A welcome as cold as the wares they were flogging, it was something of a frosty start to my experience here. The staff seemed perturbed by my enquires about vegan options, but we got there in the end and I’m happy to report that the ice cream itself was of a good standard and ultimately quite agreeable. Of the three flavours I sampled, the pistachio came out on top over the hazelnut, though that’s not to say the chocolate was disappointing, merely that the other two were better.
Certainly not bad, but not quite exceptional, I’d returned here if required, however I know that there are superior alternatives in close proximity.
LL Gelatone
Small little shop close to the colosseum and a seated area near a small fountain. Pretty straight forward, plenty of options, first time trying gelato and I was far from disappointed. Honestly didn’t feel gross after eating it like I would from American style sweets. Excellent in my opinion (5/5)
Okay so listen, I know that tik tok says that the best gelatos are in those metal bins, which is not the case in this gelato shop, but the gelato here was one of the best I ate during the 3 weeks I spent in Italy! The fruit flavor were trully delicious.
Also look at how big the portion was and this was only 3 euros when I went!
the vegan options were not in the window with the vegan label, so we asked and i think it was all the ice creams with their name in green - worth asking to check.
i got vanilla and chocolate in a cone (ask for a vegan cone). the vanilla was yellow but don’t let that put you off, it was very good! so was the chocolate. 4€
There were many vegan options, but as far as I know, only fruits, no “soy gelato” as said in the description here. The options weren’t signed, and I didn’t ask but the scones didn’t mark vegan. And the worker use the same spoon in the vegan and in the dairy options, so it’s not very nice.
At the time we went there, they did have good options which were really good, but what is very important for us is a friendly staff. The one who served us, was unfriendly and impatient.
A BIG no-go was using the same ice cream scooper he used with the normal ice cream, therefore I had a big chunk non-vegan icecream in my vegan icecream
Vegan and Gluten free cones and gelato!!! I am both and it is difficult to find places to accommodate both! Love this place. Price is great! Very close to the colosseum.
Il Gelatone has several vegan options such as hazelnut, pistachios, pistachios and chocolate and sorbets. Everything is really good. Don’t forget to ask a vegan cone.
I am so happy to find this place. I am a new vegan so I've been missing my favourite pistachio in Italy.. Now I can have all the gelato I want! I had pistachio and coconut and they were both delicious.
Went back to the place that helped me go vegan. We booked a hotel next door so we could get it twice a day while we were in Rome haha. Their pistachio is still amazing and now have more flavours like vegan Nutella, pistachio Nutella etc. so good and reasonably priced (€5 for a large serve)
So many vegan flavors to choose from! 8 different options like salted caramel, pistachio, chocolate, vanilla... and they were so yummy. Some seating inside as well out of the heat.
Lots of vegan flavours to choose from and all clearly marked, staff very friendly and helpful. We had the salted caramel and Nutella flavours - so so good!
56 Reviews
First Review by CraigFruitbat
keep_it_tdy
Points +15486
Progressively Got Better - Edit
A welcome as cold as the wares they were flogging, it was something of a frosty start to my experience here. The staff seemed perturbed by my enquires about vegan options, but we got there in the end and I’m happy to report that the ice cream itself was of a good standard and ultimately quite agreeable. Of the three flavours I sampled, the pistachio came out on top over the hazelnut, though that’s not to say the chocolate was disappointing, merely that the other two were better.
Read moreCertainly not bad, but not quite exceptional, I’d returned here if required, however I know that there are superior alternatives in close proximity.
Guest
shorty97
Points +538
Excellent pistachio - Edit
The vegan pistachio ice cream is the best ice cream I have ever tasted. Clear recommendation, even if there were only 5 vegan varieties.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-13
Cons: Not many options
Guest
MontseMons
Points +658
Buen helado - Edit
Rica heladería con opciones veganas.
Read moreCucuruchos de galleta sin gluten y vegana.
Muy rico y cremoso
Guest
Richards_E.C.
Points +756
Nice treat - Edit
LL Gelatone
Read moreSmall little shop close to the colosseum and a seated area near a small fountain. Pretty straight forward, plenty of options, first time trying gelato and I was far from disappointed. Honestly didn’t feel gross after eating it like I would from American style sweets. Excellent in my opinion (5/5)
Pros: Quick service, Good area, Great taste and variety
Guest
joblo016
Points +113
Very good! - Edit
Okay so listen, I know that tik tok says that the best gelatos are in those metal bins, which is not the case in this gelato shop, but the gelato here was one of the best I ate during the 3 weeks I spent in Italy! The fruit flavor were trully delicious.
Read moreAlso look at how big the portion was and this was only 3 euros when I went!
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-20
Guest
SorayaMoralesMoore
Points +519
Exquisito - Edit
Excelenteeee, muchas opciones veganas, muy buena atención, no es tan barato pero definitivamente lo vale!
