The 10 best ice cream salons in Rome

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Whether creamy milk ice cream or refreshingly fruity sorbet; Rome's gelato culture is legendary and you can immerse yourself in a world of sweet temptations. Discover the salons with the best handmade gelato in the eternal city with this Falstaff best list.
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Five generations of master craftsmen have shaped this historic Roman ice cream parlour. The semifreddi is a specialty. The classic flavours are proof of the quality of true artisan ice cream.

Via Principe Eugenio 65, 00185 Rome, Italy

Savoir-faire, an entrepreneurial spirit and endless renewal are keys to the success of the Fatamorgana ice cream shop. With several locations in the capital, it has become a reference point for lovers of natural ice cream.

Via dei Chiavari 37, 00186 Rome, Italy

Gelarte is undoubtedly one of the most historic ice cream parlours in Rome and an important address in the Trieste neighbourhood. The wide range of ingredients with the history of the establishment make the experience.

Viale Eritrea 87, 00199 Rome, Italy

Gelatario has three different locations in Rome. The draw, besides the high quality of the deliciously rich ingredients and the timeless, classic flavours, is the Crema Romana. An absolute must try!

Via Tuscolana 325, 00181 Rome, Italy

Günther Rohregger reinvented himself, from ski instructor to a master ice cream maker. His change of career led to the opening of an ice cream parlour with northern flavours, inspired by his native South Tyrol. Excellent, with refined ingredients.

Piazza di Sant'Eustachio 47, 00186 Rome, Italy

Dario Benelli's ice cream parlour is located In the heart of Monteverde Vecchio. The small boutique focuses on flavours, carefully selected ingredients and the interplay of classic combinations and ingredients.

Via Felice Cavallotti 36B, 00152 Rome, Italy

Ice cream makers Sabatino Baldassari and Roberto Tulli have found the key to establishing their ice cream style by focusing on quality ingredients and elegant locations. Besides the classics, the sorbets are also worth trying.

Via Federico Cesi 1, 00193 Rome, Italy

From the experienced hand of ice cream maker Marco Radicioni comes Otaleg. In this ice cream parlour ingredients and great craftsmanship meet to form intense and natural flavours. Also surprising and unique flavours like Gorgonzola or Cacio e Pepe.

Via di San Cosimato 14, 00153 Rome, Italy

The basis of Stefano Ferrara's ice cream, in addition to 20 years of experience, is the creativity and the careful selection of ingredients. Stand out flavours and a low sugar content combine to seduce our taste buds.

Via Silvestri 224, 00164 Rome, Italy

The heir and current owner Claudio Torcè is considered the inventor of salty ice cream. Both delicious and unique ice creams have a personal touch as a result of his experiments. Definitely a must-try.

Viale Aventino 59, 00153 Rome, Italy