We came here after going to the Accademia Galleria Museum. I came here because I really wanted to try a cannoli in Italy. We got the cannoli and arancino norma. The cannoli was so good. They put the cream cheese on the spot when you order so it's cold and fresh. It was so tasty. The other things we ordered were also very good. The owner that helped us was so sweet and very kind. They have the most tastiest desserts and savory snacks!! read more

Arà - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Very rude servers. Tried to enter to buy a snack and coffee. There was a line and so went to quickly wash my hands in their bathroom. At which point the lady behind the counter decided to stop serving and run to the bathroom to ask in a very accusatory tone "can I help you" at which point I said "not yet I'm going g to wash my hands and by right with you". Get response was "no not until you buy something". Atmosphere became a little hostile and certainly lowered my impression of the place. Not something I have felt elsewhere in Florence. This alone was enough for me to leave. There are better attitudes and nicer places to go all around. Stay away is my advice. read more

Sicilian street food, everything looked delicious, it was fast , clean & friendly. We each had a Norma which was a rice ball with eggplant &it was inexpensive & fabulous! read more

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Amazing food! Fantastic service by Rachel. She made our experience here worthwhile and special. The food was tasty and we had a bit of everything. 5 items total - arancino (Norma and Ragu), white wine from Sicily, cannoli, and a strawberry slush. Great quality food at a good price! read more

The first sign of an excellent cannoli is if they aren't filled until you order. It's the only way to get the true crisp ALL the way throughout your cannoli. And not only do they fill your cannoli fresh here but it's filled so full that I could barely take a bite. The cream here is excellent and not too sweet. Would 100% come back. read more

Arà - Grande cannoli! - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

Dinner for 4, excellent food, service and amazing staff. All the entrees were amazing. Will go again

Literally the most INSANE arancini EVER!! Get the mozzarella one. It was the best thing I've eaten in Italy!! And they go fast. So make your way over and if you're lucky you'll get a fresh one too!! It is so delicious and such a cute little place; you would never know it has the best arancini in the world inside. read more

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For when you want Sicilian street food in Firenze. OK, that may sound a little weird, but the key is that you can actually get good versions thereof here. The gelato is good (not outstanding, but good), and, apparently, the granita is great - "apparently" 'cos it's a summer-only thing. Anyhow, if you're in the mood for arancini, etc. - go read more

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It is a good day when I can satisfy a cannoli craving. If you and your fellow travelers find yourself stuck in a line for a museum, you can always pass the time by getting some Sicilian treats to share. I stepped inside and I was trying to decide between a cannoli or some gelato. Then I saw the Jesus head on the counter and I took that as a sign of encouragement to get both. I got a cannoli with pistachio and a small cup of mandarino & pistachio gelato. With sweets in hand, I took them back to the line to share these with Mr. Joy. The cannoli had a very crunchy, thick shell with thick ricotta cream filling that oozes out with every bite. The cream had a nice almond flavor. The pistachio and mandarin orange flavors didn't go so well together, but those were the flavors that I wanted the most. A nice citrus orange for a refreshing flavor and pistachio, just because pistachio is nice. The gelato was pretty good, but the cannoli was better, albeit a little too sweet. read more

Arà - Cannoli w/ pistachio - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Excellent service, very earthy flavors. Heavy, thick texture on the gelato that wasn't for me.

Pretty good cannoli. Some people here said this was the best cannolo they've ever had. Give me a break. You're on vacation. I get it. You're enjoying yourself. But I've had many better canollli in the states. The filling was very good. It was smooth and savory and just sweet enough. The ricotta was prevalent, but not overdone. However, the shell was mediocre. It was overly burnt and a bit chalky. read more

Arà - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

This place was definitely on my itinerary after I read that it had the best cannoli in town. We were on our way from Galleria dell'Accademia to Museo Leonardo da Vinci when we passed by it too. I call it fate. Most places have the entire cannoli (shell and cream) on display. But Arà has the shells in the display case and then they fill it with cream when you buy the cannoli. That's how you get the freshest taste. They dip one end in cocoa powder and the other in crushed pistachios. Talk about DELICIOUS! The whole thing costs about €3 and totally worth it. Much better than the places that serve cannolis with cream that's been refrigerated for hours. If you're ever in Florence, definitely drop by and try a cannoli. read more

