Gelato tasting
Staff let customers sample several flavours before choosing, useful when the range feels hard to narrow down.
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947
Nad Al Sheba
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 is an elegant gelato shop in Nad Al Sheba serving artisanal gelato, pastries and coffee. Reviews particularly point to its carefully made crepes and broad flavour tastings, with a quiet, comfortable setting for a dessert stop.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
167 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Crepes
The crepe batter gets specific praise, including a simple butter-and-powdered-sugar version.
Quiet setting
One review describes a quiet corner of the mall, making it easier to linger over coffee and dessert.
Comfortable seating
The branch has plenty of comfortable seating for a relaxed gelato or coffee break.
Balanced flavours
Customers describe the gelato as rich and smooth without being overly sweet, with pistachio, lemon and strawberry mentioned positively.
Waffles
Waffles are a recurring dessert choice, with one visitor calling them the best they had tried.
Cake surprise
A cappuccino order came with two complimentary cake slices, an occasional hospitality extra rather than a stated standard.
Italian style
Reviews describe the gelato as authentic Italian, while the business identifies itself as serving artisanal gelati and pastries.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sample first. Ask to taste a few flavours before deciding; several reviews say this helped with the wide selection.
Coffee size. If you prefer milder coffee, consider ordering a single rather than the stronger serving one reviewer received.
Try crepe. For a straightforward order, try the classic crepe with butter and powdered sugar, praised for its batter.
Late dessert. The shop suits a late-night sweet stop, especially hot chocolate paired with a crepe or waffles.
Quieter branch. If you want a less crowded visit, one review says this branch is quieter than the Dubai Hills Mall location.
Ask availability. Check whether dark chocolate gelato or melted dark chocolate is available before ordering, as reviewers report gaps.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5959+RVJ
Nad Al Sheba - Nad Al Sheba 3, 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 – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Crema dal 1947
This signature-named gelato flavour is recommended alongside Cinnamon Roll and Salted Butter Caramel.
Salted Butter Caramel
A reviewer specifically recommends this flavour as one of the shop's standout gelato choices.
Cinnamon Roll
Cinnamon Roll is named among the flavours worth trying at the Nad Al Sheba branch.
Custard crepe
The custard crepe is described as especially good and is a useful option for a richer dessert.
Chocolate fudge in the cone
One review highlights chocolate fudge added in the cone as an extra finishing touch.
Common Concerns
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate flavour availability appears inconsistent: some reviews ask for it, while another says it was unavailable.
Hygiene concern
One customer felt hygiene needed more attention because it affected their comfort.
Strong coffee
A customer found the coffee very strong and suggested ordering a single next time.
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The Bottom Line
Gelateria La Romana dal 1947 in Nad Al Sheba is a dessert-and-coffee stop centred on Italian-style gelato, with crepes and waffles for anyone who wants more than a scoop. The reviews repeatedly mention friendly service, a quiet corner of the mall and comfortable seating, so it suits a relaxed post-dinner treat or tea break rather than a rushed takeaway. The gelato choices have useful variety.
Pistachio, lemon and strawberry receive individual praise, while the classic Crema dal 1947, Cinnamon Roll and Salted Butter Caramel are named as flavours worth trying. Staff have also let customers sample several flavours before they decide, which is handy if you are visiting for the first time. The crepes are another strong reason to stop: one reviewer especially liked the simple butter-and-powdered-sugar version because of the batter.
Coffee is part of the appeal, although one customer found it very strong and suggested ordering a single next time. A complimentary cake treat has also been reported with cappuccinos, but it should not be assumed as a standard offer. There are two practical cautions.
Dark chocolate availability seems inconsistent, and one review raises a hygiene concern. If either matters to you, ask before ordering and take a quick look around the seating area.