Creamy gelato
Customers describe the gelato as rich, creamy and full of flavour, with pistachio and hazelnut especially well received.
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947
Dubai Festival City
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 is an ice cream shop in Dubai Festival City serving artisan gelato, cakes and small pastries. Reviews highlight rich, creamy flavours, freshly made crepes and the chance to sample flavours before choosing.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
184 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Flavour tastings
Staff let customers sample different gelato flavours before buying, making unfamiliar combinations easier to choose.
Distinct flavours
The menu includes unusual combinations such as chai latte with whole almond and mascarpone coffee with dark chocolate.
Fresh crepes
The crepes are praised for their texture, with the banana crepe and Superior Crepe standing out in separate reviews.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as welcoming, attentive and helpful when recommending flavours or adjusting drinks.
Cosy setting
The branch is described as neat, cosy and warm, with a welcoming atmosphere for gelato, coffee or dessert.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sample first. Ask to taste flavours before ordering, especially if you are choosing one of the less familiar combinations.
Try affogato. For a coffee-and-gelato order, consider the in-house affogato, where espresso can be paired with a choice of 24 gelato scoops.
Share a cone. A medium cone can accommodate two scoops, which is useful for comparing flavours in one order.
Expect sweetness. If you prefer restrained desserts, bear in mind that the crepes may be quite rich and sweet.
Allow time. The shop can be busy, so an off-peak visit may be more comfortable if you want to sit and order more than gelato.
Plan the visit
Practical details
69C2+5RX
Al Jadaf - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Chai latte con mandorla integral
This no-added-sugar gelato flavour was paired with a second scoop in a medium cone and described as excellent.
Mascarpone Al Caffe con cioccolato fondente
A coffee-and-mascarpone gelato with dark chocolate, praised as a rich, balanced combination.
Hazelnut waffle with caramelised bananas
This waffle combination was ordered with Spanish lattes and received a strong repeat-order recommendation.
In-house affogato
The affogato combines espresso with a choice of 24 colourful gelato scoops.
Iced Spanish latte
The iced Spanish latte was enjoyed alongside a rich and creamy gelato mix.
Common Concerns
Small portions
One customer felt the medium ice cream serving and coffee were unusually small for the money paid.
Very sweet
One crepe review found the combination delicious but said it suited people with a strong sweet tooth because it felt a bit much.
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The Bottom Line
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 is a Dubai Festival City stop for artisan gelato, crepes, coffee and pastries. The strongest draw is the gelato: reviews describe it as rich, creamy and full of flavour, with pistachio, plain hazelnut and mascarpone coffee with dark chocolate earning particular praise. Staff are happy to offer tastings, which is handy when the flavour list moves beyond the familiar.
There is more to order than a cone. The Superior Crepe, banana crepe and hazelnut waffle with caramelised bananas all appear in customer recommendations, while the in-house affogato pairs espresso with a choice of 24 gelato scoops. Coffee also gets positive mentions, including iced Spanish latte and flat white.
The branch is described as neat, cosy and welcoming, and many reviews credit the attentive service for repeat visits. Families may appreciate the choice of gelato and crepes; one review specifically mentions a son enjoying the gelato. Two cautions are worth keeping in mind: one customer felt a medium ice cream and coffee were tiny for the price, and another found a crepe overly sweet.
The shop is often busy, so visit at a quieter time if you want to linger.