The Best Gelaterie in Rome
45 businesses, hand-assessed on verified visitor ratings, review depth and consistency.
Small-batch gelato judged on flavour depth, seasonality and the verdict of thousands of cones.
The best gelateria in Rome in 2026 is Gelateria La Romana dal 1947, winner of the visitrome.com Awards — selected from 45 Rome businesses assessed on verified visitor ratings, review depth and consistency. Gelateria Artigianale Il Capriccio di Carla, Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato, Roma Via degli Orfani, Pantheon, MYO - LA GELATERIA and 2 more were Highly Commended. No business can pay to be included, and every award is re-assessed each edition.
Winner 2026
Winner · 2026Gelateria La Romana dal 1947
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 stands out for its authentic, traditional flavours and generous SUPERIOR portions, allowing visitors to enjoy up to three varieties, including pistachio and vegan dark chocolate. With a 4.9 rating from nearly 14,000 reviews, it remains a beloved institution in Rome’s Piazza Navona.
Highly Commended
Highly Commended · 2026Gelateria Artigianale Il Capriccio di Carla
Highly Commended for its authentic, creamy gelato, Il Capriccio di Carla impresses with over 20 natural flavours, including a standout lemon gelato with real lemon pips and vegan pistachio and dark chocolate options. Attentive staff ensure a welcoming experience on Via Agostino Depretis.
Highly Commended · 2026Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato, Roma Via degli Orfani, Pantheon
Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato offers a rich, creamy gelato experience with standout chocolate flavours crafted from high-quality ingredients. Friendly staff members like Chiara, Alycia, and Veruska enhance visits, making it a welcoming and excellent-value stop near the Pantheon.
Highly Commended · 2026MYO - LA GELATERIA
MYO - LA GELATERIA impresses with intensely flavoured, authentic gelato made from clean ingredients, including standout hazelnut and pistachio. Their dairy-free and gluten-free options, served by warm, knowledgeable staff in Campo de' Fiori, have earned a remarkable 4.8-star rating from 1,560 reviews.
Highly Commended · 2026Frigidarium
Frigidarium in Rome earns high praise for its rich, creamy gelato crafted from natural, high-quality ingredients, with the dark chocolate flavour notably lauded by aficionados. Efficient staff manage a swift queue, ensuring visitors enjoy expertly toasted cones and an impressive variety of flavours, making it a standout gelateria.
Highly Commended · 2026Come il Latte
Highly Commended for its remarkable gelato, Come il Latte delights with creamy stracciatella and the standout milk puffed rice with white chocolate, praised for their rich depth and smooth textures. The staff add warmth to the beautifully designed shop, enhancing generous portions and fresh whipped cream toppings.
Recommended
Recommended · 2026Gelateria S.M.Maggiore
Gelateria S.M.Maggiore impresses with generous portions of authentically rich gelato, including standout Piedmont chocolate and fresh fruit flavours like fig and apricot. With prices around €4.50-€6.50 for three scoops and a welcoming location near Mary Major Basilica, it offers exceptional quality and value.
Recommended · 2026gelateria dell'angeletto
Gelateria dell’Angeletto stands out for its generous servings and an impressive range that includes gluten- and lactose-free, as well as vegan gelato. The pistachio, sprinkled with crunchy nut pieces, alongside refreshing lemon basil, earns consistent praise from a loyal following in Rome’s Via Leonina.
Recommended · 2026Gelateria Fassi - Gelato artigianale a Roma dal 1880
Gelateria Fassi, operating since 1880, earns recognition for its generous portions of affordably priced gelato, including standout flavours like rice pudding and mango. The attentive staff and rich history enhance a visit that consistently impresses, supported by over 11,500 reviews averaging 4.6 stars.
Recommended · 2026Old Bridge Gelateria
Situated just steps from the Vatican, Old Bridge Gelateria delights with its rich, creamy pistachio and Profumo Sicilia flavours, offering generous portions at reasonable prices. Its consistently fresh gelato and friendly service make it a firm favourite among Rome’s many gelaterias.
Recommended · 2026Gelateria del Teatro
Gelateria del Teatro delivers authentic, freshly made gelato with inventive seasonal flavours like ricotta, almond and figs, or cherry with ricotta, delighting visitors near Piazza Navona. The attentive service, visible preparation, and consistently high ratings affirm its status as Rome’s premier gelateria.
