Fatamorgana Gelateria

City Guide: Rome

By Maria Pasquale

Fatamorgana Gelateria

Rome

One of the, if not the, best gelaterias in Rome.

Italians take their gelato very seriously and Fatamorgana clearly has the Romans seal of approval. It starts with the ingredients, always all-natural, which morph into dozens of flavors from the classics like gianduia (chocolate and hazelnut), fior di latte, tiramisu, cioccolato bianco (white chocolate), zabaione (egg yolks, marsala wine), stracciatella (chocolate chip) and pistachio in three versions including one with Turkish pistachios and another with pistachios sourced from Syria. For those that like to live on the edge, the more inventive choices include: pensiero (grapefruit, lemon zest, and wasabi); sushi (mango, raspberry, basil and chocolate) and probably the most eccentric, chocolate with tobacco, pear, and gorgonzola.

The original outpost is in Trastevere, a sliver of a shop, but now there are several other locations around town and all of which offer plenty of sorbettos and sugar-free options. And everything, including the cones, are gluten-free.

While there may be a gelateria within in sight, be sure you remember to walk that extra block to Fatamorgana which is more than a safe bet, it is outstanding.

Must try:

Chocolate Tobacco Gelato

Gelato Master / Must Visit

Reservations: n/a

Hours: Daily 11:30am-11pm

Location: Multiple Locations - Trastevere, Monti, Prati, Corso

Address: Via Roma Libera, 11, Trastevere

Phone: 06 580 3615

www.gelateriafatamorgana.com

Ideal for:

Gelato
Snack Time

Social Media Images

Cannot get other user media. API shut down by Instagram. Sorry. Display only your media.

Terre e Domus

A unique dining concept featuring ingredient-driven plates.
- Rome
Terre e Domus

Must Try: Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredient-Driven / Enoteca

$$
Pianostrada Laboratorio di Cucina

This is Roman street food at its very best.
- Rome
Pianostrada Laboratorio di Cucina

Must Try: Bacca Burger (Salt Cod with Confit Tomatoes, Zucchini Flowers, Mayo on a Squid Ink Bun)

Gourmet Street Food / Pretty Patio

$$
I Porchettoni di Pigneto

Juicy porchetta and hearty pastas in a casual setting.
- Rome
I Porchettoni di Pigneto

Must Try: Porchetta

Culinary Institution / Casual Affair

$
Armando al Pantheon

Smack across from the Pantheon you'll find this must-dine Roman classic.
- Rome
Armando al Pantheon

Must Try: Spaghetti alla Gricia

Roman Classics / View of the Pantheon

$$
Gelateria dei Gracchi

When it comes to authentic gelato artigianale near the Vatican, look no further than Gelateria dei Gracchi.
- Rome
Gelateria dei Gracchi

Must Try: Sicilian Pistachio Gelato

Gelateria / Near Vatican

$
Pizzeria Ai Marmi

Sit elbow-to-elbow at Ai Marmi, Romans' go-to pizzeria in Trastevere.
- Rome
Pizzeria Ai Marmi

Must Try: Classic Pizza Margherita

Neighborhood Pizzeria / Cheap Eats

$$
Franchi Gastronomia

Franchi has been serving the residential neighborhood of Prati prepared foods and savory snacks for nearly a century.
- Rome
Franchi Gastronomia

Must Try: Panini

Snacks / Vatican Eats

$
Il Cuore di Napoli

For a taste of Naples in Rome, il Cuore di Napoli serve up all the classics.
- Rome
Il Cuore di Napoli

Must Try: Pizza Napoletana

Authentic Pizza / Cheap Eats

$$

City Guide: Rome