Torcè
Ice Cream Parlour, Italian, $$$

Celery and black sesame flavours at Torcè | © Emma Law
Since opening his first gelateria in 2003, Claudio Torcè has become well-known for his innovative and experimental flavours. He was one of the first to use non-traditional ingredients such as celery, gorgonzola and habanero chilli, and his creative, all-natural approach has influenced a wave of gelato-makers across Rome. Whether it be classic strawberry, bold ginger or the expertly blended pear, port and toasted almond, Torcè nails it every time. The original location on Viale dell’Aeronautica has the most choice and is well worth the trip (take metro B to Laurentina). A recent rebrand sees the gelateria switch to fructose (which has a lower glycemic index than standard sugar), lactose-free milk and gluten-free cones. The gelato remains exceptional.