Natural, made-in-house gelato in Rome, with vegan and no-added-sugar flavors, in some of the city's most beautiful spots.

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There’s a real difference between the you grab out of desperation and the one you seek out on purpose. After enough plastic tubs of swirly, unnaturally bright heaps, you start looking for something more serious. Gelato San Lorenzo is that something: born in its namesake from a project by Maestro Gelatiere Maurizio Dattilo, it reads Italian gelato through a contemporary lens, and has been named among the best gelaterias in Italy.

The philosophy here is one of subtraction. No artificial additives, no emulsifiers, no hydrogenated or refined fats, no synthetic colors or flavors. Every flavor is made with carefully selected raw materials, and in place of the usual thickeners the gelato relies on natural plant fibers, with less sugar and less fat, keeping the full intensity and honesty of the taste.

Alongside the great Italian classics, there’s a wide selection of vegan and no-added-sugar flavors, from Raw Almond from the Val di Noto to Sicilian Pistachio and Dark Chocolate made with raw coconut sugar: a line for anyone who wants a more balanced treat without giving up the pleasure of gelato.

Among the house favorites, Raspberry and Basil has become a small classic. In summer the spotlight also falls on the Avocado with Lime, Black Pepper and Sea Salt flakes, fully vegan and with no added sugar, along with fresh sorbets like Lemon and Roman Mint, Passion Fruit with dark chocolate shavings, and an intense Absolute Ginger.

Beyond its own shops, Gelato San Lorenzo turns up as kiosks and corners inside some of the city’s loveliest spots, turning a simple break into a very Roman experience. Picture a walk through followed by a cone in the shade of the Casina del Lago or in front of the Casa del Cinema.

Or an afternoon among the avenues of , with a stop at the elegant La Limonaia. There’s a break at , with the Tiber and its bridges in view, or a gelato at the after visiting the .

For a more design-led setting, there’s Casadante, and for a contemporary mood, Gelato San Lorenzo is a partner of W Rome. Because even a gelato made in Rome can become an experience: the scent of the gardens, the golden evening light and the history around every corner make each taste a little more special.

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