The Essential Guide to Gelato in Rome

Lemons from Amalfi, pistachios from Sicily, and hazelnuts from Piedmont are translated perfectly into creamy, flavorful gelati.

Lemons from Amalfi, pistachios from Sicily, and hazelnuts from Piedmont are translated perfectly into creamy, flavorful gelati.

Claudio Torce' is Rome's leading gelataio. For years he has been dedicated to making all natural gelato from quality ingredients. His gelato is sold at several locations. This one is close to the Circus Maxiums and the original shop is still active at Via dell'Aeronautica 105.

Claudio Torce' is Rome's leading gelataio. For years he has been dedicated to making all natural gelato from quality ingredients. His gelato is sold at several locations. This one is the original shop and it is located in EUR.

Just off Piazza Mazzini, Al Settimo Gelo does excellent gelato in interesting flavors like sesame and honey or Barolo and prunes. The pistacchio and hazelnut, made with coarsely ground nuts, are standouts.

Fair trade and high quality ingredients make this one of the best gelaterie in the center of town. They serve a delicious peanut butter gelato, inspired by requests from the American college students who study nearby. In the winter, Fior di Luna produces chocolate and serves thick, rich hot chocolate.

A brother and sister team make spectacular natural gelato a short stroll from Piazza Sempione. They studied with the maestro Torce, so expect intense flavors and surprising combos like whortleberry and buckwheat.

Torce' alum Marco Radicioni's natural gelateria specializing in zabaione, nut and fresh fruit based flavors.

Maria Agnese Spagnuolo opened the first Gelateria Fatamorgana on via Lago Lesina in northern Rome and has since expanded to Prati, Monti, Popolo, and most recently, Piazza Re di Roma. Unique ingredients incorporate liquors, herbs, and spices.

Maria Agnese Spagnuolo opened the first Gelateria Fatamorgana on via Lago Lesina in northern Rome and has since expanded to Prati, Monti, Trastevere, and most recently, Piazza Re di Roma. Unique ingredients incorporate liquors, herbs, and spices.

Maria Agnese Spagnuolo opened the first Gelateria Fatamorgana on via Lago Lesina in northern Rome and has since expanded to Prati, Monti, Trastevere, and most recently, Piazza Re di Roma. Unique ingredients incorporate liquors, herbs, and spices.

Maria Agnese Spagnuolo opened the first Gelateria Fatamorgana on via Lago Lesina in northern Rome and has since expanded to Prati, Monti, Trastevere, and most recently, Piazza Re di Roma. Unique ingredients incorporate liquors, herbs, and spices.