Much more than just
an ice cream shop
La Giudecca brings together three worlds—the bar, the gelateria, and the pastry shop—and ensures they all meet the same exceptionally high standards. The result is a premium experience in a venue that resembles a Parisian café, right in the heart of San Giovanni.
Three worlds, one counter.
A bar, ice cream shop, and pastry shop all share the same space. They’re not just side by side—they’re united and elevated to the highest quality, offering a premium experience in every detail.
Bar
The art of coffee, served with the care of a bistro: from your morning espresso to your afternoon break, all served in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Parisian café.
Ice Cream Shop
Soft-serve ice cream made fresh every day in our open kitchen, with ever-changing flavors inspired by the origin and seasonality of our carefully selected ingredients.
Pastry Shop
Homemade treats and classic Italian desserts, which vary with the seasons and holidays throughout the year.
The elegance of a Parisian café
An intimate, warm, and bright space, with the charm of a Parisian bistro and the warmth of a neighborhood café. Velvet, tasteful furnishings, and just the right lighting invite you to slow down.
Here, a break isn’t just a quick stop: it’s a moment to savor while sitting calmly, just a stone’s throw from the Basilica of St. John.
Tradition, innovation, taste.
Three words that aren’t just a slogan, but the way La Giudecca brings its three worlds to the highest level of quality.
Tradition
We don’t limit ourselves to our own region: we explore Italy’s diverse culinary cultures to bring the authentic flavors of every region—from Sicily to Salento—to our counter.
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Most of what you taste is made right here in our open kitchen: ice cream, cookies, brownies, and waffles—including the batter. For everything else, we use only top-quality suppliers and the freshest ingredients, every day.
Flavor
It is the natural consequence of the first two. Artisanal craftsmanship and meticulous selection lead to a superior result: a premium experience in every detail.
Handmade, every day
An open kitchen is the simplest and most honest guarantee: you can see with your own eyes how the gelato and desserts you’re about to enjoy are made. Freshness and craftsmanship aren’t just promises—they’re the result of our daily work.
We’re meticulous in selecting our ingredients and monitor every step of the process to ensure only the very best makes it to the counter.
Handmade, every day
While the atmosphere evokes Paris, the name evokes Venice: it is a tribute to the Venetian island of the same name and to the image of the gondola, which has always been a symbol of elegance and authentic artisanal tradition.
This inspiration is reflected in everything we do—from our attention to detail to the identity of the venue, right down to the preparation of every single product.
Antonio e Marco
They are the ones who run La Giudecca every day, with the dedication of those who care about every detail and every person who walks through the door.
Their vision is simple yet ambitious: to combine a bar, an ice cream shop, and a pastry shop, all of the highest quality, so that every customer feels more and more at home.
What People Are Saying About Us
Gambero Rosso
Featured in the print guide “Rome and the Best of Lazio 2020.”
Puntarella Rossa
Nominated for the “spazio-salotto” format in the San Giovanni neighborhood.
Italia a Tavola
He praises the “old-school vibes” and the elegant café atmosphere.