Recommended · 2026Fiordiluna
Fiordiluna in Trastevere impresses with its expertly crafted gelato, notably the fresh fruit sorbets and standout pistachio and coconut flavours, all made with high-quality ingredients. The staff’s attentive service and the perfectly balanced, made-to-order cannoli elevate the experience, earning it a 4.6-star rating from over 2,000 reviews.
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Guttilla Alta Gelateria Italiana Roma
★ 4.5 · 5,266 reviews
A gelateria on Via Nomentana known for smooth, refreshing gelato flavors like pistachio bits and coffee, with a modern look and traditional homemade ice cream.
Gelateria Tony
★ 4.6 · 3,279 reviews
A busy gelato shop on Viale dei Colli Portuensi known for affordable 1.50 €/scoop prices and English-speaking staff.
Venchi Chocolate and Ice Cream shop
★ 4.6 · 3,122 reviews
This gelateria on Viale dell'Oceano Pacifico offers a variety of chocolate and ice cream flavors, including mango ice cream and tiramisu chocolate, with friendly, helpful staff.
Gelateria dei Gracchi
★ 4.5 · 3,043 reviews
This gelateria in Prati serves artisanal gelato with a variety of classic and coconut flavors, noted for its fast service despite busy crowds.
Bar Rustichelli
★ 4.5 · 2,476 reviews
A lively gelateria and café in Fiumicino offering affordable Italian coffee and pastries, rumored to supply pastries for the Pope's plane.
Lemongrass Ice Cream
★ 4.6 · 2,253 reviews
This gelateria on Via Ottaviano offers rich gelato flavors like pistachio and raspberry, with friendly staff who remember your order and serve quality Americano coffee.
The Gelatist - Via Nazionale
★ 4.6 · 2,177 reviews
A gelateria on Via Nazionale known for fresh, creamy gelato with popular flavors like pistachio, coconut, and passion fruit, served in generous two-scoop portions.
Pasticceria Barberini
★ 4.5 · 1,954 reviews
A gelateria and pastry shop known for its fresh croissants and cakes, located on Via Marmorata, offering affordable breakfast options with attentive service.
MAMO' TIBURTINA
★ 4.5 · 1,490 reviews
This gelateria in Largo Antonio Beltramelli offers a variety of rich flavors, including pistachio with a hint of sesame and refreshing lemon & basil.
Gelato San Lorenzo 100 % Naturale
★ 4.5 · 1,488 reviews
Gelato San Lorenzo 100 % Naturale is a gelateria near Termini and Basilica di San Lorenzo, known for its caramel gelato and a variety of flavors served in a cozy seating area.
Il gelato di Costanza
★ 4.6 · 1,474 reviews
A gelateria near the Colosseum known for fresh, rich gelato with standout flavors like lemon and hazelnut.
Gelatomania
★ 4.5 · 1,266 reviews
This gelateria on Via Portuense offers a wide variety of gelato flavors with friendly service and generous tasting options.
Rivareno Gelato
★ 4.5 · 1,251 reviews
Authentic gelato shop known for creamy pistachio and crema flavors, offering a spacious indoor seating area and friendly, attentive service.
Gelateria Panna & Co - Gelato Naturale Roma
★ 4.8 · 1,217 reviews
This gelateria in Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood offers high-quality, affordable gelato with popular flavors like mango and coconut.
Gelateria pasquino
★ 4.8 · 1,213 reviews
Gelateria Pasquino is a gelato shop in Trastevere known for creamy tiramisu and salted caramel gelato, located near a lively piazza with fountain seating.
Manny's Gelateria Artigianale
★ 4.8 · 1,135 reviews
Artisanal gelato made from scratch daily, known for fresh pineapple and basil flavor, served in smaller portions in central Rome.
Gelo Sia | Gelateria Ostia
★ 4.5 · 1,051 reviews
Gelateria in Lido di Ostia offering a variety of vegan and gluten-free ice cream flavors, with homemade panna and a convenient card payment machine.
MAMO' PIAZZA BOLOGNA
★ 4.6 · 864 reviews
Gelateria near Tiburtina train station offers affordable gelato with a variety of flavors and options like chocolate or cream toppings.
