8 Best Gelato Spots in Rome

Gelateria dell'angeletto offers a characterful gelato stop around Via Leonina, with a vaulted setting and the option to choose three flavors in a cone. Gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan gelato make the menu useful for different dietary needs, while the nearby piazza and fountain provide a pleasant place to enjoy it.

Opening runs until late every day.

Just a short walk from the Trevi Fountain, Gelateria Valentino is a lively artisanal ice cream shop with a broad, flavor-driven menu. Watermelon made with real fruit and clearly marked vegan options stand out alongside richer favorites, making it easy to accommodate different preferences.

The shop opens daily from 11 am to midnight on Via del Lavatore.

Tropical Ice is a cozy neighborhood gelateria on Via Nomentana, with a broad enough selection to suit different tastes and a relaxed local feel. The gelato leans toward fresh, rich flavor, while accessible pricing makes it easy to return for another scoop.

It stays open until 11:30 pm most days and midnight on Saturday, making it a useful evening stop beyond Rome’s busiest tourist routes.

Gelateria Gatsby & Gelato San Lorenzo is a compact stop by Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, well suited to an afternoon or evening gelato break. The lemon flavor is a standout for its refreshing, tangy balance without excessive sweetness, while other choices are noted for a clean, less heavily processed profile.

Weekday hours begin at 4 pm; Saturday and Sunday service starts at noon, with closing at 11 pm.

Gelateria Fassi is a long-established gelato and dessert destination on Via Principe Eugenio, open until midnight every day and from 10 am on Sunday. Its generous servings and accessible pricing make it appealing for families, groups and repeat stops.

The menu includes familiar Italian flavors alongside options such as mango and rice pudding, with complimentary whipped cream adding an extra touch to cups and cones.

Guttilla Alta Gelateria Italiana in Prati focuses on smooth texture and vividly natural flavor, with the gelato kept silky through continuous mixing. Pistachio with whole nuts, pistachio stracciatella and wild berries are particularly appealing choices, alongside traditional favorites such as crème della nonna.

Open until midnight or 1 am depending on the day, it works equally well for an afternoon treat or a late evening stop.

Gelato San Lorenzo 100 % Naturale combines gelato with coffee, crepes and gifts in a welcoming space on Via Tiburtina, close to Termini and Basilica di San Lorenzo. Its handmade, naturally focused approach suits visitors looking for a relaxed place to pause, with plenty of seating and very late hours.

The shop opens from 10 am and stays open until midnight or 1 am, depending on the day.

Gelateria Della Palma offers an expansive choice of 150 handcrafted gelato flavors in the heart of Rome, close to the Pantheon. The wide range includes unusual combinations as well as creamy classics, making it a strong pick for groups with different preferences or anyone who enjoys sampling.

An inviting indoor room and outdoor seating make the shop suitable for a pause at almost any time, from 8:30 am until midnight.