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.

That was good. I like the pomegranate flavor. Their gelato was a lot cleaner and refreshing. Sour…read morecherry flavor was very strong.

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.

they do have unique flavors but execution was poor. the fridges are not cold enough so the gelatos…read moreare almost melted. not good. skip

The shop has a certain elegance that some flashier locations don't. There are no huge mounds of…read moreneon colored, massproduced gelato here. What you will find is well curated and of high quality. It's absolutely delicious and served by a charming and helpful person. We had affogati that thrilled the senses!

Tiny little place hidden among a bunch of tourist trap restaurants with delicious gelato--and…read morethat's it. No cocktails, no pastries, no distractions. Stopped here our first night in Rome after a leisurely walk from dinner at Ciampari Bistrot up to the Spanish Steps, and it was the perfect sweet treat to end our evening! We recommend: pistaci(pistachio), coco(nut), nioccola(hazelnut), pecsca(peach) and of course ciocolatto!

Nice and cute gelato shop in the Trastevere neighborhood. After lunch, I wanted a little treat…read morewhile strolling the streets and stumbled upon here. I got a small cup (€3) of pistachio flavor. It's nutty, creamy and a sweet treat.

GELATERIA alla SCALA in Trastevere is the kind of gelato stop that turns an ordinary walk through…read moreRome's most charming neighborhood into something unforgettable. Tucked along the lively streets of Trastevere, this little spot delivers gelato with genuine craftsmanship and flavors that taste as authentic as the city around you. The first thing you notice is the freshness. Each flavor looks vibrant--not overly piled or artificially glossy--and you can tell everything is made with real ingredients. One spoonful confirms it: the gelato is creamy, smooth, and beautifully balanced. The fruit flavors burst with natural sweetness, especially the mango and strawberry, while the classics like pistachio, hazelnut, and chocolate showcase that rich, deep, true-to-ingredient taste that only well-made gelato can achieve. Their specialty flavors are equally impressive--unique without feeling gimmicky--and everything is served at the perfect temperature so the texture stays silky, not icy. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the cones have that fresh baked aroma that adds an extra layer of enjoyment. The staff is warm and welcoming, happy to offer suggestions, and patient even when you're debating between ten flavors that all look incredible. The atmosphere reflects Trastevere itself--relaxed, friendly, and full of character. Whether you're ending a meal, cooling off on a sunny Roman afternoon, or simply exploring one of the city's most spirited neighborhoods, GELATERIA alla SCALA is a sweet stop worth seeking out. A delicious reminder that some of Rome's best moments come in a cup--or a cone.

I had a food tour in Rome of family owned business' and this was my last stop. They make all of…read moretheir gelato in house and the owner was manning the store tonight. If you don't know what real gelato should look like check my photos. First it shouldn't be piled high into mountains. Secondly the colors should be natural. The banana and pistachio gelato in my photos are perfect representations. On to the tasting! My tour included one cone and I got two scoops of pistachio and licorice. We said our goodbyes to the tour and the gelato was so good I wanted more. We ended up getting an affogato and a few more scoops in a bowl the second time. This was very close to where Julius Caesar was assassinated so we walked over and checked it out. When done I couldn't resist and had to go back a third time as I really wanted to try the orange gelato. The owner laughed as he couldn't believe we were back again. The orange was so good! There was bits of orange skin and it tasted really fresh. When I'm back in Rome I will visit my new friend here at the Gelateria!

Can you visit Italy and not eat gelato? I couldn't do it. And so for the last stop on my food tour…read morein Rome, we ended here. I tasted the lemon and it was great but I settled on the peperoncino. Yes, gelato with spice. This was the right choice. Sweet, creamy and then POW! with a bit of zing at the end. Service was friendly. There isn't much space nearby for sitting so you'll get your gelato to go. [Review 19155 overall - 310 in Italy - 125 of 2023.]

Best gelatooooo ever!!! Really wow! Out of all of the gelato shops we've tried so far (we've eaten…read moreat so many this week oops), Fior di Luna has blown them all out of the ballpark. It's even better than Giolotti which had a huge line in Rome Centre. A friend recommended Fior di Luna, and we're so happy we tried it!! There is a large banner up front saying Fior di Luna's chef is the world champion of gelato, and now I believe it. We got three flavors: mango, lemon basil, and chocolate chip. Just so good. The lemon basil is shocking like a cold pesto almost, the mango creamy but also tart, and the chocolate chip perfection. The choco chip actually was my favorite, so beautifully creamy without being too sweet. Will be making another trip back to the Trastevere district for this!!! Highly highly recommend, will not disappoint!!!

This was a cute shop that had a number of different desserts from cakes, different flavors of…read moretiramisus, gelato, and cannolis! I thought the tiramisu was 5/5 and was pleasantly surprised by its light and fluffy texture. The cannoli was 4/5, I personally wanted a more flavorful cream especially since it was suppose to be a pistachio forward cannoli.

They say when in Italy the place to get gelato are the places that have the gelato covered up and…read morewhen I saw this place and not many do this but they had theirs covered and I was like THIS is the place Located in a great piazza at the far end of it This location once you get yours you can go sit outside in the piazza and enjoy people watching But the gelato was delicious so silky and fresh and yummy! I wanted more but it was late at night and it was about to rain Ps... I don't let cold or rain derail me from getting cold treats Hahaa The guys were friendly and when they gave my sister the wrong flavor they didn't hesitate to take it back and give the right one

Got a maxi gelato which was supposed to be 4 scoops but it wasn't very big. The lemon tasted the…read morebest over the mango and strawberry. Nice friendly service.. There's no where to sit down and eat it. You have to go outside to eat it. They have espresso and cappuccino too.

Delicious! Up to 3 flavors. My family and I enjoyed all the flavors. Mix berry and Hazelnut for…read morethe win

This gelateria was located just north of Vatican City and a few blocks south of the Ottaviano Metro…read morestation. My friends and I came here for a nice little nightcap after having dinner at a nearby restaurant. You know that they had good gelato when there was a crowd on a somewhat chilly night! I ordered a small cone with caffé, tiramisu, and nocciola (hazelnut) for 3,00€. Deliciously good stuff!

Service was fast and friendly. We loved our gelato and Italian Ice. Went there every night during…read moreour stay!

The best gelato I've ever had in my life!!! This is the gelato spot to go to! All flavors we tried…read morewere great. We went multiple times during our trip and had the pistachio, dark chocolate, and orange almond. The orange almond was my favorite!