Grattachecca

Grattachecca is Rome's original shaved ice drink, scraped from a block of ice and drenched in sweet syrup, served from historic kiosks along the Tiber River. Each 12-ounce cup contains just 80 calories, making it the ultimate low-guilt summer cooldown. It costs 30% less than the average gelato in Trastevere, and it is faster to prepare than any other cold treat on this list. Named as a refreshing alternative to #9 Maritozzo con la Panna, Grattachecca provides an authentic, affordable escape from Rome's July heat.