Il new Gelato di San Crispino

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Il new Gelato di San Crispino

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Via della Panetteria, 42, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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Artisan gelato with unique flavors like fig & walnut, ginger & cinnamon  

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11 Best Gelato Shops in Rome

"If you think this narrow, terracotta-colored gelateria looks familiar, blame it on Eat Pray Love—it was featured in both the book and the movie. And while the gelato at San Crispino tastes exactly as it did back in 2010—that would be, magnificent, and it's what keeps it on this list—the neverending crowds and occasionally surly staff have dampened the experience just a bit. San Crispino generally sticks to tradition, so we went for crema, a creamy concoction of milk, eggs, and sugar, topped with the (now) famous San Crispino al miele honey flavor. Both were smooth and sweet without being sickly." - Maresa Manara

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Where to Eat in Rome’s Fiumicino Airport | Eater

"The gelato shop made famous by Eat, Pray, Love, offering high-quality ice cream in the airport with seasonal sorbetti (fruit-based, dairy-free) typically recommended as the best choice." - Natalie Kennedy

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George H

Google
This gelateria was supposed to have some kind of artisanal history, with various celebrities having visited it (you can see articles and endorsements on their walls). They were the only one I could find in the central Rome area that served the gelato in covered tins, but I found their gelato way too sweet.

Payal Sharma

Google
One of the best and delicious gelato we had here. It's so fresh and yummy. And to our surprise Julia Roberts also visited here. So, it's a must visit!

Vladyslava Bondarenko

Google
This is the best gelato we’ve had in Rome! Their flavors are incredible! 🤩 I tasted grapefruit, pomegranate and banana - each taste is so rich, as if you were eating these fresh fruits. My boyfriend tasted ginger and lemon, and he also really liked it! Worth visit and try! 👍🏻🍧

Nadia C

Google
The gelato was so delicious I ordered the pistachio one… service was outstanding I definitely recommend this!

Michał Kaniowski

Google
Very tasty ice cream, available in a large number of flavors. Many sizes to choose from

Halil Ötkün

Google
It’s one of the two best gelaterias in the Rome city center according to the research I’d made earlier but the portion I got for the price I paid didn’t satisfy me. They could’ve had more flavors. The place smells like history tho, the owner was too kind to us even though she wasn’t good at English :)

Du Anke

Google
A lot of gelato really worth trying! I would recommend Ginger&Cinnamon, and the fruits flavors which are all full of real fruits

Luca Menicacci

Google
An ice-cream hidden gem!🍦 By far the best gelato in town! 🤩 Worth trying if you're in Rome.🇮🇹 #Rome #Gelato #Italy #Treat #Summer

Joe R.

Yelp
Rome has outstanding gelato shops, but the best in the city is San Crispino. After visiting Trevi Fountain, walk a few blocks and you can sample the gold standard for gelato. A flavor that you might not consider is riso (rice). Long ago I learned that it's one of the best and most popular. Another you should consider is the chocolate meringue, a true winner! All of their flavors are superb!
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Vincci L.

Yelp
Real Gelato in stainless steel cans. A few blocks from Trevi Fountain. I am so glad we found this place on Yelp!
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Jim W.

Yelp
It was our first afternoon in Rome (a Sunday) and we had strolled to the Trevi Fountain from our hotel. Due to not being fully adjusted to local time yet, we were not hungry despite skipping lunch. It was approaching 1:30 p.m. and we wanted a short break before continuing our stroll. My daughter was anxious to get Gelato and had looked this place up based on reviews. It was only 2 - 3 blocks from the fountain's plaza, so we wandered over. It is on a quiet street. We each got a small cup of different flavors. I think the others both got coffee Gelato. The guy serving it seemed to be encouraging us to try a half-and-half sample, so I split mine between the coffee and a chocolate variety (I don't recall which one). Everyone really liked their cup! It was quite flavorful. They have a couple of small areas for 'dine in' and a restroom in the back for customers. There was really no room for tables or benches outside. We ate briefly in the shop and then continued our walk with the remainders of our cups. This is a very good option for grabbing a Gelato in central Rome!
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larisa b.

