Hotels near Otaleg

Otaleg - gelato spelled backwards - sits on Via di San Cosimato in Trastevere, between two of the neighbourhood's main piazzas. It was founded by an alumnus of one of Rome's pioneering gourmet gelato-makers, and the ingredient quality shows: order pistachio and you get real nuts and visible flecks rather than a smooth green paste.

The fruit flavours change with the season and are all dairy-free, which makes this one of the better stops for anyone avoiding milk. The stracciatella is silky and the dark chocolate is genuinely rich. Be honest with yourself about flavour strength, though - some visitors find the all-natural approach more subtle than punchy. Crossing the river into Trastevere takes a little effort from the centre, but the cup in hand pairs well with a wander through the area's lanes.

Pro Tip: Go in the early evening before the Trastevere dinner crowds arrive - the queue is short and the day's fresh sorbet batches have not yet sold out.