I told my wife when we were going to Italy that I was not interested in eating gelato, BOY was I…read morewrong. I had one bite on the first day we were there and I just completely fell in love with it. They were so creamy and tasty that I had three a day for the whole week I was in Italy. No matter where you got gelato in Italy, it was always sooo good. You could not go wrong getting it anywhere. The locations do not matter, trust me. Just get some! Service- Depended on the location Ambiance - Eating along the ocean is a must!

Finishing up a long day in Cinque Terre and needed a cool, sweet treat to pick me up. We came…read moreacross 5 Terre Gelateria in Manarola. Again, the narrow city views funneling you to the ocean are just beautiful. The storefront and line of smiling patrons leaving 5 Terre Gelateria guide us to this shop. The go-to lately (today) is the amarena cherry and stracciatella double dip gelato. The strong cherry flavor coupled with the smooth cream and shaved chocolate are a winner. I have to eat quickly as the heat is melting it rapidly. If you are in Manarola and needing a delicious treat, stop at 5 Terre Gelateria, you can't go wrong.

I came to Gelateria Il Porticciolo about 15 years ago, and honestly, it was amazing back then --…read moreone of the highlights of hanging out in Vernazza. Fast forward to now, and it's not quite the same. The staff isn't very friendly, and trust me, that matters way more than you think when you're on vacation. The gelato itself is still solid, especially if you're into fruity flavors, but it doesn't have that old charm that made it memorable. Definitely good for a quick fruity fix, but "service with a smart smile" was lacking compared to the way it used to be.

We couldn't wait to get out of Vernazza (unfortunately, our least favorite of the Cinque Terre),…read morebut we would gladly hike back for the cinnamon gelato here. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, but almost every review I read mentioned it as a must-try, and I'm so glad I did. It's a strong but delightful cinnamon flavor, and it's not overpowering. Our eyes widened as we ate it, because it tasted exactly the way a cinnamon stick smells. They somehow transformed a basic common spice into something new and exotic. I've never eaten anything like it before. Meanwhile, my husband got a lemon slush because we were hot and sweaty from hiking between towns. It hit the spot perfectly and was so refreshing without being too sweet. Even though I loved my gelato, I also couldn't resist stealing more than a few sips. The location is perfect too, just near the center of town and also near a ledge by the water where you can sit while you people-watch and enjoy your sweet treat. Definitely make this your gelato stop in Cinque Terre. Order the cinnamon, and I promise you won't be disappointed!

This was one of my favorite spots for gelato! They're located in Corniglia and there was a queue…read moreinto the shop. Since it was mid-day, the town was quite packed, but it didn't take too long to order. For the flavors, I choose basil and mint chip. Both flavors were very good and I quickly finished the gelato on the side of the shop. The basil flavor, especially, is a must! I highly recommend the flavor, it was surprisingly addicting and I would not hesitate to get it again.

Best Gelato Ever! Their Basil gelato with EVOO is so fresh and bursting with flavor - I wish we had…read moresomething like that in the US (or at least I have not had it yet). We also got the coconut which is equally good but the basil is definitely a must because you don't find it easily. I feel like the hike to Corniglia makes this place even more special. The scoop size is generous as well. Wish it was more accessible.

Good gelato. Had the kinder paradiso gelato. Good service. Girl behind counter allowed us to try…read more2 different flavors Walking distance from cruise port

Tbh the gelato was better than most options near Lake Como. fantastic selection of flavors, and the…read moreservice is decent. Unfortunately, the price is variable per visit, and the owners are seemingly dishonest about what they offer regarding mediterranean food. Of course, this is a risk to request anything aside from gelato with a store like this. My family and I had a bad experience and we would recommend that flavors are tried for taste, however I do not promote business to these owners.

Ok idk why but while we were on our honeymoon I was on a gelato kick and the limone y basilico…read moreflavor was my go too! They hands down had the best! We also tried their tiramisu and pistachio canoli (yes it is all in one) and it was so good we forgot to take a photo of it ooops lol. Defs check this place out if you need a little sweet treat! Place is small so you'll have to eat outside but service is quick!

Finally, in Vernazza and needed to reward myself with a good scoop of gelato. Gelateria Vernazza…read moreis the best spot in town so let's start here. All the shops here are small, but this place appears to have the most consistent lines on Main Street. We looked around and most patrons were getting the amarena cherry with good chunks of powerful cherries. The taste was second to none and had to be inhaled due to the warm weather. For an intense, flavor-packed scoop of cool gelato stop at Gelateria Vernazza for the best gelato in town.

Really delicious yogurt flavored gelato. Exactly tastes like sweet yogurt. Right by the dock with a…read morebeautiful view of Riomaggiore.

This gelataria has some gelato flavors. Rightly prices. Right next to great views of the Cinque…read moreTerre. What else do you need. Enjoy this place and great flavors.

Wonderful gelato! Great service. Family owned. We considered this the best gelato we ate in our…read moremonth long stay in Italy.

Gelateria Centrale is without a doubt the greatest gelato I've ever had. Granted I haven't had the…read moreopportunity to try too many gelaterias, but I can't imagine it getting any better than this! I stayed in Riomaggiore for the weekend (2 nights) and managed to stop by 4 times... and even though that might sound like a gross amount of times I enjoyed every single bite each time and definitely could've stayed for more! One of my favorite flavors ever is pistachio when it's made correctly so I was dying to try it out! The first sample I had made me fall in love. The gelato tasted exactly like perfectly roasted pistachios in a creamy form. It tasted so real and fresh and at that moment I knew how much I loved Italy. Here's a short list of all of the flavors I tried (again, I'm not ashamed!) Pistachio - 100/10 Chocolate - 9/10 Chocolate with Hazelnut - 7/10 Nutella - 8.5/10 Banana - 8/10 Watermelon - 10/10 Peach - 10/10 Even if you aren't staying in Riomaggiore, you should definitely make the trip to try this place! At 2 euros for 2 scoops and 2.50 for 3 scoops, it's a deal you can't refuse!

This was my first Introduction to gelato and I have been hooked since! Nothing compares to this…read morespot. They have the best flavors, so creamy, made daily. The flavors rotate daily. I can't believe how well priced it is for the quality! Absolutes foam the best gelato you'll find in all of Europe. My friend and I were eating this around the clock, and I wish I could fly over and visit now! The workers are so nice and friendly and the place is adorable. You can walk across and enjoy your gelato with a beach view, or on the beach! Doesn't get better than this.

The best gelato! Recommended by our tour guide for the Cinque Terre, the gelato was unbeatable. You…read morehave to try the basil one!