Yelp
I found this place on my last day of my Rome trip! I tried he coffee and pistachio flavors. I wish I got the bigger one. So good!

Patrick U.

Yelp
Fantastic neighborhood gelateria. Unique flavors and fewer tourists. Have tried many gelaterias in Rome. This is definitely one of the best.
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Barry B.

Yelp
This is the best Gelato in Rome. The gelato is stored in temperature-controlled stainless steel canisters so it is always smooth.
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Matthew J.

Yelp
Highly recommend as it's traditional, run by a great owner, and they keep the temperatures properly maintained and use real ingredients. Don't skip out on it when in the city.
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Greg L.

Yelp
Love the pear and the ginger / cinnamon gelato. Not a tourist trap - just attentive service by the owners. Definitely worth a try!

Rita B.

Yelp
The best gelato! Also very attentive service. Come early because the line gets long, near Trevi fountain.
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Steve V.

Yelp
We got gelato here because it was close to the Trevi fountain and so we could transport the gelato there quickly without it melting. The place was empty the entire time we were there and not touristy. They don't even have the gelato displayed so you can see it, they are in metal canisters with metal lids. It was not one of the cheaper gelato places we had visited, but the quality was good and it served our purpose of being close to the fountain. The gentlemen helping us was friendly and one other notable thing about this place is that they don't have cones, cups only.

Frank F.

Yelp
Very good gelato . Located close to Trevi Fountain . I had pistachio gelato excellent fresh natural. It was not neon green clearly no food coloring or other substances not found in nature .
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Shari A.

Yelp
In a sea of touristy mediocre gelato places, this authentic Gelateria is a true standout. They serve ice cream in a cup only, no fancy giant waffle cones here. I tried the ginger and cinnamon which was stunningly delicious. My husband had the coffee and chocolate. Just really fresh, simple ingredients that really shine. Great texture... highly recommend for great gelato when in Rome!
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Erwin K.

Yelp
Key points: Small hidden gelato gem that's open late and has a friendly owner. Had a late night (relatively late for Italy at least) craving for gelato. Most places were already closed, but found this place open later on yelp. We had already tried other places. So wanted to try something new. It's very close by to Trevi fountain. So we recommend trying them before heading there. Had the honey vanilla and strawberry sorbetto. One of the best gelatos we had in Italy. It was almost 5 minutes from closing, but the owner was in no rush to get us out. 5 stars for service too. Highly recommend this place!
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Kevin W.

Yelp
When in Rome, eat GELATO! All the gelato is served in cups. Ton of flavors to choose from. It was super fresh. Very busy. Pistachio, small cup - 3.50 euros - Freshest pistachio ice cream I have had. No artificial colors, you can tell by the green color. Pistachio bits inside. The cup is pretty small and you get two tiny scoops. Tip, the fresher the ice cream, the faster it melts, especially on a hot day, make sure you eat fast or you will be drinking soup.
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Ann P.

Yelp
This is the place for gelato in Rome! They do not serve their gelato in cones. They believe that this will hinder the flavors of their unique flavors and taste. Their high expectations are evident in their gelato flavors. I came here on multiple occasions. I could not get enough of this place. My favorite flavor was definitely the grapefruit. It was very creamy for being a sorbet. They also utilized real grapefruit. I know this because I saw and tasted the grapefruit pulps. In fact, from all the flavors I ordered, I could tell they utilized the real ingredient for that corresponding flavor. For example, hazelnut had small chunks of the nut lingering in each bite. Another example, the pistachio was loaded with small sized chunks of the green nutty goodness. I highly recommend this place!
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Isabella B.

