Putting eggnog custard creamy dream Crema dal 1947 With bracing in-your-face screaming lemon-lemon-lemon traditional gelato Was like pairing Margot Robbie as Barbie with Amy Winehouse singing her soul out. Both were absolutely perfect for what they are. I want to have that ice cream cone tonight, tomorrow, the day after that, the day after that and every other consecutive day for the next consecutive 50 years. When La Romana becomes 100 years old, I can think about changing flavors. But it is hard to argue with perfect perfection.

    If you've had gelato in Rome, you already know the standard is different--and Gelateria La Romana…read moreis one of those places that actually lives up to it. Everything tastes super fresh and creamy, and the flavors feel really authentic without being overly sweet or artificial. What I liked most is how consistent it is--whether you go for classics like pistachio or something more indulgent, it always tastes rich and high quality. It's the kind of spot where you can tell they really care about what they're making. The vibe is simple and focused on the gelato itself, not anything flashy, which honestly fits perfectly for a place like this. Always worth stopping by if you're in Rome and want proper gelato.

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    La Romana
    La Romana - Chocolate, Tiramisu & Lemon with melted chocolate lining the inside of the cone!

    Chocolate, Tiramisu & Lemon with melted chocolate lining the inside of the cone!

    La Romana - Flavours top to bottom: dark chocolate, fiordilatte, cremina al cafè. Hot fudge in the cone and cacao whipped cream on top.

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    Flavours top to bottom: dark chocolate, fiordilatte, cremina al cafè. Hot fudge in the cone and cacao whipped cream on top.

    La Romana - Caramello gelato

    La Romana

    4.8(123 reviews)
    4.8 kmPrati
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    Today, on my walk toward Neptune's Fountain, I passed this little gelato shop--Gelateria La…read moreRomana--and kept going. But I stopped in my tracks because I saw a line wrapped up 50+ people deep, all waiting just to get inside and order. Now it's day two in Rome and I still hadn't had any gelato, even though I've walked past what feels like a hundred shops. So what would a fat man from Alabama do? Turn right back around, of course--because nothing says "this is probably good" like a crowd stacked up like cordwood waiting for ice cream. I finally make it up to the counter and the young guy looks at me and says in English, "What do you want?" Well... I can't pronounce half of what I'm looking at, so I just show him a picture of his own menu I had snapped a minute earlier. He smiles, reads it out loud, and then asks, "What size?" At that point my brain is a mess, so I mumble "medium" and point at the cup sitting by the register. One problem down. Then I move into the next line--about a dozen people ahead of me--and when it's finally my turn again, I just point at my receipt like, "It's on there somewhere, I think." I can't read Italian, so I'm fully operating on faith at this point. The guy looks up and says, louder this time: "What flavor?" Flavor? That was not the question I was prepared for. So I point back at the picture again and say, "Whatever that is... I want that one." He scoops it up, loads it into the cup, and sends me on my way. Now comes the real test--taste it--but there are people everywhere, so I grab a quick photo first, because priorities. First bite? Hallelujah. That was the moment. That gelato hit and I just kept walking down the sidewalk like a man who somehow figured out how to survive ordering ice cream in Italy. Seriously, it was excellent. And if I get turned around again like today, I already know where I'm going back.

    Gelateria La Romana is a non-negotiable stop for anyone visiting Rome who wants truly exceptional…read moregelato. The quality, flavor, and overall experience here make it the gold standard. The prices are also amazing for the amount you get, which makes it even better. The staff are excellent, friendly, and very patient. They offer helpful guidance if you're overwhelmed by the choices, and it's worth listening because everything is done with so much care. My favorite flavors were the caramello salato con noci pecan, the stracciatella, and the crema di nocciola al cioccolato bianco. All of them were incredibly smooth, balanced, and packed with flavor. This place consistently delivers incredible gelato with great service and great value. An easy five stars and a must-visit every time I'm in Rome.

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    La Romana - Pistachio & Stracciatella Gelato

    Pistachio & Stracciatella Gelato

    La Romana - Inside the ice cream parlor

    Inside the ice cream parlor

    La Romana - Pumpkin Crumble Pie and Dalgona

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    Lanzallotto - icecream - Updated June 2026

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