Eat Pray and Love Gelato in Rome
Day Note:
Start the tour with San Crispino because it can only get better from here. San Crispino's unique flavors set the stage for Giolitti's plethora of gusti and Bar della Palma's kaleidescope of colorful gelato.
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San Crispino
Contact:
- 066 793924
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Location:
- Via della Panetteria, 42
- Roma,Lazio00187
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Description:
For the gelato conoisseur, it is worth the wait (thanks to its popularity) of the line for a taste of San Crispino gelato. Flavors are unique and delectable from the traditional and expected flavors like crema al miele and the sorbets to the more creative meringue and whisky cream, and all are made from natural, organic products. San Crispino's fame has opened it to franchising and now San Crispino can be found around the city.
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Giolitti
Contact:
- 39 6 699 1243
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Location:
- 40 Via Uffici del Vicario
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Description:
Popular with politicians who drop by on their way to and from nearby Montecitorio Palace, this traditional café's relaxed surroundings are also the ideal spot from which to watch the world go by while sipping on a deliciously frothy coffee. Snacks, sandwiches and hot dishes are on the menu, but best of all is the café's mouth-watering range of ice creams. Its tastefully decorated tearoom is a favourite refuge in winter.
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Bar della Palma
Contact:
- 39 0668806752
Location:
- 20/23 Via della Maddalena
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Description:
This modern ice cream parlour is a firm favourite with the crowds of tourists who flock to the capital. There's an excellent choice of ice creams with many cream and fruit flavours. It also serves coffee and pralines. As with many Roman ice cream parlours, there are open-air tables so you can sit down and enjoy a real "pausa".
Day Note:
Now you now what fun tastes like, it's time to get serious. Ciampini shall be your benchmark for all gelaterie as you compare and contrast basic flavors like pistacchio, fior di panna and cioccolato.
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Ciampini
Contact:
- 39 6 687 6606
Location:
- piazza de San Lorenzo in Lucina 29
- Rome,Lazio00186
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Description:
When in Rome, behave like the Romans do; so take the locals' advice and step into Ciampini. The decor is stylish and there is outdoor seating under colorful umbrellas. Always buzzing with activity, it is indeed the perfect place to spend a relaxed evening with friends. Pick your favorites from the assorted pastas, salads, cappuccinos and espressos on the menu. It sells the best gelato in town...do make a bee-line for it!
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Pica
Contact:
- 39 6 6880 6153
Location:
- 12 Via della Seggiola
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Description:
This is a famous ice cream parlour in the centre of Rome with tables outside where, besides the traditional cream or fruit flavours, the owner presents specialities of his own invention, such as Pastiera (rice pudding with cinnamon or wild strawberries) and Amalfi lemon.
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Al Settimo Gelo
Contact:
- 06-3725567
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Location:
- Via Vodice 21
- Roma,Rome00192
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Description:
Al Settimo Gelo is considered one of the best gelateria (ice cream shops) in rome, and it consistently wins awards for its amazing all natural, homemade ice cream. The shop is tiny and somewhat hard to find, but worth the effort as the gelato is truly outstanding. Staff is patient -- used to its international customers who come in search of visciole (sour cherry), iraniano (with rose-water, almonds and saffron), greco (with yogurt, honey and pine-nuts) and several varieties of chocolate including one with peperoncini (hot peppers). Closed August.
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Gelato di San Crispino (Il)
Contact:
- 39 6 7045 0412
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Location:
- 55/56 Via Acaia
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Description:
Considered, quite rightly, to be one of the best ice-cream parlours in Rome. As well as all the traditional flavours, it is always inventing new ones, such as Meringue with Hazelnuts, Pink Grapefruit with Whisky Cream, and Lemon and Liquorice.
