15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Rome

Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 is an ice cream shop near Piazza Navona, ideal for an after-dinner dessert or an afternoon pause in central Rome. Its menu includes rich classic flavors alongside options such as pistachio and vegan dark chocolate, while the staff can patiently guide uncertain choices.

Opening from late morning until midnight or 1 am makes it especially convenient after sightseeing or dinner.

Gelateria Artigianale Sweet Life is an ice cream shop on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II with a broad choice of gelato flavours, plus macarons and pastries. The bright, welcoming shop works well for a dessert break after sightseeing, while fruit-led combinations such as raspberry, mango and guava bring a fresh emphasis to the selection.

Evening opening makes it particularly convenient for a late gelato in central Rome.

Gelateria Azzaro makes a strong case for a dessert stop built around smooth, flavorful gelato and crisp cannoli with rich, creamy filling. Its range spans cream-based choices and sorbet styles, giving mixed groups more room to find a satisfying combination.

The shop sits at Corso d’Italia 104 in Rome. Generous gelato servings add to its appeal, while the cannoli provide a worthwhile alternative for anyone who wants texture as well as creaminess in the same visit.

Near the Pantheon on Via degli Orfani, Venchi combines creamy gelato with an extensive chocolate selection. The menu offers plenty of flavors, with especially tempting chocolate choices, while the clean shop and friendly, helpful service make it easy to choose something for now or take home.

It is open daily from 9 am, closing at 12:30 or 1 am depending on the day.

Venchi Cioccolato e Gelato, near Piazza di Spagna, combines exceptionally smooth gelato with the brand’s chocolate specialities. Mango and dark chocolate are particularly compelling choices, while tasting a flavour before ordering can help narrow the selection.

Beyond gelato, the shop offers spreadable creams and packaged chocolate snacks, making it convenient for both an immediate treat and a small edible souvenir.

Gelateria Artigianale Il Capriccio di Carla offers handmade gelato on Via Agostino Depretis, with around 20 flavours and a natural, understated presentation. The compact shop is easy to overlook, but the selection rewards a deliberate stop, especially for guests who prefer creamy textures and classic ingredients over bright colours or novelty-heavy recipes.

It opens from late morning through midnight, making it practical after dinner.

MYO - LA GELATERIA brings intense gelato flavors to Campo de' Fiori, making it an easy choice for an afternoon treat or a late-night cone. Hazelnut, pistachio and the house MYO flavor stand out for their rich character, while the shop’s less-sugar approach suits those seeking a lighter profile.

Open daily from noon until 11 pm, it is also a relaxed dog-friendly stop in central Rome.

L'Arena del Gelato brings rich, generously flavored gelato to Borgo Pio, with an unusually broad choice that includes pistachio, eggnog, coconut, and peanut butter. Its central location makes it a convenient stop around the Vatican area, while prices remain approachable for the setting.

It opens from noon to 11 pm Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.

Gelateria Panna & Co presents contemporary natural gelato in Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood, with a focused menu of carefully made flavors. Mango and coconut are particularly appealing for fruit-led, tropical notes, while the shop’s modern positioning suits visitors seeking something beyond standard tourist stops.

Opening hours vary through the week, with service generally beginning around lunchtime or mid-afternoon and ending between 8 and 10 pm.

At Via Venti Settembre, Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 serves fresh, dense gelato with a wide flavor lineup, ranging from classic Italian choices to chocolate, caramel, and cookie-led combinations. Sampling before deciding is part of the appeal, and the location works well for a sweet stop after Villa Borghese.

The shop is open daily from noon until midnight.

Gelateria La Romana on Via Cola di Rienzo is a strong choice for creamy, full-flavored gelato, with a menu that moves from familiar classics to more distinctive combinations. Its central Prati location suits a dessert break while exploring the area, and daily opening from 11 am to midnight leaves plenty of room for an evening visit.

Frigidarium is a convenient artisan gelato stop on Via del Governo Vecchio, especially suited to an evening stroll through central Rome. The gelato has a rich, creamy texture and an emphasis on natural-tasting ingredients; dark chocolate is a particularly compelling pick for intense flavor.

It opens daily from 10:30 am until midnight.

Come il Latte puts its focus on especially creamy, milk-forward ice creams, with panna available as a finishing touch. Stracciatella, pistachio, lemon sorbet, white peach, and milk puffed rice with white chocolate all feature among the more distinctive choices.

The shop sits on Via Silvio Spaventa and opens daily from noon to 11 pm.

Gelateria S.M.Maggiore on Via Cavour pairs generous portions with a varied menu that changes beyond the usual classics. Piedmont chocolate and dulce de leche suit richer palates, while fig, fresh cherry, apricot, and pistachio offer a more fruit-led route.

It is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm, making it an easy stop around Santa Maria Maggiore.

At Piazza Giuseppe Gioachino Belli, Gelateria del Viale is a handy gelato stop for exploring Trastevere. The family recipe gives the menu a homemade character, with fresh combinations such as apricot with honey and vanilla alongside Nutella, mint and salted caramel.

Warm, personal recommendations make choosing easier, especially on a hot walking day. It opens from 10:30 am to 11 pm most days and from noon on Sunday.