Read morePros: Muchas opciones veganas, Buena atención
Cons: Algo caro
Guest
DonRainbow
Points +642
Best Ice cream in Rome - Edit
Amazing taste, best vegan pistazio ice cream
Read moreGuest
courtneymclean123
Points +164
Better elsewhere - Edit
I can’t understand how this gelato place has so many reviews! I found the gelato quite awful with a weird taste.
Read morePros: 5-6 vegan options
Guest
beccafirman
Points +91
great! - Edit
the vegan options were not in the window with the vegan label, so we asked and i think it was all the ice creams with their name in green - worth asking to check.
Read morei got vanilla and chocolate in a cone (ask for a vegan cone). the vanilla was yellow but don’t let that put you off, it was very good! so was the chocolate. 4€
Guest
BarAzar
Points +239
Yummy ice cream - Edit
A few vegan non-sorbet options
Read moreThe melon sorbet was the best we had!
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Guest
lyorns
Points +136
Delicious and smooth - Edit
At least four vegan options, gelato was very smooth and delicious!
Read moreGuest
micheljung
Points +82
No more vegan gelati? - Edit
They had trays for vegan gelato but none were available. Only sorbets.
Read morePros: Looks nice
Cons: No vegan options
Guest
lahziesmann
Points +611
A lot of options, tasty - Edit
There were many vegan options, but as far as I know, only fruits, no “soy gelato” as said in the description here. The options weren’t signed, and I didn’t ask but the scones didn’t mark vegan. And the worker use the same spoon in the vegan and in the dairy options, so it’s not very nice.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan options
Cons: Same spoon for dairy and vegan products
Guest
KaasachtigKoekje
Points +95
Fine - Edit
It was good gelato, but not amazing. I also didn’t think the man who was helping us was very friendly. Seemed to be very rushed
Read moreGuest
AllegraSchmidt
Points +24
Good icecream but - Edit
At the time we went there, they did have good options which were really good, but what is very important for us is a friendly staff. The one who served us, was unfriendly and impatient.
Read moreA BIG no-go was using the same ice cream scooper he used with the normal ice cream, therefore I had a big chunk non-vegan icecream in my vegan icecream
Guest
Lmealone
Points +22
Best Gelato ever!!!! - Edit
Vegan and Gluten free cones and gelato!!! I am both and it is difficult to find places to accommodate both! Love this place. Price is great! Very close to the colosseum.
Read morePros: Great price, Vegan, Gluten free
Guest
SvetlanaAntipova
Points +105
The best gelato I’ve ever eaten - Edit
Il Gelatone has several vegan options such as hazelnut, pistachios, pistachios and chocolate and sorbets. Everything is really good. Don’t forget to ask a vegan cone.
Read morePros: Delicious gelato, Friendly atmosphere
Guest
MoniqueGordon
Points +387
Delicious! - Edit
I am so happy to find this place. I am a new vegan so I've been missing my favourite pistachio in Italy.. Now I can have all the gelato I want! I had pistachio and coconut and they were both delicious.
Read moreWent back to the place that helped me go vegan. We booked a hotel next door so we could get it twice a day while we were in Rome haha. Their pistachio is still amazing and now have more flavours like vegan Nutella, pistachio Nutella etc. so good and reasonably priced (€5 for a large serve)
Updated from previous review on 2015-08-09
Pros: Delicious, Cheap , Wide Variety
Guest
bearbos
Points +63
Tasty vegan flavours - Edit
They have different special vegan flavours which are signed
Read morePros: Many vegan flavours, Delicious
Guest
julietdbrown
Points +24
This!! Was!! So!! Good!! - Edit
Had the pistachio, hazelnut and Nutella and all made my day. So incredible and such lovely service. 10/10
Read moreVegan cones available but I didn’t get one
Pros: Lots of vegan tings , Service is so nice , Vegan cones
Guest
cezy
Points +55
Amazing vegan flavors - Edit
They had a wide range of vegan gelato and all the fruit flavors were also vegan😄
Read morePros: Lots of vegan flavors , Vegan certification
Cons: No vegan cones
Guest
KenseyS
Points +112
So many options! - Edit
So many vegan flavors to choose from! 8 different options like salted caramel, pistachio, chocolate, vanilla... and they were so yummy. Some seating inside as well out of the heat.
Read moreGuest
JonnaLinde
Points +399
Best gelato in Rome - Edit
This was amazing! There were so many flavors to choose from and the taste was so good!!
Read moreGuest
BF88
Points +103
Huge vegan ice cream selection - Edit
Best ice cream shop I tried in Rome. Big selection of very tasty vegan ice creams. I had the vegan Nutella flavor and would come back any day
Read moreGuest
EmilyM
Points +132
Great - Edit
Tons of flavors and very friendly staff. Very generous portions. Lots of vegan options.
Read moreGuest
helloe_chloe
Points +26
So good! - Edit
Lots of vegan flavours to choose from and all clearly marked, staff very friendly and helpful. We had the salted caramel and Nutella flavours - so so good!
Read moreGuest
roz
Points +98
cheap & tasty - Edit
near the Trevi fountain, many flavors to choose from
Read morePros: multiple vegan options, very good price
Guest
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