Most of vacationers who holiday in Rome say the first taste of gelato (Italian ice cream) is one of the most unforgettable experience of their Roman trip. Almost a cross between regular American ice cream and soft serve gelato’s texture is lighter and fluffier than hard ice cream cause of the process by which it’s whipped when freezing. Along with the listings here, you can find many gelaterias in Via di Tor Millina, a street of the west side of Piazza Navona, where there are also a couple of good places for frozen yogurt and delicious frullati (shakes made with milk, crushed ice and fruit of your choosing).
The oldest and largest ice-cream parlour in Italy is situated in Rome, at number 65 to 67 of Via Principe Eugenio. (www.palazzodelfreddo.it) The Fassi business dates back to 1880, when it appears as commercial premises authorized to sell ice and serve beer. Founder of the four-generation ice-cream making dynasty was Giacomo, who opened a small parlour in Rome at Via delle Quattro Fontane, near Piazza Barberini. Giolitti (Via degli uffici del Vicario, 40) is considered the best gelateria in Rome.
It’s located a stones throw from the Pantheon and next to the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament. They have a spacious interior decorated in full Liberty style and offer tables outside for customers who want to relax and watch the world go by. They are open daily from 7 am to 1,30 at night and accept majors credit cards. (www.giolitti.it)
