While wandering around the very civilised town of Lazise, nestling on the shores of Lake Garda, you…read morewill come across a small harbour. Along the side of this harbour are the most picturesque row of cafes and shops that you could ever want to see. Interestingly, if the day is warm, there will be one shop that has a large crowd outside it - La Cremeria di Lazise. Essentially an ice-cream shop, however the variety and quality are exceptional. Definitely worth a visit - and my tip is chocolate!

best gelato and various selection of taste in town, sometimes you have to wait, but it's worth i…read morepromise it

Best gelato in Brescia. Friendly staff, nice place to sit over the road. Decent serving sizes too.read more

Before we even looked at the menu, we were handed random samples like we were on a game show called…read moreGuess This Flavor or Else. No time to browse, no time to think. Just rapid-fire "Which one? Which one?" When I finally said "chocolate," the server hit me with a very pointed "AND?" ... apparently one scoop is not an acceptable life choice here. Prices were clearly listed: two scoops = €6. Cool. Simple. Except somehow both my friend and I were charged €10 each. When I asked why, they said it was because we got "bigger scoops." Fascinating concept, since that pricing policy exists nowhere on the menu and appears to be invented on the spot. If scoop size magically changes the price, maybe put that little detail in writing instead of springing it on customers after the fact..? So yes, €20 total for rushed, mediocre ice cream and a masterclass in upselling pressure. The staff wasn't friendly, the experience felt deliberately confusing, and the pricing was conveniently flexible in their favor. This place single-handedly turned a nice outing into a lesson in consumer vigilance. Would not return. Would not recommend. If you do go, ask about pricing before they start handing you ice cream samples to guilt you into a sale and then charging you for the deluxe surprise package.

Esperienza molto negativa a Sirmione durante la Pasqua…read more I miei figli (10, 12 e 14 anni) volevano acquistare piccoli gelati, ma il personale ha servito solo porzioni grandi senza spiegazioni, facendo pagare 40 euro. Quando ho chiesto chiarimenti, sono stata trattata in modo estremamente scortese: urla, aggressività e insulti. Comportamento inaccettabile, soprattutto nei confronti dei bambini. Non consiglio questo posto.

Frozen yogurt is also available in Italy. The Latteria Ugolini seems to be fairly new. The interior…read morestill looks very new. The colors are not so inviting, more sterile. Because there is no season, yet - not all kinds of icecream were available. The taste: Unfortunately I wasn't convinced. Only vanilla and chocolate were good, the other varieties weren't my kind of taste. So for the future: If I go to Italy, I'll have the typical Italian icecream.

Italy boasts a lot of fantastic gelaterias. Fancy ones where you first order and then go to a…read moreseparate counter to receive. Ones where there's an artistry to the making and shaping of ice cream that I have never seen anywhere else. In other words: Italy is the place to be, if you want to enjoy deluxe ice cream. ...And curiously enough, the best ice cream I have had in Italy (or anywhere else) was found in the tiniest, least extravagant shop I could have imagined. Cento per Cento is situated in a tiny, picturesque street just in front of Malcesines castle gates. Behind the counter, there's barely enough space for the two employees to maneuver, and in front of the counter, there's barely enough space for one or two people to marvel at the choice of ice cream. Cento per Cento has all the classics as well as some unique interesting creations of their own. And chocolate crusted waffles - of course ;) For three kinds of ice cream and one such chocolate cone I paid 4,5€ which, I'd say, is the golden standard of Italian ice cream. More expensive than, say, at home in Germany, but also much tastier. The flavors of dark chocolate, cookies, cherry and nuts all merged perfectly, the cone remained crunchy, and didn't get soaked through - it's all I could've asked for and more. If you ever happen to be in Malcesine, do yourself a favor and check out Cento Per Cento.