Hotels near Gelateria La Romana

Most gelato purists steer away from chains, but Gelateria La Romana, running since 1947 and now found across Rome and well beyond, earns an exception. The texture sits on the creamier side, and the flavours stay consistent from one branch to the next, which is reassuring when you are far from the centre.

A signature touch is the dark chocolate piped into the bottom of the cone before the gelato goes in, so the final bite is as good as the first. The crema and the classic cream flavours are dependable, and the cakes and pastries in the case are worth a glance. Lines build because the shops are popular with locals and tourists alike. This is the kind of place to use when you are near one rather than to cross the city for.

Pro Tip: Ask for the cone to be lined with melted chocolate - it is free and it is the chain's signature, but many staff skip it unless you specifically request it.