Lemongrass Ice Cream | Via Barletta — Restaurant in Rome

I followed the reviews and was really pleasantly surprised and shocked on how good the gelato is from Lemongrass. With the non traditional gelato name, it didn't seem to be an authentic homemade spot ... well, I just learned you can't judge a gelato place by it's name or glass enclosure! This is the real deal ANNND right by the Vatican City for a reasonable price!

Lemongrass has 2 spots ... we went to the gelato focused and espresso bar that is within sight of the Vatican city. The gelato display reminds you of the fake places that uses powder and dyes and piles up the gelato in the display but ... ignore the obvious error of my ways and just know that the ingredients are real, churned by the owners with their own special selection of ingredients from around Italy.

We were slightly dying in the humidity and heat of Rome and every flavour is AMAAAAH-zing. Really. The owners were so friendly and generous in their offering of samples so we can pick our favourites to fill the cones or cups. I honestly wanted to bring a tub back to the hotel but ... i dont think it would survive the heat of the Vatican museum (let alone my eager fingers attempting to dive into this at every given moment). There is not much seating space here... so if you're coming here in the height of tourist season, expect to do a take away.

As for the flavours, you honestly cannot go wrong with any of them... well balanced and tempered sweetness to allow each nut or fruit to burst through onto your tongue and possibly make your eye roll backwards. Ok maybe not that much... but at least put you in a chilled food coma of bliss.

Strawberry - wonderful berry sweetness that has a bit of tartness that makes you know this isnt some jam or fake powder. The big chunks of bold red strawberries was so delicious.

Pistachio - incredible flavourful and creamy... it has the perfect shade of light army green that makes you know that there is no fake colouring. I love how they told us they hand picked and crushed the pistachios themselves.

Tiramisu - This was definitely the sweetest of the bunch with its bold espresso flavour intermixed with creamy sweetened milk and crushed lady fingers giving a wonderful textural crunch.

Amarena Cherry - if you see this, just get it. I have no idea what is growing in the soil but I can only compare this to the best sweetest and boldest dark black cherries I've tried in Niagara region. Except the entire gelato tastes of the best cherry. I love how the cherries are big and juicy instead of icy.

Lemongrass - Their namesake is not the herb/spice lemongrass but rather a wonderfully creamy lemon creme base with white chocolate pearls adding a nice sweet and creaminess to the lightly sour lemon.

Honestly you cannot get better than this so close to the Vatican City. I was really impressed and found the service and quality just as good as the ones I got in the heart...

My partner and I were in Rome for a week and we did go here almost every day. The sellers are very nice. The ice cream was very tasty and there were 3 types of cones, there was a very small size (I think for children), there were medium and large cones. you can ask for 3 ice creams in the middle and the biggest funnel and they give you an almost huge portion, so I think it's very good in the price category. If you are going to Rome, I definitely recommend you to visit here because you will not be...

The gelato here is exceptional! The service here is exceptional! The friendly staff help create a big atmosphere in this small shop. We found this to be a perfect spot for an evening desert and coffee. The cannoli's were so good we went back a second night to have one more taste. All natural food. Kind staff. Delicious food and coffee. Reasonable prices. Winner!! Skip the bogus gelato shops at Trevi Fountain and near the Colloseum come...