Il Ponticello In Roma

31/07/2025: A neighborhood ice cream shop, with top-quality ingredients and a spectacular end product. In my opinion, one of the best in Rome.

16/07/2025: English version below. I learned about Corona Gelateria Naturale thanks to an article in Roma Today, and driven by curiosity, I wanted to experience this much-vaunted excellence for myself. I must admit, my expectations were not only confirmed, but far exceeded. From first glance, a clear and coherent philosophy is evident: strictly natural ingredients, carefully selected and expertly crafted, to offer a gelato that is the perfect blend of authenticity and refinement. The flavors, authentic works of gastronomic art, range from classics crafted with impeccable precision to original and surprising creations, capable of sparking curiosity and satisfying even the most discerning palate. Each spoonful reveals a harmonious balance, a silky texture, and intense aromas that reflect the quality of the raw ingredients. The staff, courteous beyond expectation and genuinely friendly, guides customers in their choices, suggesting pairings and passionately explaining the essence of each flavor. Particularly worthy of praise are the whipped cream, with its enviable lightness and smoothness—though it doesn't reflect the opulent sweetness typical of Sicilian tradition, to which I'm accustomed—and the cones' wafers, fragrant and full-flavored, further enhancing the experience. The only drawback, if one can call it that, is the price of the gelato, slightly higher than average. However, the extraordinary quality of the raw materials and the meticulous production process make this more than understandable. ENGLISH VERSION: I discovered Corona Natural Gelateria through an article in Roma Today, and driven by curiosity, I felt compelled to experience this much-praised establishment firsthand. I must confess that my expectations were not merely met—they were surpassed in the most gratifying manner. From the very outset, one perceives a guiding ethos of uncompromising integrity: strictly natural ingredients, meticulously sourced, and masterfully crafted, yielding a gelato that is the very embodiment of authenticity and sophistication. The flavors are nothing short of gastronomic artistry, ranging from impeccably executed classics to inventive creations that tantalize curiosity and satisfy even the most discerning palate. Each spoonful offers a harmonious balance, a velvety texture, and aromas that speak eloquently of the purity of their origins. The staff, unfailingly gracious and genuinely affable, enrich the experience with their warmth and expertise, suggesting pairings and narrating with palpable passion the story behind each flavor. Special commendation must be given to the whipped cream, remarkable for its lightness and refinement—though less indulgently sweet than the opulent Sicilian style to which I am accustomed—and to the wafer cones, delightfully crisp and richly flavored, completing the experience with artisanal finesse. The only minor drawback, if one may so call it, lies in the price, which stands somewhat above the average. Yet, given the exceptional quality of the ingredients and the scrupulous attention to detail, this is easily justified.