Yelp
I love gelato. I had it mostly every day during my trip as a reward for putting in so many steps on my health tracking app. However due to the presence of a certain gelateria back home to this day serves one of the best gelato, there was only *one* gelateria in Italy that was mind-blowingly good enough to consider it equal to my favorite gelato place. The best gelato I've had in my trip was consumed here. First it passes all my requirements for quality gelato: gelato is either kept inside a tin and/or not piled super high and colors of the gelato did not indicate it was colored artificially. This was true of all the gelaterias I've eaten during my two-week Italy trip. Second I got lucky on my flavor selection. Instead of going for hazelnut/pistachio I selected on a whim. Their signature flavor was their honey gelato coming from Sardinia and I chose to pair it with ginger and cinnamon. Best flavor matching I've ever had on gelato. My only regret was not getting a bigger size. There wasn't much of a line so the person at the front was able to help me out with flavor selection. I think that person made all the difference because I'm the least likely person to know what flavors would mesh in gelato. This gelateria is located near the Trevi Fountain. If you're doing Rick Steves' "Heart of Italy" walk there's a lull between the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. You might as well enjoy that walk over a nice cup of gelato. Luckily it's open until ~1AM so perfect for sweet treat after dinner/late-night craving or if you're going during the day, one way to beat the heat!
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Jane P.

Yelp
I can say that they have the freshest gelato and you can tell that they use good quality ingredients in their decadent desserts, but I honestly think that it is too sweet for my liking. I went here two times and both times I went here, I found that the gelato was gnawingly sweet. Everyone I went with was raving about how delicious the gelato was, but I couldn't get over the sugar... Maybe it's just me though? The first time I went I got the honey and it was really good, but also just too sweet that eventually I got sick of honey. The second time I went, I tried to pick flavors that wouldn't be as sweet and ended up picking peach and pistachio. They were the perfect combination! The peach had real peaches in them and the pistachio was jam packed with pistachio nuts! Again, it was just too sweet. I really appreciate their quality in their ingredients, but not the sweetness level...
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Ces A.

Yelp
Located near the Trevi fountain, we conclude this is the best gelato in Rome. I was researching on the best gelatos and we made this first in our list. I had the Honey di San Crispino and pistachio, hubby got peach and apricot and our son of course chocolate. Indeed it was delicious!
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Michele F.

Yelp
I'm attempting to eat gelato every day I'm in Rome, and this is the best I've had so far. This quaint little gelateria is run by a sweet older couple who obviously take pride in their product. Not a lot of chocolate options, but a large selection of fruit sorbets like plum, melon, and peach. I had the Gelato di San Crispino flavor (honey) with melon. It was heavenly.
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Helen S.

Yelp
San Crispino was mentioned on a travel blog of the greatest gelatos in Roma - and it fully lives up to that honor even with all the competition around. Yes, it'll cost you more than at that little cafe down the street, but you won't get a free dollop of their airy, cloud-like home-made whipped cream. San Crispino actually has several locations, and this one nearby the Trevi Fountain is really easy to miss since it's in one of those narrow cobblestone alleys. Look out for the unassuming blue sign and don't hesitate if you don't see any other customers inside. It's your lucky day. There are four sizes to choose from. My brother and I each got two different flavors in a cup (no cones served here) along with some homemade whipped cream on top. When we went outside to eat them, my skeptical parents took a few bites and my mom promptly sent us back in to get another double-flavor cup. It's that good. In all we tried the Rum Coke, Hazelnut, Il Crispino (honey-esque, but with several other tongue-turning flavors), Melon, Vanilla w/ Bourbon, and Chocolate Meringue. Il Crispino was my favorite, with Melon and Hazelnut close seconds. Honestly though, if you gave me a scoop of any of their flavors without telling me what it was I'd probably be licking the paper cup clean before you could say "gelato".
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Maria C.

Yelp
Found this gelato place by Yelp, of course. Luckily for us, it was on our way to the Trevi Fountain. We got the caramel meringue and the pistachio gelato (per recommendation). The caramel is sooooo delicious! Very light and fluffy, didn't give the heavy, creamy texture as gelato usually does. It had bits of hardened caramel mixed in as well. The pistachio was decadent, had lots of chewy nuts mixed in. Took away one star bc of the price! 3.50 euros for two tiny scoops.... Maybe I'm just a greedy , overweight American, but I wanted more!!
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Kimberly J.

