Having been to Rome many times, I was looking for ice cream which would live up to what I remembered from past trips - ie. some of the best ice cream in the world. All I can say, having tried the ice cream at Gelateria Azzaro, is that I cannot imagine ice cream any better than this anywhere in the world! It is simply the best I have ever tried. I was only planning to have one ice cream, and ended up trying multiple flavours. It is hard to describe just how good this is! The strawberry is like being in strawberry heaven, the dark chocolate is like eating the best chocolate made by the best chocolatier - which is frozen and melts, the lime is pure refreshment and the cherry is... well, you would just have to try to believe. The owner, Rosalina, is SO friendly, and had recommendations for the most amazing local pizza too. Don't...
Read moreThis artisan ice cream parlour prepares different types of ice cream flavours every day. Alongside the fantastic classic ones, you’ll find innovative and original combinations that delight and refresh your palate. Rosy and Sebastiano, the shop’s friendly owners, take pride in every aspect of their art: from choosing the best all-natural ingredients, to mastering their creamy delights, not to forget the impeccable service, presentation and cleanliness of the place. Having strong links to Sicily -the place from which most of their original combinations take inspiration, they also produce many typical Sicilian cakes (‘cassata’ and ‘setteveli’ just to name a couple) and offer many confectionery products that vary season to season. Despite strong competitors in the area, this is definitely the best place to go for...
Read moreThe best Gelato in Rome! I've had Gelato from at least 2 dozen other locations throughout our trip in Rome and this Gelateria is by far the best. The flavors are rich and the consistency is creamy. No icicles or artificial flavors in their fruit flavors. My favorite were the mango and the lemon flavors. Both had extremely rich fruit flavor and silky smooth consistency. The nocciola and pistachio flavors were also extremely flavorful and smooth. Both favorites of my daughters. My wife enjoyed their yogurt flavor, which has a little tartness to it that is amazing. We were very fortunate to stay just a few blocks from this Gelateria during our 5 day trip and we always wrapped up our day with a trip to this...
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