Best Gelato in Florence
No trip to Italy or Florence is complete without sampling the finest gelato the city has to offer, so pick up the best gelato in Florence and enjoy!
Best gelato in Florence
Gelato is a phenomenon in Italy, but nothing beats this melt-in-the-mouth ice cream in Florence, where this delicacy originated. Yes, it’s like ice cream, but it’s not the same. Gelato has less fat and it’s made slightly differently too, resulting in a firm texture. Authentic gelato colors are natural rather than bright and is made with fresh natural ingredients. Any good gelaterie will offer samplings of its various flavors.
The Top Gelato Shops in Florence
1. Perche No! • City Center • location
This historic family-run gelateria has been offering authentic gelato to happy customers since 1939. Perche No! means ‘Why Not’ in English, and this quirky personality permeates the spot, where you can sample a variety of flavors including some fabulous creative ones – rose, matcha as well as dairy-free and vegan iterations. You can also learn all about gelato in the Perche No! Academy. Expect to stand in a queue for your treat, but it will be worth the wait. It is hands down the best gelato in Florence!
2. Gelateria della Passera • Santo Spirito • location
This gelateria takes its ice-cream making very seriously and the results are absolutely sublime, and reasonably priced at just €1 per scoop. Enjoy seasonal flavors made daily, all rich and creamy and absolutely delicious.
3. Il Procopio • Sant’Ambrosio • location
Glorious gelato is made on the premises, in classic and interesting flavors. The signature delight is named after the store and well worth sampling. This gelateria is situated off the beaten track, but it’s worth searching for.
4. My Sugar • San Lorenzo • location
Innovative little gelateria that buys fresh ingredients from San Lorenzo market and transforms these into delectable if unusual delights as well as classic tastes that are smooth and sensational.
5. Cantina del Gelato • San Niccolo • location
Sit in this tiny square close to major sites including Ponte Vecchio and enjoy ambrosial gelato or, if you prefer, a milkshake! They import some of their ingredients from Brazil, so flavors are often unique (they also offer classic iterations).
6. Gelateria dei Neri • Santa Croce • location
Gelato never tasted so good, especially if you enjoy more classic flavors, which is why this store is so popular. They also serve sorbet, frozen yogurt and semi-freddo, a fancy Italian dessert well worth sampling.
7. Edoardo • City Center • location
Healthy gelato? You bet! Organic Tuscan gelateria with a variety of flavors in milky or vegan offerings, including unusual combinations and ingredients such as lavender and white wine. Served with hand-crafted waffle cones that are an experience on their own.
8. La Strega Nocciola • 2 locations • duomo location, San Niccolo location
This gelato is delicious and it’s available at 2 branches! Gelato is creamy and moreish, and they also offer sorbet.
9. Gelateria La Carraia • San Frediano • location
A renowned family-run gelateria offering more flavors than you can sample on one trip to Florence. You may have to queue, but the gelato is well worth it!