We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Profumo di Rosa

Via Cairoli 13A/R | Near the Palazzo Rosso museum, 16124 Genoa, Italy (Castelletto)
Website
Update restaurant details
Ranked #4 of 855 restaurants in Genoa
Price range: ₹ 166 - ₹ 717
Cuisines: Ice cream
Neighbourhood: Castelletto
Restaurant details
Neighbourhood: Castelletto
Write a Review

159 reviews from our community

88% Recommend
    121
    20
    15
    3
    0
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Seattle, Washington
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Rosa's enthusiasm and passion for her product is infectious! As others have said, she converses easily in many languages and encourages you to try many samples before making your choice. Everything I tried was delicious, I ended up with a scoop of coconut and a scoop of her newest flavor, Roger, which was a heavenly concoction of chocolate and I... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by scubabunny13 for Genoa
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Best ice cream in Genova town centre, in the beautiful via Cairoli, 2 minutes away from via Garibaldi, very nice atmosphere and excellent taste! Don't miss it.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by massiminoiltrace for Genoa
Perth, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Rosa was so welcoming - even opened her shop early for a couple of Aussies wanting to taste her Gelato before flying to Ireland! Can't say enough about her Gelati you must go and try - I don't buy gelati in Perth after tasting the real thing in Italy quite some years ago but Rosa's Gelati is out of this... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by jjPerth for Genoa
Medellin, Colombia
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We ran into Profumo di Rosa by chance: wandering around Genova we were called towards the place by the gorgeous displays of the gelato, all those colors and fruits seemed beautiful and tasty like every other gelato shop in Italy but these ones had something special, like magic! The little shop is a cozy and beautifully decorated little place. Rosa... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Durham, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I had the rose and pistachio gelato: The rose flavour was simply fresh and delicious, I wouldn't mind having the whole tub of it! The pistachio was nice but nowhere near as nice as the rose. The girl who works there speaks fluent english, she was so nice and helpful - she recommended restaurants for amazing food (and not overpriced)... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Phyllis C for Genoa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013 via mobile

Everything is fantastic ! Behind the counter You can meet always the owner who is fabulous whomen named Rosa. Icecream are her passion and each day You can taste different flavours like rosa, milk with honey, apple with cinnamon or more traditional like straciatella or vanilla. She speaks eanglish, german, portugese wich is impressive !!! The most important thing is... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Washington DC
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Ok, so let me start off that every time I go to Italy I search for the best gelato wherever I go and I have probably eaten at least at 50+ different gelaterie in Italy. I thought last year when I was in Milano that I found the best gelato at Massimo's but this year after visiting Rosa's, I crowned... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 3
See 2 more reviews by J J A for Genoa
houston
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Walking in the rain, with a bit of wind.......nothing planned...... just existing.... Looked up and saw this small shop with a line going out of the door. (Thinking clothing store .......music store ......Pastry shop)................NO......IT WAS GELATO........ and in-between all of those people I spotted the case ....and WHAM... the clouds parted and out came the sun...... LOVE....PURE LOVE........ Frankly the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Genoa, Italy
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

Rosa's really is the best gelateria in Genova and the best I've tasted in all of Italy - hence why I visit her three times a week!! Her gelati are always fresh and made from the best ingredients. Of particular mention are her pistacchio (the best i've had in italy!!) and mimosa (a lemon cream flavour with white chocolate wafers).... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Sestri Levante, Italy
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Please note this is an ice-cream shop, not a restaurant. Rosa the owner is very kind and charming, the ice-cream she sells is very good. She is fluent in many languages and dispels the conventional view that people from Genoa do not like tourists.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1

Travellers who viewed Profumo di Rosa also viewed

Genoa, Italian Riviera
Genoa, Italian Riviera
 
Genoa, Italian Riviera
Genoa, Italian Riviera
 

Been to Profumo di Rosa? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Profumo di Rosa, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing