If you’re a food lover then Rome is a fantastic place to visit on a city break, with the Italian capital offering top class cuisine at every turn.

Pizza and pasta dishes will be order of the day when it comes to those who want to sample a taste of Italy but what if you have more of a sweet tooth?

In that case, you’ll have no shortage of options with the likes of Tiramisù, Panettone and Cannoli all being readily available across the city although there is one option above all that is ideal to eat on the go as you explore the streets…

Gelato is similar to the ice cream you can get back home, but is lower in fat thank to the fact it is made using less cream and more milk.

A slightly different method when it comes to making the end product also means gelato has less air inside than a traditional ice cream, which results in it being a denser desert with a richer flavour than you might otherwise.

Understandably, there are plenty of places within Rome where you can grab some gelato to go, but here are a few options to consider…

Frigidarium
Via del Governo Vecchio, 112, 00186 Rome

Located a few minutes away from the Piazza Navona, Frigidarium is little more than a counter that sits on a cobbled street but join the queue waiting to be served and you’ll soon be holding a cone of some of the best gelato in the city.

For an extra special treat, when you’ve chosen from the expansive list of flavours, you can have your cone dipped in chocolate which then hardens around the gelato to leave you with a desert to make the mouth water.

Gelateria Fassi
Via Principe Eugenio, 65-67, 00185 Rome

If Frigidarium is a small gelato store, Gelatraia Fassi is on the other end of the scale, with a large seating area usually packed with people enjoying sweet treats prepared by five generations of the same family for well over 100 years.

As well as traditional cones or tubs, you can order what is effectively a gelato sandwich or sample 'sanpietrini' - a small nugget of gelato covered in chocolate that is meant to mimic the cobblestones found across the city.

Gelateria Valentino
Via del Lavatore, 96, 00187 Rome

The Trevi Fountain is one of the top destinations for tourists in Rome, and there is no shortage of gelato stores in the surrounding streets to choose from.

Gelateria Valentino is one that should be on your list to visit, with a wide selection of different flavours being offered and at a reasonable price when you consider its location.

Gelateria del Teatro
Via dei Coronari, 65/66, 00186 Rome

Situated close to the Castel Sant’Angelo, the Gelateria del Teatro is regularly mentioned during discussions about the best gelato in the city - a reflection of the passion shown by the owners who launched the business back in 2004.

A huge amount of work has gone into sourcing the best possible ingredients in order to create the expansive menu whilst you can complement the gelato with a range of chocolates and confectionary that are also made by hand in house.

Come Il Latte
Via Silvio Spaventa, 24/26, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

If you want to pay a visit to Come Il Latte then you’d be advised to get in early, as quality over quantity is very much the approach here. Only a limited amount of each flavour is produced daily to reduce waste and to ensure that the gelato is as fresh as can be - and to maximise flavour and texture.

A huge range of flavours that are rotated on the menu are available depending on the season, whilst iced fruit slushes and frozen yoghurts are also offered.