Gelateria Old Bridge

A no-frills gelato counter beside the Vatican walls, famous for generous scoops at fair prices — the queue of pilgrims and tourists after the Sistine Chapel is the best endorsement it needs.

There's no seating and barely any queue management beyond a simple line, which keeps things moving fast even when it's busy — a real virtue directly outside the Vatican walls where crowds peak right after the Sistine Chapel lets out. Portions are famously generous for the price, which is most of the reason it draws a loyal crowd beyond just convenience.