Absolutely love this cafe bar. 100% recommend a visit. Prices are great, the tastes of all menu items are ideal. The atmosphere is beautiful and chill. Check out the back room. read more

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay My, oh, my, what a wonderful day Plenty of sunshine headin' my way Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! These Yelp Foreigners tired after crossing the Ponte Santa Trinita Bridge.. entered the Gelato Heaven of Vivaldi..There we were transported by the luscious scrumptious best gelato on this planet..:) Deep Dark Chocolate cup and Creamy Pistacio cup. All we could say was "Wow!!!"..:) Mister Bluebird's on my shoulder It's the truth, it's "actch'll" Everything is "satisfactch'll" Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay Wonderful feeling, feeling this way! Ciao mi Amicas, Avram J. Baskett read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Want a taste?!?..:) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Amazing gelato! So delicious, such a cute shop, and the woman that helped us was so sweet and kind.

Best gelato in Italy so far. Legitimate gelato. Real deal. Strong flavors. Delicious. I'd leave a pic but it's gone...

It was so unseasonably hot in Rome that my wife and I had to stop for a gelato right away. We try to avoid the obviously touristy places, because they tend to have flavors that are too sweet and with toppings that obscure the underlying base. I'm glad we found Gelateria Vivaldi because even though it was in a touristy area, the gelato was excellent: light, refreshing, and with the colors that said it came from real fruit rather than having additives as as to often the case into our areas. read more

My friends told me that Florence has some of the best tasting cheap gelato and I found it here! Pros: - Very unique flavors - I just ended up getting fruit flavors bc that's what I like - 2 euros for small (two scoops) - Very friendly worker Cons: - Place is small but you can either eat your gelato near the river or on your climb to Piazza Michelangelo read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Strawberry and Melon Gelato - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Happened upon this place when walking around the neighborhood after dinner. Definitely off the beaten path and unassuming from the outside. The owner and maker of the gelato was serving us and recommended the hazelnut and pistachio. He seemed to have a lot of pride and his gelato and boy did he deserve to! Hands down the best pistachio and hazelnut gelato I've had. So rich in flavor and creamy. So glad we found this place! read more

Great gelato. Fantastic flavors...old-school, handmade, and you can tell the difference. It's in a neighborhood...no tourists...locals loving it. Highly recommend. read more

Looking for legit gelato? You'll find it here. Loved this place as we walked to the Rose Garden!

I think I may be the only one who may not like this Gelateria... or too picky with my gelato tastes? I have eaten here twice and today's flavors were coconut, mint, and peanut. All the flavors were too sweet and the coconut did not even taste like coconut with strange cookie-like granules mixed in. I know it's blasphemy, but I actually threw away half of my gelato! Who does that?! No matter how much I tried to like the gelato, I just couldn't eat it. Maybe I'll come back and try the granita. The gelato prices €2, €2.50, €3.50, €5.00 & €6.00. The portion for price is comparable to other gelateria shops in town. The two stars goes to the really nice decor, comfortable indoor and extra outdoor spaces. read more

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NOT HERE FOR ICE CREAM ONLY While this place should be reviewed for its gelato, I actually don't find attractive their flavors. But, the place itself is brilliant and cosy. At the entrance, ice cream desk, but you can read they can make also granita, crepes, donuts, local cookies with traditional liquor, different kinds of coffee, with different kinds of milk. In the fridge there's quite the selection of frozen gateaux you can order and take away. Behind the scenes, you wouldn't expect that, a large living room with sofas and tea tables, rounded tables and a free wifi! So yes, this place is a gelateria, but I actually suggest to spend your time, study when it's rainy and you don't know where to go or sunny and you enjoy the outdoor space facing the Arno. Thumbs up for this place! read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

THEIR GELATO IS SO GOOD! I studied in Florence for 3 months and this place was right down the street from my school. I came here so many times and was never disappointed! Their gelato is delicious and unique because they add chunks of things to most of their flavors. For example, the coffee flavor has little pieces of chocolate-covered espresso beans in it, the coconut has chunks of white chocolate wafers in it, and the gianduja has actual pieces of gianduja (chocolate with hazelnuts) in it. They have a nice seating area in the back with free wi-fi so this is a great place to hang out and study or chat! read more

