This legendary ice cream cafe is located in the very center of Rome, literally two steps from the Pantheon. It's legendary because it has a very long history, famous admirers, and has even appeared in movies. But first things first.

Let's start with the fact that Giolitti is the surname of the owners of the establishment. They opened it in 1890, but back then it was just a dairy shop. However, the milk turned out to be so delicious that Giuseppe and Bernardina Giolitti soon became official suppliers of milk to the royal court. They started making ice cream here only about 10 years later. But the unique recipes allowed them to instantly win the love of visitors. The secrets of making the ice cream here remain closely guarded to this day.

The cafe gained enormous popularity thanks to the film “Roman Holiday”, in which the main character treats his companion (Audrey Hepburn) to “Giolitti” ice cream. After that, not only tourists but also show business stars, as well as famous politicians, tried to get into the gelateria. For example, John Travolta, Cameron Diaz, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Antonio Banderas, Justin Timberlake, Sharon Stone, and even Barack Obama with his whole family have been spotted there.

The only drawback is the long lines, especially on weekends. Be prepared for the fact that first you will stand in line at the cashier, where you will pay for the ice cream (there are small, medium, and large cups to choose from), and then you will stand in line again for the ice cream itself. When your turn comes, try to quickly and clearly name the flavors you want, and answer all questions about toppings simply with “yes”, otherwise you risk getting a noticeable shove from behind from the pushing crowd.