Gelateria Dondoli is one of San Gimignano's most iconic culinary stops, transforming a simple…read moregelato into a memorable Tuscan experience. It is located in the heart of Piazza della Cisterna, the award-winning gelateria is known for its rich, ultra-creamy textures, high-quality local ingredients, and inventive flavors created by master gelato maker Sergio Dondoli. While classics like pistachio and chocolate are exceptional, the shop is especially famous for creative combinations such as saffron and pine nut cream or pink grapefruit with sparkling wine. We tried Rosemary Baby (Raspberry and Tuscan rosemary) and safron and pine nut cream gelato. Nothing like we ever tasted...The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with long lines that reflect its international reputation. We waited in line about 30 minutes but was well worth it. Despite the long line and higher prices, Gelateria Dondoli remains a must-visit destination. Enjoying a cone beneath the medieval towers of San Gimignano turned the experience into more than dessert...it becomes part of the town's charm, and unique character.

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.

The one saving grace walking to the top of the narrow cobblestone street of 13th century San…read moreGimignano, is there is a gelato shop. The main street was built with an uphill incline so all the water (and debris) would flow downhill. I presume it was also for defensive measures. GdO self proclaims itself to have the best gelato in the world. I wanted to try the saffron flavor that the tour guide recommended. The gelato was very good in texture. However, I really didn't taste the saffron. Mija & ITC ate gelato every night, and they said, very good, but not the best they had. Nonetheless, the staff is super friendly, and the line moves quickly. There is no seating, so we sat in the alleyway of an adjacent side street. GdO is a good place to stop and enjoy a gelato while you are exploring the medieval city of SG.

Lots of hype about this place but I honestly did not taste it. Clean location, friendly staff but…read morewe had better in Venice. The town is absolutely beautiful and the location of this place could not have been better. It was hot the day we visited so to cool off a gelato was in order. Just not a four or five star place.

What an absolute treat! From cookies to gelato, and featuring a variety of coffee options,…read morePasticceria Giovannini is worth the stop. The cookies are all crumble in your mouth fresh, with an attention to quality that is immediately apparent. Each offering has a unique style and flavor, and everything is very reasonably priced. The staff is super friendly, especially if you're making an effort to communicate in Italian. And as you'd expect, this cafe has a neighborhood, local feel. It's stylish and lively, but not overwhelming. One of our favorite spots in Montecatini.

Words don't do this place justice! Amazing pasticceria!!! Friendly staff, super affordable, amazing…read moreespresso and the desserts are out of this world. My mother and I were on vacation in Montecatini at a hotel that was a 1 minute walk away (dangerous). Our morning routine was to get a cappuccino and un caffe. The espresso was strong and full of flavor. Most days we came back later in the day and tried other varieties - all great. Now about the desserts....nothing like I've ever tasted in America! Everything was so clean, had unique tastes with a perfect amount of sweetness - just mouthwatering. The prices were super low too. One visit we got 5 pastries for 8 euros. Giovannini makes me want to vacation there again ASAP!!

Of course -- here's an updated version of the review including your specific experience with the…read morerude staff: Extremely Rude Service - Not Recommended We stopped at Bar Gelateria Combattenti in Germignano hoping for a pleasant break, but the experience was anything but. After politely ordering a simple glass of wine, we kindly asked where the restroom was -- only to be met with unbelievable rudeness from the two ladies working there. Their attitude was completely uncalled for -- unfriendly, dismissive, and frankly disrespectful. It felt like we were bothering them just by being there. For a hospitality business, treating paying customers this way is unacceptable. The wine was average at best, and the unwelcoming service completely ruined the visit. With so many warm and friendly places in Tuscany, there's absolutely no reason to stop here. Avoid it.

I gave it a one star because the system does not allow you to do No star. The staff here a very…read morerude and considerate of travelers and tourist for this to be one of the tour attractions of this town. The french fries seem to be cooked and old oil. The pork was cold. Maybe we should've asked for it to be warm, could only buy it on a plate did not explain the menu very well. I would not recommend this place. Continue up the hill for somewhere else.

Bar Piazzetta is a short walk up the main street after entering the walls of San Gimignano. Right…read morein the middle of the tourist shopping area with an amazingly big patio and inside dining area. You can sit and relax outside while watching people shop, walk, and talk. Where as the outside patio offers heaters in the winter time, we picked inside. With a friendly atmosphere, it made it easier to sit quickly and get served. Many Italian dishes to choose from. As we had been traveling abroad for 2 weeks, we were ready for a menu change. Bar Piazzetta gave us just that! So many choices to pick, and with such interesting descriptions of the food, we went with a burger and chicken dish. The burger showed up smothered with cheese, onions, mushrooms, and bread with "salad" on the side. The thin bread helped to maintain the original flavor by not overwhelming it with a "bread" taste. The chicken dish was stewed in tomatoes, garlic, onions, pepper; and came with a salad on the side. This dish was superb! The chicken was so tender, the garlic was tasty, and the veggies had a slight crisp to them; everything married well together and was top notch! Service was friendly, place was clean and even when busy, we were attended to very quickly. San Gimignano is a SMALL cute little walled medieval village and this place was exactly what we were looking for. If you ever have the opportunity to visit here...you will not be disappointed!

Nice little trattoria just a little way inside one of the main "gates" leading into San Gimignano…read more There's a lovely, large outdoor seating area where you can relax and people watch if you need a little break after making the uphill trek into town, as we did. On an especially humid, warm day, the shaded patio was just what we needed. We decided to stay for dinner after having drinks, and the food was fairly good. Between four of us, we ordered some caprese salads (very good!), two pizzas (prosciutto and margherita, both good), lasagna, which was cold in the middle and not what Americans might expect (it was mostly cheese and noodles with very little red sauce), and traditional spaghetti with a red sauce with pork and beef that was amazing! Service was fine. Nothing bad, nothing insanely great. I'd come back; the prices were reasonable, the location is tops, and the handmade pasta is really great.

pretty decent gelato! really sweet woman running the shop with standard gelato flavors. They won an…read moreaward for their mint gelato which was nice but it was more creamy than we expected and not really refreshing. It was still good, just not what we expected.

Great gelato, super friendly service. Their mint is quite authentic. For the main tourist drag it…read morewas our fave desert in town.

Disappointing coffee We stopped for coffee at this little…read morebar near the main gate. The coffee was quite bitter and watery - very disappointing!!

In San gimigano and you will find this in a few 5 steps after entering the main gate. They have…read moregelato, coffee and some food items. We stopped here for coffee and gelato and some cold beverages. The staff is friendly and they do have outdoor seating.

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!

This gelato shop has some unique flavors to choose from, however, it was the least memorable gelato…read moreshop for me. I believe I picked the Nocciola (hazelnut) and A Serena (sheep milk ricotta, pine nuts, honey). We enjoyed our gelato outside the shop with a view of the Lungari Di Pisa.

t's a cute little gelato shop, right by the riverfront. Very limited seating capacity inside, no…read moreseats outside, although the street itself is pretty busy and noisy I don't think anyone would seat outside anyway. Service was excellent, ice cream was good, not the best we had, but the combinations were really interesting. Ask for flavors of the day

We stopped here on our wine tour and it was the perfect little spot to try my fort affogato! He let…read moreus pick 3 flavored of ice cream, even if he had to use three different scoops and the coffee was also made with three different kind of coffee beans! It was a perfect place to stop for a coffee in between all of the food and wine tasting! I am sorry that I didn't get a photo of my treat as it just melted too fast!