This is a very cute little gelato place with authentic handmade fresh flavors…read more They have fruit gelato, chocolate gelato, and a bunch of other different flavor flavors that are classic and a little bit more un unique. It's all fresh and can come in either a cup or a cone. They also serve cappuccinos, lattes, and espresso if you'd like. There's little seating, but it is offered indoor and outdoor.

Gentleman working behind the counter was so kind and generous with the samples. Pistachio gelato is…read moremy favorite and this was the best I've ever had! Can't wait to visit again

Best gelato in the area. Small gelato shop with tons of flavor options. Must visit for a sweet…read moretreat when visiting Saint Armands Circle.

Ok. So we were walking the Bridge into St Armands and when we got there we thought a nice smoothie…read morewould be good. So we went into this place. First off. It's tiny. And it's hot in there. Feel bad for the folks working there. Moving on... we each got smoothies. I got a Green one my partner got a Berry one. They were both watery. Not much smoothie to them. They were not very....how do you say.... Robust? Refreshing?? Maybe the Gelato is good. Maybe. Otherwise ... Pass.

Delicious, authentic gelato. Totally legit - the gelato is in covered metal containers to keep it…read morecold, not open to the air. Tons of delicious flavors.

We got a Tiramisu and Ferraro gelato neither was great but the Tiramisu was nothing like what you…read morewould expect. Also we tried to get milk for our little one and the milk use by date was for February 2026 and here we are in May 2026

We had a great dinner last night at La Dolce Vita. It is a small place, I didn't think to count…read morethe tables inside but there is maybe a dozen, and a few more outside. Small and busy, I would recommend getting a reservation. I checked out their menu earlier in the day and was very much looking forward to trying their Pappardelle, Funghi e Salsiccia, a sausage and mushroom pasta dish with a creamy panna sauce. I was not disappointed. In fact, I found my food absolutely delicious. I loved the mushrooms, the sausage, and the sauce really tied it all together. Service was fine, maybe just a little slow at the end getting the bill, but we were in no hurry. Very helpful, one person in our group had some dietary restrictions which were accommodated.

Food was terrible, owner was more interested in being a singer than actually cooking…read more I don't know what part of Italy she is from, but it's not like any Italian food I've ever experienced in my lifetime The chicken was mushy and they use way too much salt

A nice finish in Siesta Village…read more After enjoying dinner in Siesta Village, we headed out for some dessert. Both at St Armands and Siesta Village, there is no shortage of ice cream and gelato places. Each has their very popular spot, at St Armands it is Kilwin's, in the village it is Big Olaf. Yet, there are other choices, and we headed to one. We discovered Stefano Versace Gelato is now in the spot previously occupied by Ciao Gelato. They have been open for about 3 months, offering not only gelato, but also coffee, smoothies, and more. We were there for the gelato. While Big Olaf looked busy, there was no line at SVG. I liked the colorful display of various gelatos. Some of the names were in Italian, the helpful counter person interpreting a few for us. Both the brownish gelatos looked like coffee flavor, but neither was. That's ok, I pivoted to bright white and got their coconut gelato. The coconut was definitely coconut, with pieces of coconut like grit throughout the gelato. That threw off the smooth texture I expected, but it was still good. They do not have much in the way of seating, counter seats running along a couple of walls. We also thought the cost was a little high. There are a handful of parking spots in front, shared with other businesses. Good luck scoring a spot.

This was a nice place to go. I went with a couple of my friends. I got the mixed berry one and it…read morewas yummy. My friends got mango, strawberry, and whiskey cream and they liked it. The lady who worked there was kind and helpful. I thought it was a bit strange that they didn't have an option for getting one scoop. So my friend and I split the two scoop deal and she put a scoop in separate cups for us. I was a bit surprised that they didn't have a very big selection of flavors. They have other stuff though, such as; coffee, smoothies, and juice. It's located in a good spot to walk up to after a long day at the beach, or if you have a Sweet tooth.