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Authentic gelato and fresh made cannolis!! very attentive staff, we spent all day in Florence and this was by far the best! read more

Arà - cool sculptures inside - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

I'm so glad that I found Ara on Yelp! While gelato is great, I wanted an Italian pastry in Italy too. It wasn't super easy finding a cannoli in Italy, but I'm glad I waited for Ara. They don't fill the shells until you order them. The shell was perfectly crispy and powdered with powdered sugar, the ricotta was fresh, smooth and creamy, and there was a little dusting of pistachio on one end and almonds on the other. He enjoyed his lemon sorbet. We also got for later an arancini with proscuitto. All this for 7 Euro. The arancini was huge and it was still great later on. Who doesn't like fried balls, right? The proscuitto was more finely mashed, I would have liked some pieces instead, but it was a solid snack indeed. I like how Ara offers a variety of sweet and savory items to snack on. read more

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Cannoli are spot-on. You know this place is good when it's a legit Sicilian dessert place and the shells are crispy and then filled just before you eat. And the ricotta filling is delicious and not cloyingly sweet. And only for 2.5 euros! I also tried their desserts too--pistachio, gianduja (hazelnut chocolate), and ricotta. The ricotta was too creamy/rich for me, so we went with pistachio and gianduja. Their ice cream was good, but different than other ones I've had in Florence. Pistachio flavor was strong and had bits of pieces of nuts in them, but because of that, the texture was grainy. So I wasn't a huge fan of it their gelato. But still, 5 stars for specialty food and friendly service :) read more

Arà - One big cannoli big enough to share! - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

Smoothest and fresh gelato!! Nothing tastes artificial !! Hazelnut, Almond, Pistachio

I loved this gelato, the texture was perfect and flavours great. I had ricotta and pistachio, which was also a great combination! €2 for a small cup, but you could chose more than one flavour. (€0,5 extra for the pistachio) Staff was very nice! read more

Arà - Ricotta and pistachio for me, chocolate for Gustav. - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

The cannoli they make here is worth the trip. They are fresh filled when ordered and the filling is super creamy, sweet, and full of great flavor. The shell is nice and crisp with a great baked flavor. They dip the ends in what tasted like pistachio and one other nut. Overall it was one of the best I've tried, I would highly recommend this place. read more

Arà - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

During my trip to Florence I was determined to find the best cannoli and tiramisu. I think this place wins for both. The tiramisu was so moist. The cannoli was to die for. They filled it as I ordered it. I ate it before I was even a block away. read more

Arà - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

Such a delight! My party was in line to see David and we wanted to get a bite as we waited. The perfect place to try some delicious street food! I loved the arancini that I had. Hit the spot perfectly! read more

Our favorite gelato in Florence. Strong pistachio flavor and hardly even sweet- totally perfect. And we went to a lot of places.

Came for the Cannoli - holy moly... it was pretty dang good! Crispy shell, smooth ricotta (not overly sweet) and a nice dusting of pistachios. Best I ever had? probably not... but it was definitely near the top and I definitely recommend! Brings all the qualities one desires in a Cannoli experience. If you're in the area, drop in and try one for yourself! read more

Arà is a great spot to get some quick authentic Sicilian eats in Florence! They stuff their cannolis right on spot and their gelato is to die for! read more

Arà - Pistachio gelato - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

Hands down best cannoli I've ever had. Perfection. Will be going back at least once before we leave.

