Intro: I was in Siena for Palio, the medieval horse race that takes place twice a year. It's a huge…read moredeal and that means Siena is going to be congested and a madhouse. An hour or so before Palio, I stopped by La Vecchia Latteria for a snack. Ambiance (2/5): This gelateria is pretty small, so given the timing, ordering was a bit of a mess. There's a small indoor area and the line was out of the door. Definitely a grab and go type spot instead of other ice cream shops that have plenty of seating and are bigger. No seating here. Service (3/5): Given the demand, they were trying to do the best they could by taking orders as quickly as possible. More of a controlled line would have been nice but they were working hard which is always appreciated. Drinks (N/A): Like most gelaterias, they have various soft drinks and water. I didn't order anything. Food (3.5/5): As usual, I went with the medium which allows you to select two flavors. I tend to go with a fruity flavor and a creamy flavor. The selection here is nice and consistent with the hundreds and hundreds of gelaterias that are spread out throughout Italy. Overall: Located in the heart of Siena, La Vecchia Latteria is one of the best and one of the oldest gelaterias in town. It makes for a good spot for a refreshing dessert on-the-go.

Great gelato spot in Siena. Short wait but well worth it. Tried some flavors but overall the…read moreflavors were delish. Would definitely come back and visit after some pasta

I went to this tiny gelateria and had some of the best gelato I've ever had. The combo of chocolate…read moreand coffee was yummy.

My partner and I had Gelato here both days we stayed in Orvieto…read more GELATO: 4.5. Limone and fragola. SERVICE: 4.5. Prompt and friendly. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Outdoor seating on Piazza Duomo.

This little street corner gelato and crepe shop offers some excellent gelato at really good prices…read more We stopped in later at night right before closing time, but they graciously served us gelato with a smile. I got a cup with both pistachio and chocolate hazelnut. The pistachio was one of the better pistachios we had in Italy with a strong buttery pistachio flavor. I get this flavor as a benchmark whenever I get gelato, and they passed with flying colors. The chocolate hazelnut was also great. It seems like they do a lot of crepes and Nutella-themed dessert options, and I would love to come back to try those.

Once you have really good Gelato as had here you can't go back! Oh my word was it good! Creamy…read moreand tastes were rich and authentic! I had chocolate and cafe and it taste like I was having coffee with chocolate in it! Hubby had pistachio and cafe and was blown away by taste! They have tons of flavors and are very pleasant and super fast!

This is local Italian flavor at its best. While wandering the streets of Civitavecchia one evening,…read morewe heard this commotion and saw a HUGE (and I mean HUGE) line of locals crowding the doorway at this gelato place. When you see that many people in line, you get in it! And I'm so glad we did. Ordering was not easy but we managed. The gelato flavors were inventive and looked all-natural (no fake bright colors and dyes here). I had the Zuppa Inglese flavor and it was some of the best gelato I've ever had. This is a truly local spot in a small, working class town. If you are an "uncomfortable" traveler, this place isn't for you. It is NOT touristy and only Italian is spoken. But if you want to soak up the local culture, make it a point to stop here for some ice cream!

The gelato here is amazing, maybe not the best we had in Rome, but it's delicious and very fresh.read more

recommended by alina from il fontanaro organic farm (a must try cooking class!). the gelato was…read moreexquisite, fresh, and packed a punch with fully natural flavors. i got the hazelnut and pistachio and it was such a heavenly combination. small joint, order and walk out - i recommend the steps in front of the church just across the way. this is THE gelato spot - don't miss out!!

If you've had gelato in Rome, you already know the standard is different--and Gelateria La Romana…read moreis one of those places that actually lives up to it. Everything tastes super fresh and creamy, and the flavors feel really authentic without being overly sweet or artificial. What I liked most is how consistent it is--whether you go for classics like pistachio or something more indulgent, it always tastes rich and high quality. It's the kind of spot where you can tell they really care about what they're making. The vibe is simple and focused on the gelato itself, not anything flashy, which honestly fits perfectly for a place like this. Always worth stopping by if you're in Rome and want proper gelato.

Ok, here comes the ex-pat with a ho-hum review of what seems like an iconic solid 5 star gelateria…read more It's fun inside, flavors are incentive. And they may even mix well. And very likely using a warm process. Very clean, payment / ordering process is efficient. That's where I say everything is good. The gelato - really not for me. It's very very sweet for my tastes. Which might be fine as it's nothing I would crave to eat more than once in a while - and not more than a few spoonfuls at a time. Not to worry, that's all you're getting anyway as the scoopers seem trained to smooth on your gelato like a thin coat of spackle, without ever filling the hole. That's all. I have to try some more around Rome to see if I'm bringing my untrained perspectives into this forum. As they say.... When in Rome.....

$1.50 for 2 flavors. All the nut flavors are delicious. Nice seating outside. Cash only. Great…read moreartisanal gelato in Montalcino!

The best gelato of my life! The basil lime is absolutely perfect. The pistachio butter was sublime…read more Wishing I lived in Italy just so I could eat this gelato regularly!!

Superb gelato. This was one of the best we had in Italy! The wait was about five minutes but that…read morewas ok since it was sooooo good. Most flavors had handwritten tags, so you know it's fresh!

Gelateria Dondoli is one of those places that gets a lot of hype, and it definitely draws a crowd…read morein San Gimignano. When we visited, there was a line about 15 people deep out the door, but it moved reasonably quickly. They offer a wide range of unique flavors -- things like rosemary, lavender, and other creative combinations you don't usually see. It makes for a fun experience trying something different. All the flavors we tried were good, and overall the gelato was excellent. We've had some incredible gelato elsewhere in Italy, but this was still very enjoyable. Worth stopping in if you're in San Gimignano. Grab some and enjoy by the well in the center of the piazza.

We had gelato every day for ten days in Italy and this was the best. I really want to like gelato…read morebut have never been that impressed with it on the whole. This place did a great job. Skip the rest and load up here!

Fell in Love! I and…read moremy girlfriend were in Rome and we wanted to go to Florence for one day. The train tickets were quite expensive (about 100 euro for one person), so decided to rent a car and drive there. After a while, we started looking for someplace to get coffee and I found in yelp this beautiful place was ahead of us in just a couple of miles. It's a very quiet and small Italian city where you will not find any tourists. Narrow streets, with a stunning view to Toscana. We liked this place so much, so I even offered my girlfriend to stay here. Caffe Venezia is a small cafeteria where you will find anything you want. Here you can have your breakfast, brunch, or lunch and the prices are three times cheaper then in Roma or any other big cities. The owner was a very polite and nice guy.

This place was a breathe of fresh air from all the touristy places we had been to in other cities…read morein Italy. The food was delicious and made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant has that Italian feel I was hoping to experience and I'm glad we discovered it. Also the owner was super nice and very welcoming! We loved this place!