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Just a stone's throw from the Trevi Fountain, a very good gelateria that competes fiercely with the historic Giolitti in the Pantheon. And with good reason: the ice creams here are also very good, all homemade, with unusual tastes and carefully selected quality ingredients (Sardinian honey, Amalfi lemon, fresh walnuts...). Gelati to discover. Another address in Rome's Prati district, via Giuseppe Gioacchino Belli, 43.

The subtitle Raw Chocolate is a reference for gourmands who care about what they eat, and Grezzo announces the importance of fine and tasty chocolates in its subtitle. To be tested in the form of ice cream with a high cocoa content (70% cocoa) or raw vegetable pastries, from truffles to pralines and hot chocolate, here chocolate is at the centre of all attention and can therefore be enjoyed raw, unrefined. The products, most of which are organic and gluten-free, are never heated to more than 42°C to preserve all their nutritional qualities.

This great glacier in the modern garden also has its followers. It certainly offers the largest choice of perfumes from all over the city, including a dozen different chocolates, from ice to yoghurt, soy… But beware of the line, many are prepared for cream (not milk!).

It is the oldest glacier in the city, it has existed since 1880! A reason to get lost in this little tourist district around Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. The Romans love its homemade ice cream and many will tell you that it is one of the best glaciers in the city. In our opinion, Fassi's advantage lies more in its very large premises, which allow you to sit down and take a well-deserved break before heading for Termini!

It is a mythical address, known to all Romans who come to the historic store behind the San Giovanni gate to taste the specialty: tiramisù. At Pompi's, they prepare it with coffee, of course, but also with banana, strawberry, pistachio or walnut. Purists might cringe and cry heresy, but it's not. Whether you prefer the classic or the twist, Pompi's tiramisù is simply excellent. Other stores in Rome, including one near Piazza di Spagna and one near the Trevi Fountain.

This ice-cream parlour and patisserie delights the inhabitants of the Monti district with its Sicilian sweets. In addition to the ice creams, the island's cakes are also very popular:cassata siciliana, cioccolato di Modica, pasticini di mandorla... made with almonds and ricotta, this is a culinary voyage in itself! As all this is very sweet, and you can't always over-indulge in the good stuff (and in Italy, that's much harder than elsewhere!), miniature versions are also available. Another in Rome, via Labicana 126/128, not far from the Colosseum.

Straight into Piazza Navona, an address that, behind its tourist mask, hides an authentic soul and a well justified reputation: its frozen tartufo (chocolate ice cream covered with biscuit, cream and cocoa powder) is the best in Rome. To be enjoyed on the terrace, if you are willing to pay the price

A very traditional gelateria where the ice cream is made in front of you, behind a window. There is a wide choice of flavours, from the most classic (pure chocolate, pistachio, stracciatella...) to the most original (white chocolate with basil, raspberries and sage or lavender and white peach). Fruit ice creams are also particularly recommended, such as Amalfi silt, organic lemon ice cream from the Amalfi coast. A good gelateria in the center. Another address in Rome, along the Tiber, lungotevere dei Vallati, 25.

To get the day off to a good start, nothing beats a good cappuccino accompanied by an Italian pastry! The more classic will opt for a cornetto, but if you want to try a Roman specialty, the maritozzo (a brioche filled with whipped cream) is the one to go for, as it's very good here. 60 years of experience for this great bar, which is also the perfect place to take a break before or after a long visit to the Vatican Museums. For lunch, pasta, pizza and salads are served on the go.

This "snowflake" has attracted ice lovers for several generations. The place does not pay a mine, but its reputation precedes it. A good place to stay, just a few steps from the Pantheon, the hotel is very popular with the locals, who enjoy its excellent ice creams.

A bar, ice cream parlour and patisserie since 1922, Rosati is located in one of Rome's prettiest squares: the Piazza del Popolo. Like the Parisian Café de Flore, many Roman artists used to meet here: from the poet Trilussa to the writer Alberto Moravia, not forgetting Federico Fellini. We go to Rosati's for a coffee, but avoid the restaurant, which doesn't really uphold the establishment's reputation. If we mention Rosati in this guide, it's more for its location and history, as prices are high and service is a little rushed.

L'Antico Forno ai Serpenti is a pizzeria located in the Monti district of Rome. It's one of the area's historic stores, offering a variety of delights from bread and cookies to pizzas and desserts. The restaurant offers focacce, pizze, but also good crostate alle visciole, a cherry pie. Ideal for a quick bite to eat in the Monti district! You can also have breakfast here (the cornetti and doughnuts are delicious), or an aperitif at the end of the day.

Under their metal lids, the ice creams, with their many original flavors, are skilfully worked with a spatula, before being served, in large quantities, on small cookie cones. And, as with many gelaterias in Rome, don't hesitate to ask for the extra whipped cream(panna)! Flor is also a master in the art of fresh yoghurt, with fruit or plain. You'll also find pastries(tiramisù, crostata...). An ice cream parlour to discover, conveniently close to the forums and the Colosseum.

Open for three generations, this establishment is mythical in the neighbourhood. If you feel like having a sweet treat while wandering around the Nomentana district, try this bar-glacier, which is also famous for its pastries and pastries such as fagottini or the famous maritozzi, cream buns. You can accompany them with a cappuccino or a very good coffee for an Italian breakfast! You will also find sandwiches and ice creams. Depending on the season, panettoni and other doves are available on the counter.

You will have a little ice cream after your visit to the Vatican museums? For more than 20 years, this tiny glacier has been a delight for tourists and Romans in the area with its seasonal ice creams served in generous proportions and made with fresh, high-quality products. Given its rather privileged situation, the line is sometimes long. But if you're not in too much of a hurry, you can enjoy the orange, mint and amaretto flavours, which are a must, just like mango ice cream! The house also offers tasty yoghurts.

In the Esquilino district, this artisan pastry shop with its delightfully old-fashioned façade opened in 1916 and has been run by the same family ever since. The welcome is warm, and the window displays traditional Italian pastries, from crostata to torta della nonna . This is an address cherished by Romans, not least for its maritozzi, which are among the best in the Italian capital. If you're lucky enough to try one, you'll have to get up early, as they sell like hotcakes!