Grom
★ 4.5 · 811 reviews
Gelateria located at Stazione Termini serving authentic gelato with popular flavors like pistachio and affogato combining espresso and gelato for €4.5.
Terra Gelato | Santa Maria Maggiore
★ 4.6 · 788 reviews
This gelateria in Santa Maria Maggiore offers creamy pistachio gelato with a generous powdered pistachio coating and several vegan flavors like salted hazelnut.
LATO 15 Ice cream & Bakery
★ 4.6 · 711 reviews
Gelateria near the Colosseum offering rich flavors like Bronte pistachio, tiramisu gelato, and all-natural mango, with friendly service and coffee options.
Gelateria Duse da Giovanni
★ 4.6 · 648 reviews
A gelateria in Rome known for its authentic raspberry gelato and the popular Espresso con Zabaglione drink.
Verde Pistacchio
★ 4.7 · 618 reviews
A gelateria on Via Nazionale known for natural, uncolored gelato, featuring popular flavors like salted pistachio and coconut with bits.
Torcè
★ 4.7 · 465 reviews
Gelateria in Viale Guglielmo Marconi known for a wide variety of flavors including chestnut, pistachio, and chocolate with coconut nibs.
Futura Gelateria
★ 4.9 · 450 reviews
This gelateria in Piazza di S Maria Liberatrice serves artisanal gelato made on-site with original flavors like fior de búfala and Sicilian orange.
Neve di latte
★ 4.8 · 415 reviews
A gelateria on Via dei Banchi Vecchi known for its natural-flavored gelato, including mandorla and pistachio Bronte varieties, with detailed ingredient listings.
Gelateria Belsito
★ 4.6 · 375 reviews
A gelateria in Rome known for its hazelnut gelato and friendly, generous service, with prices that locals find very reasonable.
Gelateria Torcè
★ 4.8 · 358 reviews
Gelateria Torcè is a gelato shop near Music Park in Rome, known for its diverse flavors including black sesame, caramel chestnuts, and Madagascar chocolate.
Gelato Romano
★ 4.8 · 304 reviews
Gelato Romano is a gelateria in Rome known for its fresh fruit flavors like peach and pear, offering a friendly atmosphere away from tourist crowds.
Criollo. Il Bistrot Del Gelato
★ 4.8 · 302 reviews
Gelateria offering natural-tasting gelato with real pistachio pieces and a variety of lactose-free options, praised for its creative flavors and attentive service.
Pico Gelato - Flaminio
★ 4.5 · 289 reviews
Gelateria offering a wide variety of flavorful gelato with generous portions and affordable prices, located on Via Donatello in Rome’s Flaminio district.
Gelaterie GAE'
★ 4.7 · 237 reviews
A gelateria on Viale dell'Aeronautica known for freshly made daily gelato with attentive staff who accommodate nut allergies carefully.
Marlene's Gelateria
★ 4.5 · 205 reviews
A kosher gelateria located in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, known for its melon sorbet and exceptional customer service from staff like John.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gelateria in Rome?
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 holds the 2026 visitrome.com award for Best Gelateria. The judges' citation: Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 stands out for its authentic, traditional flavours and generous SUPERIOR portions, allowing visitors to enjoy up to three varieties, including pistachio and vegan dark chocolate. With a 4.9 rating from nearly 14,000 reviews, it remains a beloved institution in Rome’s Piazza Navona.
How were Rome's best gelateria chosen?
Our editorial team assessed Rome's gelateria businesses using publicly verifiable visitor ratings, the depth and consistency of customer reviews, and per-category quality thresholds. One Winner, up to five Highly Commended and a limited number of Recommended businesses are named per category. Selection is editorial — there is no fee and no sponsorship. Award holders who display their badge are automatically entered into the final judging round for the following edition's Winner title.
Which gelateria were Highly Commended in 2026?
Gelateria Artigianale Il Capriccio di Carla, Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato, Roma Via degli Orfani, Pantheon, MYO - LA GELATERIA, Frigidarium, Come il Latte.
Which Rome neighbourhoods are best for gelateria?
Based on the businesses in this directory, Nomentano, Termini, Testaccio have the highest concentration of quality gelateria options in Rome.