Amazing cafe and perfect service! The ambiance and setting is cozy and feels cam/peaceful. We ordered caffe, panino (sandwich) and a sweet. All were perfect and was served to us in the back. Great music, comfortable seating and a great way to rest after a long walk (especially in the pouring rain). We recommend and will try to come back for the gelato! read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Espresso, treat and mozzarella/basil/fresh tomato sandwich - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

My girlfriend and I were strolling through the center of Firenze when we decided to cross over the Ponte Vecchio Bridge to see what was up on the other side of town - Little did we know we were in for such a treat. Upon crossing the bridge and gazing back at the beautiful city, we stumbled upon this hidden gem right nearby. I first tried the hazelnut & pistachio gelato. Oh my god! It's like there was a party in my mouth. The texture & flavor was amazing. Pistachio was fresh -maybe a tad too sweet-but nonetheless amazing. I was so blown away that as my girlfriend was eating her strawberry gelato, I decided to go for round 2 and picked up a strawberry & peach gelato. Perfect taste and fresh. I have to say that this is by far the best Gelato in Florence! Gelateria Vivaldi small size will run you €2 and the medium will cost €2.50. The gelato shop is located in a great spot. There are plenty of tables with shade and you can just eat your gelato and gaze at the beauty that Firenze has to offer. Saluti! read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Strawberry & peach gelato. WOW - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

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R E J O I C E DELICIOUS VEGAN GELATO Italian gelato for folks who can't have dairy or just prefer to be vegan! I've been in Italy for a week now and have just been disappointed by the gelato I've had thus far. I stumbled onto this gem while looking for a place to sit while waiting for our dinner reservations around the corner. I saw the vegan sign for lunch, but didn't think they actually think they made vegan gelato. I sampled both the dark chocolate (vegan option) and chocolate (dairy option) and actually preferred the dark chocolate option. The gelato is so creamy and rich. I'm a huge fan of rich, dense chocolate cakes and this was the jackpot for me. It was my favorite cake, but in gelato form. The small size will run you €2 and the medium will cost you €2.50. You probably won't need more gelato than that. Just come back tomorrow to try more flavors! The cafe is very cute and plays awesome music. The vibe is very relaxed and a great place to study or catch up with friends. I'll come back here everyday to try all 6 of their vegan flavors. read more

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This is a cute little ice cream shop right next to the Arno river. There is a fairly large variation of ice cream and it's all very fresh! I had the Oreo and pistachio flavors which went really well together. However the reason why this place earned 5 stars is because of the hidden cafe behind the ice cream shop. This beautiful cafe is an amazing addition and is very quiet space which i can imagine is a great work space and better yet seems to only harbor Italian customers! Clearly making the cafe a more desirable location. Back to ice cream, the pistachio is great, the Oreo is great, almond, yogurt and stracciatella are really really nice. Those are the ones my group tried, I'm sure the rest are also good too! read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Pistachio and Oreo ;) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Stopped here for a coffee in the morning on our way back from Piazzale Michelangelo. Somehow the coffee-stop turned into a gelato tasting and Kings of Leon jam fest. The service was excellent (the dude behind the counter had an excellent playlist...very underrated quality in my opinion), the all of the gelato flavors were excellent, and (bonus feature) the bar in the back looked really cool. We didn't get to make it back at night but it's definitely worth checking out. read more

Milk free gelato and a friendly staff? What more can a girl want? The gelato is so tasty, prices are perfect and the quantity is massive. Would definitely suggest for a nice stop near the Arno river in a more quiet area of Florence. Also serves alcoholic beverages and has a beautiful sitting area in the back (even though I always opted for their shaded and comfortable terrace. read more

Best gelato in Florence!!! Great drinks as well, if you don't speak italian very well its ok because some of the servers speak english. There is also free wifi and its air conditioned. read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