We really wanted a coffee while we walked around and this was the only place we could find but it…read morewas so good. They should definitely market their coffee options more as they were delicious. We tried the chocolate stout latte iced and got several macarons. Parking is on street with park mobile app! They have a great selection of macarons with creative flavors like champagne, caramel banana, coffee, and coconut. Staff was super sweet and welcoming here.

Le Macaron French Pastries is a favorite of mine! I fell in love with their Lavender White…read moreChocolate Macaron a couple years ago. This time was no different! I bought a box of six. I was lucky I even made it home from our trip with any left in the box! To drink, you guessed it, I had the iced Lavender Coffee! It was so flavorful and refreshing. Le Macaron French Pastries still has my heart. Until next time!

Fabulous food! My son and I had the Italian and a Cuban sandwiches and they were the best we've…read morehad! Love to find local gems like Southside Deli.

After my colonoscopy, I needed protein so Southside was convenient. Somewhat dated interior but…read morethe food remains very good. My Greek omelette was very good and satisfying. Service with a smile- order at counter and they bring you your order.

The smell of waffle cones greets you as you open the door. We asked and the ice cream is home made…read more.... And delicious! Between us we had 4 flavors and the gooey brownie won. Hands down. The young lady working was very friendly and attentive.

Cute ice cream shop on Siesta Key. They have a large selection of flavors but I wish they had more…read morefruity and tropical options. The prices is expensive, even compared with nearby ice cream spots. The smallest cup is $5.75.

Stopped in twice now and this is a new go to spot! You can tell whoever is the owner puts so much…read morededication into this bakery. We tried the pain au chocolate, raspberry chocolate croissant, carrot cake, almond croissant, blueberry cheese danish, and a cookie. EVERYTHING was spectacular! Buttery, sweet, savory... and everything looks as good as it tastes! We don't have many solid bakeries in Bradenton, so looking forward to having Sweet of Life around and hope others go out to try for themselves!

I needed a small cake at the last minute for my daughter's birthday and I purchased one that was…read morealready made. First let me state that I DO NOT enjoy chocolate cake but it's my daughter's favorite. The baker added fresh fruit and a little happy birthday sign on it for me and it was PERFECT! I bake as well (not nearly this good) and could not have matched the moistness and the amazing flavor of this cake! It was delicious! It tasted as if it was made with lots of skill and love. My family loved it as well and my daughter was so pleased! Thank you for the amazing cake! We will definitely be back. Today as a matter of fact for my son in law!

I think I've made a habit of stopping in here on random holidays and honestly, no regrets. I first…read morecame on Valentine's Day when my now husband couldn't celebrate because of his situation, so I surprised him with a box of multiple desserts. They were a hit then, and they're still a hit now. This past weekend we picked out 12 different truffles with the intention of giving one to every guest who walked into our Friendsgiving... but the 5 of us who arrived on time ended up doing three rounds of tasting instead. Zero complaints, every single one was amazing in its own unique way. Norman never disappoints.

I recently received a box of chocolates from Norman Love Confections as a surprise from one of my…read moreclose friends. I was definitely caught off guard and the moment I opened the box I knew I was in for a treat... that said... you know what they say... you never know what you're gunna get. I opened the box to find that it included ice packs to ensure the chocolate didn't melt while on the way to my doorstop - much appreciated. Inside was the most beautiful packaging ever. It was branded, bright green, and even included a one sheeter on what each chocolate was. Once it was all unwrapped I was blown away at how incredibly goregous the chocolates were. I stood in awe for a minute and it took me a hot second to decided which one to try first. I'm not going to list out every single one but my favorites were the tiramisu, sea salt caramel truffle, pistachio, tahitian carmel, and strawberry. I made sure treasure each one and I'm still dreaming about them. If you're looking for a lovely gift for someone, or even looking to treat yourself, you won't be disappointed, I promise.