La Romana

This gelato store utterly was the best! Recommended by a local friend. We went right after our brunch at our favorite Ciampini near by. My boys were in love at their first bite! Ever since my son went back every day during his time Spring Break. They open daily late too. People lines up even in raining days. They have back and downstair sitting areas as well.

La Romana... you are the best.

Honest, I found out about this spot through a YouTube video. It was a vlogger claiming, "This was the best gelato in Rome, maybe Italy."

When you hear that (as a Yelper) you think:
1. Let's check Yelp.
2. Yelp claims the same.
3. Let's GO and TRY!

When we got there, there was a line out the door. Don't worry, it moves fast! Plus, it is well well WELL worth the wait. You'll first get to a cashier where she or he will take your order. They will just ask what size you want, not your flavors. So don't worry, again. You still have time to decide on that.

There are a dozen flavors to choose from, as well as, the option to have chocolate in your cone and fresh whip cream on top. My suggestion... go big and get both! I did. (see photo below) The whip cream gives you something to delight in before you get to the main event and the chocolate gives you something to look forward to at the end.

Now, the main event. The gelato is UNBELIEVABLE! It's creamy, silky and tasty. I tried the coffee and deuce de leche. It was quite the combo, and made me wish I roomed for seconds.

It's definitely the BEST gelato in Rome, maybe Italy!

La Romana offers an exquisite gelato experience, with their brioche with gelato being a standout treat. For around the price, the warm, soft brioche pairs perfectly with the cold, velvety gelato, creating a delightful contrast. The diverse flavors cater to various tastes, and the quality of ingredients is evident. Despite the slightly higher prices, the indulgence in every bite justifies the cost. The welcoming ambiance and friendly staff enhance the overall enjoyment. If you're a gelato enthusiast seeking a unique and satisfying dessert experience, La Romana is definitely worth indulging in.

If you want to be treated like a piece of trash, come to this Gelateria. It's actually impressive -- I don't think I've ever encountered more rude employees and I've spent a month living in Rome. A shame really.

Delicious gelato with a variety of flavors. Came here for a pre-dinner snack and there was a long line, but it moved fairly quickly. There's a couple of benches outside for seating. The staff were all really nice and spoke English. You pay first and then receive your order. We got a medium size which came with three flavors. The stracciatella was delicious and I would recommend getting that. The pastel de nata was an interesting flavor, and the 150 anni dell'unita was recommended by the guy helping us. We did get to sample flavors and they have waffle cones available in addition to whipped cream. Credit cards accepted. Overall, I would definitely stop by if you're in the area for a sweet treat.

I'm not big on sweets and i was amazed on how delicious the gelato was. It wasn't too sweet either! We ordered 2 grandes with 2 scoops and paid around $8! I'm glad we made the stop we definitely enjoyed our cones.

Wow. 2nd gelateria I've been to here in Rome and I don't think I'll go another one. 1st time got Bacio di dama con mandorle tostate and Cremino al pistacchio. I totally lucked out on the combo because it was amazing! Got chocolate sauce in the cone. Day 2 I came back and got Farcito 1, Pesto di mandorla d'Avola, Caramello salato con noci pecan with white chocolate sauce. It was also good. Staff was friendly and helpful with some able to speak English. Will be back to try different flavors. ****

Go! Because you get to choose what chocolate syrup you want poured into the tip of your cone; because you get to choose what flavor whip cream you want to add at the tip of your gelato; because you get to choose what unbelievable flavor of gelato you want for only a few euros!! It's an experience like no other!

Best gelato of the trip so far. Had biscotti and a chocolate one. Chocolate was so rich- would get that again. Definitely recommend

I've loved this place since I found it six years ago, and when I came back recently, it's still the same. I forgot what the flavor I liked was so I asked for a recommendation, and the one that got recommended to me was exactly what I was looking for. I was so excited! It's the bacio di dama con mandorle tostate - and I always get banana too. Banana with REAL banana in it! Amazing. I got a cone with chocolate at the bottom of course, the two flavors, and then whipped cream on top. €3 for a small (and a small is plenty), so creamy, flavors are strong, so delicious. Still my favorite gelato spot in Rome!