Gelateria dei Gracchi
Ice cream shop · Prati ·
Seasonal fruit gelato with lactose & gluten-free options
Seasonal fruit gelato with lactose & gluten-free options
"For the lactose intolerant, Gracchi offers some outstanding rice milk-based gelati. " - Atlas Obscura
"Sure, Prati is just a 20-minute walk from the Vatican, but the main neighborhood attraction is Gelateria dei Gracchi. The best option here is the ricotta and pear or toasted almond with candied orange—it’s the ultimate blend of subtle sweetness and zesty crunch. And if you need a break from all the milk, go with the vegan pistachio. It’s ultra-creamy, and you won’t even miss the dairy." - annie replogle, gillian mcguire
"Sure, Prati is just a 20-minute walk from the Vatican, but the main neighborhood attraction is Gelateria dei Gracchi. The best option here is the ricotta and pear or toasted almond with candied orange—it’s the ultimate blend of subtle sweetness and zesty crunch. And if you need a break from all the milk, go with the vegan pistachio. It’s ultra-creamy, and you won’t even miss the dairy." - Annie Replogle
"Lines regularly run out the door of this hole-in-the-wall gelateria, with everyone cramming to set foot in the diminutive red-and-white tiled space. Once inside, it's all about making a beeline to the glass counter and ordering a bag of Gracchi’s signature bon bons—tiny balls of pistachio, hazelnut, and almond gelato that have been dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in chopped nuts. You won't hear English here—this is a Roman favorite, through and through." - Maresa Manara
"There are now four locations, but this original was opened in 1999 by former luthier Alberto Manassei, today a respected gelato guru. At Gelateria dei Gracchi, everything is made in house — from roasting nuts to peeling and cutting the fresh, seasonal, perfectly ripe fruit, with no use of artificial colors, preservatives, or hydrogenated fats. Don’t miss the pistachio and roasted almond and orange, and, when available, the refreshing, zingy green apple and mint. Also on offer here: lactose-free and gluten-free options, delicious (seasonal) slushes, and irresistible bonbons, or small bites of gelato covered with chocolate." - Luciana Squadrilli