The best ice cream shops Italy

Delicious, delicious ice creams.

In the heart of the Brera district, a small gelateria offering a selection of excellent fragrances, all of which are strictly artisanal production.

A surprising and romantic story for this ice cream maker from the Dolomites, who arrived in Rome for love. His passion for ice cream has made him so famous that he has opened 3 outlets. A reputation wisely consolidated thanks to the quality of his controlled raw materials, most of which come from small-scale artisans. Careful selection of basic products, such as water from the Dolomites, organic milk and rigorously seasonal fruit, is the basis of his success. The flavors are many and distinctive - the choice is yours!

Just a stone's throw from the Trevi Fountain, a very good gelateria that competes fiercely with the historic Giolitti in the Pantheon. And with good reason: the ice creams here are also very good, all homemade, with unusual tastes and carefully selected quality ingredients (Sardinian honey, Amalfi lemon, fresh walnuts...). Gelati to discover. Another address in Rome's Prati district, via Giuseppe Gioacchino Belli, 43.

An excellent gelateria with an elegant front and gourmet flavours, from the great classics to original combinations such as "Benvenuti al Sud" ice cream with almonds, pistachios and blood orange. The house favours ingredients and products from the Campania region: lemons from Sorrento, apricots from Vesuvius, figs from Cilento... In short, taste and quality. Those who are not afraid of excesses will, on the other hand, fall back on the babà, served in large cups with layers of cream and syrup!

Gelateria in blue and white tones, which offers appetizing ice creams prepared with exclusively Italian products: pistachios from Bronte, citrus fruits from the Amalfi Coast, walnuts from Sorrento, apricots from Vesuvius, almonds from Puglia. A fresh and tasty stop along the passeggiata that, from Via Toledo, leads to Piazza del Plebiscito. Other points of sale are scattered throughout the city:

Via Toledo, 110.

Corso Umberto I, 16.

Via Alessandro Scarlatti, 97 (Vomero district, near piazza Vanvitelli).

One of the best addresses of Lecce for amateurs of artisanal ice. At the time of passeggiata, there's a crowd in this renowned glacier-pastry.

At the corner of Via delle Oche, this glacier is one of the most popular addresses in Florence. On summer evenings, even late, it is not uncommon to queue for 20 minutes before being served. Every month, a special flavor is highlighted. It is generally to be recommended as the company that manages the area puts effort into designing an original and/or very smooth ice cream. The house's crema leaves very quickly, but nougat, pistachio, hazelnut and coffee are all flavours that make the glacier's excellent reputation.

Magic and creamy ice creams in Garibaldi square. The gelateria La Bottega del Gelato, run by the Giaquinto family since 1979, is one of the best in Italy, a true reference for high quality artisanal ice creams. A dozen different flavors, prepared every day with ultra-fresh raw materials. Don't be fooled, this small place is crowded every day, especially in the evening, when the locals mingle with tourists to enjoy a cornetto on the banks of the Arno.

Unmissable on the piazza della Cisterna power station! But why are there so many people in front of this little place? Elected world champion several years in a row, Sergio Dondoli's gelateria is famous and people wait patiently in line to buy their cornet or coppetta. Tastes range from classic to very original: sorbet with vernaccia (the local white wine), crema di Santa Fina (saffron cream and pine nuts), rosemary baby (raspberry and rosemary), champelmo (pink grapefruit and prosecco), gorgonzola nut... A must have!

With its vintage decor, it's a favorite of locals and tourists looking for a good ice cream and a break on the quays of Dorsoduro. It's not the trendiest place, but it's a treat! Now's the time to order the local delicacy: gianduiotto, a chocolate specialty swimming in whipped ice cream. Then, with the Zattere as your terrace, you can relax on a blue and aluminum chair and enjoy the sunset over Giudecca, for example.

Not far from the Pitti palace, in the San Spirito district, at the bend of the pleasant little piazza della Passera, often several connoisseurs and curious await their turn in front of this famous glacier. Just the time to choose your perfume: hazelnut, watermelon, apricot, matcha tea, milk flower.... And to discover the creaminess of these artisanal ice creams, carefully prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients by Mrs Cinzia Otri. Don't trust the tiny front of the Gelateria della Passera, their ice creams and sorbets are literally delicious!

A very good ice cream parlour nestled in the hills above Corniglia. Star flavors include ricotta and fig, honey and walnut, and the surprisingly delicious basil. The ice creams are certified 100% artisanal. For the rest of us, there are crêpes and smoothies. Just try it and you'll agree with the general opinion: this is one of the best ice cream parlors in Italy! Generous, smiling service. At the back is a pleasant terrace surrounded by greenery, where you can admire an ancient stone vault. From here, wifi connection available.

Another mouth-watering ice cream shop. In a charming square of the same name, very lively in the evening, here's another good address not far from the Palazzo Ducale, where you can enjoy artisan gelati (prepared without colorants or preservatives). A fine range of chocolate (milk, dark, melting...), nocciola (hazelnut cream), gianduja, almond, macadamia nut or custard... But also refreshing Sicilian granitas. The welcome is warm and friendly, even late into the night on weekend evenings.

This great glacier in the modern garden also has its followers. It certainly offers the largest choice of perfumes from all over the city, including a dozen different chocolates, from ice to yoghurt, soy… But beware of the line, many are prepared for cream (not milk!).