Rating: 92/100 pts I feel a burning obligation to mention that Ará served me the single best cannoli I've ever had in my life. I didn't try anything else, so this review is just for the one cannoli (err, cannolo) I had. I found there to be a great deal more care and attention given to the ingredients and preparation. The cannoli shells are on display, empty, and filled to order. Crushed pistachios are sprinkled onto one end, crushed almonds on the other. Most crucial, however, was the filling: it is not overly sweetened or processed; instead, it has an elegant flavor. The ricotta is fresh and rich enough to not have to rely on sugar; you can even see the lumpy texture. There are no hidden chocolate chips mixed in, nor is there a need for any. Be sure to get your cannoli here. I imagine the other desserts are just as good, though. read more

Arà - Supreme Cannoli - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

The cannolis here are pretty tasty! They are filled as you wait and dipped with a pistachio mixture and also another almond nut type mixture. The creamy filling was not too sweet and had the perfect texture. A lot of locals were ordering the arancine balls I wish I would have tried but we were so stuffed I couldn't. They came in an assortment of flavors and did look delicious though. read more

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Sono Siculi! The best granita, cannoli, and Arancine north of Catania. They are the real deal, from southern Sicily. read more

Arà - The only place that makes a decent cannolo north of Catania ;) - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

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Amazing hand filled cannolis and fried rice balls. Everything is so authentic you'll love it, plus it's all reasonably priced too. A must try while you're in Florence for some authentic food read more

Arà - Pistachio cannoli - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

Came to Ara as there are raving reviews of the best Cannoli here and it didn't disappoint! My husband and I came here at 10:30am, just a little after they opened. We got one cannoli to share and it was awesome. The crust was great. Not too sweet. Definitely a must try! read more

Arà - Cannoli with pistachio and almond - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

Went here on the advice of Trip Advisor and it didn't disappoint! If you're a fan of cannellonis you'll love these, which are made to to order. read more

Arà - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

We had mistakenly went to another place thinking it was Ara but quickly found our way here for supposedly the best cannoli in Florence. Most places have really sweet fillings for the cannoli but this one was so light and perfect. The exterior was perfectly crispy and delicate. It was a huge cannoli but was so light due to the density of the filling inside. The cannoli was sprinkled with powdered sugar and pistachio. It was truly an amazing cannoli. read more

Arà - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

Mediocre gelato with decent flavor but it was very icy and not thick either. Won't be going back.

We had been walking for hours in the sweltering heat of the Florentine summer, trying to get into any of the many tourist attractions but repeatedly turned away by the long lines and ridiculous entry fees. Feeling dejected, we turned to the one thing we knew would make us happy - dessert. A quick Google search led us here and biting into one of their big creamy cannoli was the happiest moment of our trip. Highly recommend. Best cannoli we ever had! read more

Arà - Delicious cannoli! - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

The recommendations notebook at the AirBnB I'm staying at suggested Ara and I'm so glad I paid attention. I wasn't wanting a big meal and stopped by for one arancine to take back to the apartment. It was so good and just what I needed to end a busy day. I had the ragu one, so that is the one I'm basing on my review. Did I mention it was very yum? read more

Arà - Enjoyed outside on the balcony of my AirBnB. - Sicilian Near Me - Florence, FI

I'm not sure if I've been spoiled with the cannolis of New York but I wasn't blown away by the one here like the other reviewers were :( maybe my expectations were too high. They fill the shell fresh upon ordering so it's very crunchy and fresh. Crushed almonds and pistachio can be added for no extra charge which is a nice flavor touch! read more

Really terrific sicilian Cannoli and Cappuccino. What's not to love? Authentic treats from the south of italy in Florence. This place is worth the walk for some really wonderful treats. read more

Cool and hip little Gellato shop with an upscale vibe . Gellato is made on site and great flavors that are a little more trendy than some of the canned options down the street. Avoid the tip jar, it isn't expected or necessary to tip in Europe as they are well compensated. read more

Delicious cannolis!! Freshly made and filled in front of you. We also had their Arancines and they were really good as well. Definitely go!!

Looked everywhere for Arancini in Florence and finally found it!!! Highly recommend the eggplant and the ragú version. Would eat here again.

Excellent cannoli!! I've only tried the cannoli, but it was amazing. This Sicilian shop is so cute, and every time I pass by, I'm tempted to try more sweets read more