Yelp
Good gracious this is some good stuff! After visiting Fontana di Trevi and The Spanish Steps, we decided it was time for a gelato break. There is no seating inside. Just grab and go. Service was friendly enough and quick. They have a variety of flavors. Their gelato is made with quality ingredients. Each flavor we tried was so crisp and natural tasting. Nothing was overly sweet. It was cool, creamy, light, smooth, and well blended. Their fruit flavors are so refreshing and palate cleansing. Definitely some of the best gelato I had while in Rome. Perfect on a hot Summers day!
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Janice C.

Yelp
On our way to the Trevi Fountain, I got distracted by this small gelato place. The smooth stracciatella studded with mini chocolate chips make me really excited for gelato! (and this coming from the girl who doesn't even eat ice cream that much!) Even plain old vanilla is extra special. Consigliato!
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Angela A.

Yelp
This is the best gelato I've ever had. My daughter and I had just finished dinner by the Trevi fountain and were looking for some gelato. We had read about it and the review said it was pretty good. At first I was doubtful but it was beyond my expectations. It was creamy, sweet, and delicious. While I was swooning over this delicious dessert I didn't have time to miss the cone. If you are over admiring the Trevi fountain and are hankering for some tasty gelato then go to II Gelateria di San Crispino. Flavors I recommend: caramel meringue swirl, chocolate meringue swirl, caffe, and honey. Thank you.
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Shelley C.

Yelp
Best gelato in Rome! There are a couple locations so more opportunities to get gelato here! Tons of flavors to choose from, my favorites are the banana and pear. But people really go for their honey. It's so good! Pairs well with a hazlenut or chocolate. It never gets too crowded but that shouldn't scare you if it's empty. It's off the beaten path so if you want good gelato you have to go on some side streets to get here. The staff is also always great. They're friendly, attentive, and quick. In and out with your gelato!
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Ally W.

Yelp
This is a very good gelateria near the Trevi Fountain. In fact, I like to get gelato here and then consume it at the Trevi Fountain while people-watching. The ingredients taste very fresh... 1 star off: ...but there are not many unique flavors.

Janet B.

Yelp
Excellent gelato near the Trevi fountain. Walk past the ones closer to the fountain to get the best! But no cones, only cups.
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Giulia S.

Yelp
Location is great, but honestly not the best gelato I've had. I read so many great reviews so I was a bit disappointed.
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Caeleigh K.

Yelp
Best gelato! Unique flavours and extremely delicious! We went twice! The ginger and cinnamon one is so good and you should definitely try it!
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Pauline M.

Yelp
There is not a day that goes by that I don't remember gelato from italy... and Il gelato di san crispino is definitely one of the better spots. Compared to the other gelaterias (is that a real word or did i make it up....lol) I love san crispino for the sorbets. the delicious crispness of the blackberry and the pear! I recommend you try a few flavors before you pick.
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Tiffany W.

Yelp
I've had better. This place smelled like stale B.O. and the selection wasn't what I had hoped for. I usually favor nut or classic flavors but this place lacked in those departments. I decided in chestnut and wasn't satisfied. Rome is filled with incredible gelato spots. Don't settle for a place like this when you have so many gems around.
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Grace W.

Yelp
Oh my gosh! This place is soo sooo good. Their flavors are so natural tasting. I had the pear and honey and it tasted so heavenly. I have never had gelato taste so good. We traveled throughout Italy but never had anything close to this place. I would have to say that they had the best gelato I have ever had. It is right next to the Trevi fountain too. We came here about five years ago but come back because it was so memorable. It is a really clean shop. It's outside looks really plain with little advertising. There are a lot of customers who stream in and out. Come here. They have the best flavors.

Eric S.

Yelp
Perhaps we came on an off day but flavors were quite unappealing. We were disappointed
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Rachel A.

