Gelateria Regusto — Local services in Rome

Lured by Nickelback’s familiar chorus echoing through the doorway, I stepped into the shop like a lonely pirate enchanted by a siren’s song. It wasn’t just the music, there was something magnetic in the air, pulling me in with the promise of something sweet.

Inside, the atmosphere was buzzing. The staff were mid-laugh, trading jokes and light-hearted digs that felt less like customer service and more like being welcomed into a tight-knit crew. For a moment, I forgot why I came. The charm of the place, the energy, the camaraderie, it was all so disarming.

But then the glint of the gelato display caught my eye, rows of vibrant, creamy colours stacked high in shining tubs like treasure chests waiting to be opened. We each chose different flavours, a spontaneous challenge to see who could pick the best one. Pistachio, chocolate, hazelnut... every scoop was a revelation. Every bite sparked joy.

In the end, no one could agree on a favourite, but that was the beauty of it. The real win was sharing the experience, laughing over the combinations, and walking out just a little happier than when we’d...

When in Rome, ignore the glossy gelato shops with neon signs and 47 flavors that taste like sweet regret. Your best bet is to get strategically lost down an alley that looks like it might lead to an ancient curse, and sniff out the smallest gelato joint imaginable. Like, if you can spot it without squinting, it’s probably too big. Enter: Gelateria Regusto. No signs, no crowd, just a tiny counter and a couple of flavors that look like they were made by someone’s Italian grandma who’s been perfecting the recipe since the Roman Empire fell.

I went rogue with caramel and pistachio, and let me tell you, this was gelato that whispered, not screamed. Creamy, subtle, and suspiciously low on sugar, like it trusted you to taste actual ingredients instead of just corn syrup. The pistachio didn’t taste like a candle, and the caramel didn’t slap you with sweetness. It was chill.

10/10 would stumble upon again while pretending not to need...

Before I traveled to Italy I couldn't imagine how one could eat gelato everyday. Now I understand! The gelato was excellent! Great selection of flavors, they even had about 4 non-dairy flavors that my daughter could eat. The young guy who helped us 3 nights in a row did an excellent job suggesting flavors that would go well together. He didn't steer me wrong even once. A small dish with 2 flavors was 2 Euros! You can't get a deal even close to this where I live in Indiana. Will definitely go back when we're...