If you're heading to Piazzale Michelangelo from ponte vecchio, you won't miss this cute little gelateria. The consistency is creamy and flavors use natural ingredients. Grab a gelato and head to the Michelangelo terrace or the Rose garden. read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Ricota cream, pistachio, hazelnut - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Best croissant I've ever had. Try to get it fresh and warm! My friends and I thought they were so good, we each got a second one. The girls who work here are very friendly and fun to talk to. We will definitely come back! read more

Went to this gelato shop because we were told this had some pretty good nutty gelato. So I went with the pistachio and also had the oreo flavored one since I haven't seen that at any other gelato shop. The gelato was quite good and creamy as expected. I approve of this place. read more

This is the cutest cafe I've been to in Florence this far. The staff is so nice and accommodating and the vibe is very tranquil and happy. The cappuccinos and croissants are to die for!!!! read more

This place has the best gelato I've ever had in my LIFE. I had a really hard time choosing what flavors I wanted because all the ones I tried were all so good. In the end I decided to go with coffee and lemon, which don't compliment each other too well but were both really good. The coffee one had really smooth chocolate in it as well, and it was AMAZING. The gelato is so creamy and so consistent, the first bite I had I knew it was the best gelato I've ever had (I had a lot of gelato in Italy, so I had a pretty good sample size). I LOVE THIS PLACE. They need to make gelato like this everywhere in the world. It is SO GOOD. The person getting my gelato for me was pretty friendly too. Definitely come here even if you have to walk 20 minutes! It's so worth it. It's near Michelangelo Square, so if you're going there for the sunset or for the view in general, come stop by here before/after for AMAZING GELATO!! read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Coffee and lemon: best gelato I've had in my life. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

Vivaldi is my favorite gelateria in Florence! I've been here three times already and I've liked every single flavor I got. They're vegan friendly and I'm not even a vegan. All their flavors are great especially the fruit flavors. You can taste and see real fresh pieces of fruit! You can 3 flavors in a cup that's larger than your average 2,50€ sized cup. read more

Gelateria Vivaldi - Vin Santo, Coconut, and Peach for 2,50€ - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Florence, FI

I studied abroad in Florence for over three months and tried dozens of gelato flavors and stores and this one was my favorite! They offer generous serving sizes and you can ask for multiple flavors in even the smallest size. If you ask for whipped cream they also add that for free. The gelato itself is very tasty and they tend to have tons of flavors that change fairly frequently. The servers have always been incredibly friendly and will be thrilled if you speak (or try to speak) Italian with them. I enjoy their fruit flavors (fragola especially) and crema goes well with anything. In addition to good service and great gelato they also have a nice sit-down area with couches and free wifi if you continue into the store. read more

Hands down, best gelato in Florence. I tried lemon and chocolate flavors: so good! Will be coming back for more. Also, the service is very very good. read more

All we can say is WOW! This is a great gelateria and when we go back to Florence it will be one of the first stops! We definitely recommend this gelateria to all visitors. read more

Not only was the vegan chocolate gelato to DIE FOR but I drug my husband a mile and a half to get there only to discover they had been closed for 15 minutes. The lovely woman behind the counter took pity on us and served us anyway! WOW! It was so kind and so sweet of her when she was trying to clean the place up and get home! I would return here over and over if I lived in this area. Great gelato and FANTASTIC service read more

We stop by on the way Piazzale Michelangelo, we stop by Gelateria Vivaldi. My daughter gets lemon and mango. My husband gets a lemon granita with lemon cream gelato. I get an espresso shakerato drink. All 3 for 8 Euros. Everything was delicious! read more

In the place where gelato originated, this place does it right. The flavor aren't too crazy, just unusual enough to be different. And they're all very very well done. It's a little ways from the heart of Florence, but I like that it's away from the craziness of the city center. read more

Cosy, amazing gelato and great service. Chilled . enjoy a great coffee. Spacious and not noisy. Gives you time to enjoy and connect with friends or work in quietness. Worth checking out read more