Yelp
Of all the gelaterias I've heard about in Rome, Il Gelato di San Crispino was the one with the most fame. It is no joke that there is a gelateria on every corner. Italians love their gelato and there is always room for one more. Ingredients are cheap, the price of a cup or cone is cheap (from a New Yorker's perspective), and even in the Wintertime a gelateria can prosper. I'm baffled and in awe at the same time that such an entity in excess thrives. I had focused on Florence so much that I failed to map out my destinations in Rome. I figured I would just go with the flow and stumble upon things. I knew that San Crispino was somewhere near the Trevi Fountain but underestimated how difficult it would be to find amongst the short and narrow twisty streets. I walked around in circles for about 15 minutes and asked numerous Italians about San Crispino. No one knew or could help me. I gave up in sadness and decided to walk back home. It was as if the gelato Gods were on my side because I ended up walking on the street of San Crispino. I stopped in for a taste to go (since the seating area was roped off). I chose the Crema al miele e Sorbetto alla pera. The cream of honey gelato is the signature flavor of San Crispino. Imagine licking a spoonful of honey off of a spoon without the stickiness or mess. This gelato flavor is absolute heaven without too much sweetness. The texture is also very smooth. The pear sorbet is refreshing and was a nice accent to the honey gelato. Gelato at San Crispino is kept in metal tins like Grom. I very much like how the gelato is spooned into the cups. It's proper and shoveled like royalty. It's also all natural. No preservatives. Service was extremely friendly. I'm grateful to San Crispino because they let me use their bathroom which was closed off to the tourists in the seating area. The owner only lets his friends and family use that area but they made an exception for me. It pays to be part of the secret society. ****** Di tutte le gelaterie che ho sentito parlare a Roma, Il Gelato di San Crispino è stato quello con il maggior fama. E non è uno scherzo che c'è una gelateria in ogni angolo. Gli italiani amano il loro gelato e c'è sempre spazio per un altro. Gli ingredienti sono a buon mercato, il prezzo di una tazza o cono è a buon mercato (dalla prospettiva di un New Yorker), e anche in inverno una gelateria può prosperare. Sono sconcertato e in soggezione al tempo stesso che una siffatta entità in eccesso prospera. Mi si erano concentrati su Firenze tanto che non sono riuscito a mappare le mie destinazioni in Roma. Ho pensato che sarebbe andato con il flusso e inciampano sulle cose. Sapevo che San Crispino era da qualche parte nei pressi della Fontana di Trevi, ma sottovalutato quanto sia difficile sarebbe quello di trovare tra le strade tortuose corta e stretta. Ho camminato in tondo per circa 15 minuti e ha chiesto molti italiani su San Crispino. Nessuno sapeva o poteva aiutarmi. Ho rinunciato a tristezza e decise di tornare indietro a casa. Era come se gli Dei gelato sono stati dalla mia parte perché ho finito per camminare sulla strada di San Crispino. Mi sono fermato in un gusto di andare (dato che il salotto era cintato). Ho scelto la Crema al miele e Sorbetto alla pera. La crema di miele gelato è il sapore firma di San Crispino. Immaginate di leccare un cucchiaio di miele di fuori di un cucchiaio, senza la vischiosità o disordine. Questo gusto gelato è un paradiso assoluto, senza dolcezza troppo. La texture è molto liscia. Il sorbetto di pera è rinfrescante ed è stato un accento bello il gelato al miele. Gelato di San Crispino è conservato in barattoli di metallo come Grom. Mi piace molto come il gelato è cucchiaio nelle tazze. E 'giusto e spalata come dei re. E 'anche tutto naturale. Senza conservanti. Il servizio era estremamente cordiale. Sono grato a San Crispino, perché mi hanno lasciato usare il loro bagno che è stato chiuso ai turisti nella zona salotto. Il proprietario lascia solo i suoi amici e familiari utilizzare quella zona, ma hanno fatto un'eccezione per me. Vale la pena di essere parte della società segreta.
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Meg H.

Yelp
Five stars for the gelato and ZERO for the service!!! Upon walking in I thought he just had a resting bitch face, but oh no, he was a douche. Anyway, the gelato was AMAZING. I can easily say that this has been the BEST gelato I've ever had. The texture, the flavor, the consistency...do I need to go on? Do yourself a favor and buy it by the pound. I regretted only getting a single, two flavors scoop, which I finished within minutes. I wanted to go back to get more, but I didn't want to deal with the gorilla behind the counter!
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Regine A.

