{"id":1784,"date":"2019-10-14T06:45:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T06:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=1784"},"modified":"2019-10-14T06:57:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-14T06:57:19","slug":"the-best-places-to-try-gelato-in-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/the-best-places-to-try-gelato-in-rome","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places to Try Gelato in Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No trip to Rome is complete without\nindulging in a gelato or two. Sweet melting scoops of gelato are pure happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the Eternal City is dotted\nwith plenty of traditional gelaterias; however, not all of them are worth your\ntime or euros. Avoid places that offer brightly coloured mounds of swirling\ngelato \u2013 they are an obvious sign of mass production with artificial flavours.\nInstead, look for seasonal flavours. Authentic Italian gelato is made up of\nfresh, natural ingredients following seasons and stored in steel containers to\npreserve the creamy texture and taste.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artisanal, home-made gelatos taste best!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want a quick gelato fix after an intense Vatican & Colosseum tour<\/a><\/strong>? These are the finest gelaterias in Rome that serve pure delight in every scoop:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otaleg<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now spell it backwards… \u2018GELATO\u2019!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the quaint Trastevere\nneighbourhood, Otaleg is an absolute Mecca for gelato aficionados. This place\nmakes its own gelato right on the spot. You can actually watch the entire\ncreative process. That\u2019s why the selection is somewhat small but tastes superb.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once here, you must try their Otaleg\nclassics as well the most experimental ones, such as Horseradish Mayonnaise, Eggnog\nwith Marsala Wine and Fruit Sorbets (try the seasonal flavours).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fatamorgana<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Looking for an explosion of unconventional flavours? Head to Fatamorgana<\/a>. Operating across 9 locations throughout the city, this tiny, fuss-free place is lauded for its unique creative blends – all composed of 100% organic ingredients subject to the seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoghurt-cumin, basil-walnut-honey and\nchocolate-wasabi are some of Fatamorgana\u2019s most daring yet intense flavour\ncombinations on offer. Nevertheless, the simple classics, like Pistachio, Chocolate\nand Hazelnut are also on the menu.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, the cones, as well as the gelatos,\nare completely gluten-free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come il Latte<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Known for its innovative yet original flavours,\nseasonal ingredients and elegant interior, Gelateria Come il Latte is an ideal\ndestination for a decadent gelato experience in Rome. Seated in the quiet\nSallustiano district, the place is all about QUALITY. Freshness is the essence.\nEvery batch of gelato is made onsite with 70% fresh cream. Milk is the key\ningredient used here; thus the name \u201cCome il Latte\u201d, meaning \u2018like milk\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, if you are lactose intolerant,\nfret not, they provide several milk-free options as well. Plus, the flavours range\nfrom trusty stalwarts, like Speckled Stracciatella and Creamy Lemon Sorbet to\nthe most extraordinary creations, such as Sweet Corn, Parmesan and Ricotta with\nCaramelised Figs and Hazelnut. Sample their unique offerings; they never\ndisappoint!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelateria del Teatro<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tucked away in an ivy-clad corner of Via dei Coronari<\/a>, Gelateria del Teatro is arguably one of Rome\u2019s most popular gelaterias and for good reasons. Expect heaps of oranges, lemons, apples and pears on the windows, trays of chocolate adorning the countertops and lines of drawers filled with pistachios, hazelnuts and almonds. A visit to the gelateria is a treat to the senses.

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You can even peep into the open kitchen and\nexamine the high-quality ingredients yourself: Liquorice from Calabria, lemons\nfrom Amalfi Coast and Avola almonds from Bronte in Sicily these all go into concocting the most intense and delicious gelatos in\nthe whole of Rome. The Fondente al Nero d\u2019Avola, prepared with dark chocolate\nand seasoned Sicilian red wine, is a sure no-miss as well as Sage and Raspberry.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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