Gelato Showdown

MMMMMM gelato. Before your mouth starts watering too much.....I've decided today to shed some light on the gelato scene in Rome....and let people know there is more than the number one place listed in guide books to find fantastic gelato. In fact, I may have found a place to top it.


Giolitti.....known all over Rome as the best place to find Gelato. Dozens of flavors to choose from, a massive size small cone, the option for cone or cup, and the perfect location just steps from the Pantheon. Seems to have it all right? I would agree with you...until I met another contender. While I still give Giolitti its well deserved props for number of flavors and the option of cones ( I am a cone person myself), I have to say I may have found my new favorite pistachio in town.


Introducing.....Il Gelato di San Crispino.

Located just steps from the Trevi Fountian...another quite ideal location....San Crispino takes us back to the way gelato should be done. They have a limited number of flavors....but they are all done perfectly. The gelato is kept in tin canisters and covered...giving off a professional vibe...not to mention authentic. They only serve in a cup here....this is simply to preserve the flavor of their gelato. I must admit I've been spoiled by the number of options other places, however what they do have they do right. San Crispino is definitely the place for fruit lovers and for those who prefer to step away from the run of the mill chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

You can feast your eyes on pictures and all sorts of information on these two places here:

Giolitti

Il Gelato di San Crispino


When in the mood for pistachio, I will be doing my best to head back to San Crispino. However, when I'm ready for some chocolate or just really craving my cone, there really is no place like Giolitti. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised to find a contender to Giolitti. I now have more than one option for finding fantastic Gelato. But don't let my thoughts sway you....try them both to decide who really has the best selection, the best prices, and the best pistachio in town.