Yelp
Our tour guide said this was the best gelato in Rome. I'm not sure if I completely agree. Don't get me wrong, my serving of Meringa al Caramello was delicious... but it was a waaaay too sweet for my liking. I couldn't even finish my small serving. My friend wasn't a huge fan either. Maybe I should've went with my own flavor choice instead of going with what the tour guide suggested. Anywho - I think I'm a bigger fan of Oldbridge!
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Jocelyn C.

Yelp
I've heard nothing but AMAZING reviews about this place, raving that it's the best gelato in town, a must try, must see, must do. My father and I waited in line on a summer afternoon on our stop in Rome hoping it would blow our minds...and let me tell you what a waste of time. If this is what they call "gelato" they should be ashamed of themselves. We got pistachio, strachiatella, and the original San Crispino (which turned our to be a crummy Vanilla flavor). Gelato is made to be creamy and smooth, this gelato tasted straight out of a grocery bought tub of ice cream (for you Americans imagine a tub of Dreyers). Trust me, take it from a gelato connoisseur, this place is not worth the visit.
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Kitty K.

Yelp
This shop is very narrow and small, we almost walked right past it during our night stroll! Obviously that means there is no seating available, but you're in Roma! You can easily walk somewhere and have a seat (the Trevi Fountain is not far away). I had the Fresh Walnut & Dried Fig while the BF had the Honey. Flavors are very fresh and taste almost as if you're eating the actual item instead of gelato. You do get less gelato compared to other gelaterias but it's so good, I can't say no! My BF who initially didn't want to try any more gelato places, after trying this place, wanted to come here at least twice a day! The employee was patient with us and told us to call him out from the back so that we didn't feel rushed in picking a flavor (they have quite a selection). Definitely stop by if you're in Roma! Flavors (Not all flavors are always available) *~Creams~* Il Gelato di San Crispino: Honey Zabaione: White Sicilian Wine Chestnut & Rum Cocoa & Rum Ginger & Cinnamon Fresh Walnut & Dried Fig Pistachio Armagnac: Brandy Whiskey Liquorice Root Malpighi: Balsamic Vinegar Soft Ricotta Stracciatella Passito Pantelleria: Muscat Wine Cocoa Hazelnut Crema Lemon *~Sorbets~* Lemon Lime Seville Orange Grapefruit Isabella Grape (Black Grapes) Clementine Antofagasta Grape (Red Grape) Melon Pear Banana Strawberry Raspberry Blackberry Blueberry Note: This location is the original location featured in the movie "Eat Pray Love." The other locations are franchises
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Yeeleng V.

Yelp
Reading other reviews on here I went here on my last night to try the famed gelato of Italy. I got the Ginger and Cinnamon flavor. The texture was excellent and it tasted very good. Sweet but not too sweet. The service was satisfactory but it was getting late when I came in, and the shop keeper didn't look especially pleasant at that time.
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Gab G.

Yelp
This was okay - pretty expensive compared to the other gelato places in the area and honestly nothing special. I had hazelnut and vanilla but it wasn't the best ice cream I've ever had. There's too many amazing frozen treats in this town to settle for this!
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Louisa M.

Yelp
Is there something wrong with me? I simply didn't like this place. The gelato flavors were some of the weakest I had during my 4 week trip around Italy (and I ate gelato an average of 4 times per day). It was sorely overpriced (about 1 Euro MORE per cup than other places) and the employees would "flattten" the scoops so you'd get less gelato in your cup -- a sure sign of greed if you ask me. The gelato was just "okay" and wasn't super creamy or tasty. I would not go back here. There are too many good gelato shops in Rome to waste your time or money on this place. On a positive note, they are open super late.
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Leah K.

Yelp
There's better gelato in Rome. For sure. This location is close to the Trevi so that's a bonus! But the small servings, decently high prices and un-original flavors don't make it rank high, in my book. For a fun flavor, try the Zabaione, a traditional custard made with marsala wine.
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Schelly Y.

Yelp
This place is located really close to the Trevi fountain and is supposed to be one of the best gelato shops in Rome. Gelato was okay and service left something to be desired.
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Melissa E.

