Fatamorgana Monti

Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo


One of Rome's finest artisanal gelaterie, Fatamorgana whips up delicious, gluten-free gelato in a range of fantastic flavours – citrus and ricotta, peanut or seed-studded pumpkin, among others. Sit and enjoy on the pretty cobbled square in front, or contemplate the large photo behind the counter (from the classic film La Banda degli Onesti starring Totò, shot just around the corner).


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