Gelato Roma makes handcrafted Italian-style gelato and sorbet in Nelson, using rich whole milk from A2-tested cows and local fruit where possible. Its gelato is sold from a truck at Tāhunanui Beach on most sunny days, and the business also trades at events and night markets. The Isel Park market has the truck on Thursdays from 4:30 pm during daylight saving. It has 18 gelato and sorbet flavours all year, including salted caramel, stracciatella, hazelnut, tiramisu, peppermint and mango, and dairy-free and gluten-free options on request.
Stockists in Nelson include Doughtelier on Hardy Street, Cooks Corner on Hardy Street, FreshChoice on Collingwood Street and Cable Bay Café. The business was founded by Yuri Aristarco and joined by Kym and Chris Jack in 2022. Its gelato is made in small batches each day, and the sorbets use mostly berries from the Tasman region.