Yelp
I was given several recommendations to come to this gelateria, so I had to at least check it out. I will warn that I hadn't realized that they do not serve their gelato in cones (I read that they feel that it takes away from the gelato), so I almost left to get gelato at one of the million other gelaterias near the Trevi Fountain. However, I'm so glad I turned back. I had the most incredible pear gelato, as well as a hazelnut merengue flavor that was out of this world. Don't let the lack of cones deter you, this is some seriously good gelato.
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Alexa L.

Yelp
It was named best gelato in the world and it quite possibly is. Amazing chocolate gelato. Really fresh black fig sorbet. Definitely recommend.
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Pieter D.

Yelp
This is where all the cool people go... To cool down even more. Everyone else goes to all the other gelato places. This is where it's at. The absolute best stuff just because it is. You really have to go here just to be cool like everyone else. It actually doesn't look that fancy inside, but it is such a fancy tasty thing to eat. So just go there and get some already.
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Aivy P.

Yelp
Overpriced, 2.70€ for a small, single scoop when you can get way better for 2.50€ or less anywhere else in Rome for at least two scoops/flavors. Pistachio flavor was very mild, the only thing that saved it was the real nuts which improved the texture. Minuscule portions, doesn't offer cones...which is odd. Wouldn't come back given that there are so many other better places in the land of gelato, no wonder there was no one in there when we went at a busy hour everywhere else.
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Violet C.

Yelp
It was a hot day in Roma, & we were in the mood for gelato. We saw a lady standing by this church near Trevi, enjoying gelato from a forest green cup while chatting with her friend. I knew Il Gelato was near, so my friend Googled its exact location. We didn't immediately find it, but when we finally did, we were excited. This was in my list of must-try places in Roma. I'd read many reviews from different sites. This was allegedly the gelato Liz Gilbert & Julia Roberts enjoyed in Eat, Pray, Love. There was a short line, & plenty of people outside enjoying their Il Gelato. The ingredients were fresh, & I liked how they had flavors I'd never seen/had before. I can't remember all of them, but there was Concord Grape, apple, pear, Valrhona chocolate (which is allegedly 'among the best', I remember reading somewhere during my 'baking' phase), & a bunch of rarer ones, like basil. Tip: wait till you get closer to the cashier before you place your order, or say mi scusi, to see all the available flavors for that day. This way, you get to see all your options - I had my regrets, with my first order, because I felt pressured to place my order before I got around to seeing all the flavors. Also, I don't think all the available flavors for that day were indicated on the print-out by the entrance, so I can't say that print-out would be very accurate. I think I ordered caramel meringue & rum (around €6). We went here twice during our stay in Rome, to sample as many flavors as we could. Can't remember what I got the second time, but I remember enjoying my combo order in the green coppetta both times. I also sampled my friend's vanilla, thought it was fab. As we walked around, I remember seeing people eating gelato from cups that didn't look like they came from Il Gelato. I remember thinking, "Haven't you ppl heard of Il Gelato di San Crispino!!!?!? OMG!!" It's OK to say OMG in your head. I came () this close to spreading the word about Il Gelato. If they had flyers, I would've earned the most enthusiastic flyer distributor award. While I can say that the gelato was great, I'm not sure (with everything I've read about it) it met my expectations. I guess I was looking for something mind-blowing. It might be that the reputation of the place has become greater than what they have to offer. Like when the stars of Will & Grace became bigger than the show. Something like that. But if you want fresh gelato in flavors you might not have had before, gelato that doesn't taste like it came from a mix, this is still most probably the best place to go for gelato in Roma. My gurl friends & I are planning another trip to Roma next year, & if/when we find ourselves in the area again, I'm definitely telling them that we 'need' to drop by Il Gelato :]
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Alma W.

Yelp
I've been in Italy for a few months now eating gelato everywhere I've been and when I came across San Crispino. I had quite high expectations and I'm happy to say they were met. I went after dinner time on a week day and got my gelato without any delay. There was a wonderful selection a flavors and all that I sampled were delicious. I would recommend waiting a few minutes for the gelato to warm up and eating it slowly to enjoy that perfect gelato texture.