Intro: I was in Siena for Palio, the medieval horse race that takes place twice a year. It's a huge…read moredeal and that means Siena is going to be congested and a madhouse. An hour or so before Palio, I stopped by La Vecchia Latteria for a snack. Ambiance (2/5): This gelateria is pretty small, so given the timing, ordering was a bit of a mess. There's a small indoor area and the line was out of the door. Definitely a grab and go type spot instead of other ice cream shops that have plenty of seating and are bigger. No seating here. Service (3/5): Given the demand, they were trying to do the best they could by taking orders as quickly as possible. More of a controlled line would have been nice but they were working hard which is always appreciated. Drinks (N/A): Like most gelaterias, they have various soft drinks and water. I didn't order anything. Food (3.5/5): As usual, I went with the medium which allows you to select two flavors. I tend to go with a fruity flavor and a creamy flavor. The selection here is nice and consistent with the hundreds and hundreds of gelaterias that are spread out throughout Italy. Overall: Located in the heart of Siena, La Vecchia Latteria is one of the best and one of the oldest gelaterias in town. It makes for a good spot for a refreshing dessert on-the-go.

Great gelato spot in Siena. Short wait but well worth it. Tried some flavors but overall the…read moreflavors were delish. Would definitely come back and visit after some pasta

simple gelato place. super super good. great portion sizes. the pistachio is so so so good. the…read morelemon is nice, refreshing and icy. good place to stop by if you want a quick sweet treat!

A young and energetic staff don't really make up for the average quality of the gelato my mother…read moreand I got here. I went with the coffee and vanilla flavors, which were complementary. The coffee was inoffensive - would've loved some more flavor - and the vanilla had an almost gummy texture, for gelato. My mom took the dark chocolate and pistachio. Man, the pistachio was flavorful - but we ate maybe 30% of the dark chocolate, stopping because of the heavy aftertaste. I'm not sure where the good gelato places in Siena are, but this isn't one of them.

Great shop! Many places have a long line and are very slow, so as a gelato starved tourist, I…read morekeep an eye out for places that I can ravage the scene fast. They had a larger than usual selection and cute ornaments like the cow in the vanilla! The cones were fresh and not stale like many places. Nice service and wonderful product!

Fresh and delicious gelato recommended by friend Sharon! Many flavors to choose from and great…read morevalue too. So much better than what we had in Florence. This is a must in Siena. Grab one and enjoy it while sitting in the piazza.

Great quality artisanal gelato, I walked 15 minutes past two other gelaterias to make it here. I…read morelove love the Almond (Mandorla) flavor, and also their dark chocolate. Planning on trying all of them, they have a good mix of classic and unique flavors!

- has some of the best granitas in Italy - the gelato is…read morevery good - the pastries are nice and the coffee (I was told) is very good as well - fast service

Rude staff, slow service, dirty bathrooms. Find a better place to spend your money. Cashier,…read morebartender, and server were all rude and disrespectful.

Food and drink of all types, and very clean. Nice modern European feel and ambience. Drink service…read morewas very good.

Best gelato I've had so far after eating it every day for two weeks from Rome to Siena. The service…read moreis outstanding given it's a family run establishment. Interesting flavor combinations as well. Yummmmm!

Great little gelateria outside the center of Siena, near the fort and stadium. Great flavors and…read moreprices, plus it was open late. Ate there twice!

Yes, this is a tourist trap right by the Piazza del Campo. It is right on the corner too so when we…read morewalked by, we could not resist. They have the huge mounds of gelato on display, which I later found out is a sign you should stay away, but it wasn't that bad. The gelato itself was not unreasonably priced and they had a wide selection of flavors. There is no interior seating and none out on the sidewalk either. Not sure if they are not allowed or just choose not to, but you have to take it to-go. We found a bench around the corner one minute away and enjoyed there in the shade. I thought the gelato was good, not great. It quenched our craving at the time though and that is what's important!

The best gelato I've had in forever. So rich and creamy. Definitely will be back. 5/5 reccomendread more

Ok, not quite as good as the Gelataria del Piazza in San Gimingnano - the best in Tuscany - this is…read morea close second of all we visited. Great flavours, we came back twice. Every time there were people in the queue in front of us buying the 1kg mixed tubs for taking home. It is about two blocks further NE than shown on the google map ... about three blocks from the archway in the side of Via B di Sopra.

The ice creams were quite good, there are a few original flavours (apfel strudel for instance)…read more Nocciola and fig tasted really nice!

What a hidden gem this place is! We stopped in while touring Siena for the day and the owner is…read moreamazing. He seems to do everything- make the food, serve it, bus tables. It's a pretty small place, so I can understand that. Everything is vegan and organic, it doesn't get much better than that! I ordered the gnocchi which came in a red pepper sauce, then got a side of grilled veggies (which that day turned out to be peppers). The gnocchi was very tasty. The portion was a bit small but for 5Eu it was reasonable. The grilled veggies were smothered in oil which was a little strange. There was a huge selection of desserts to choose from that day, yet somehow I found myself gravitating toward the gelato. I got the chocolate & hazlenut which was delicious and a great way to cool off.

The cake. The jazz. The cafe. So much to like about this place! Swung in on a rainy night in…read moreNovember to find dessert. Enjoyed a delicious slice of pistachio cake and a cappuccino. Very pleasant waiter. Chill jazz. Unique space. Went back for breakfast and found there was less on this front--had GF sandwiches. But a great spot to buy vegan foods--soy milk, muesli, crackers, champagne, chocolate, etc. Go there!!

Great place to stop and have some sweets or a coffee or BOTH! These are my pictures of the staff…read morethe afternoon we visited with them while in the area. We saw them handle a huge crowd right after we got the shoppe. They work hard to please their guests! I like to recognize people who work hard and who smile while doing it all!!! Marianna and Allan

5 euros for sugary gelato. The smallest size is a large. What?!! The scooper was also extremely…read morerude. You must avoid! My friend felt guilted to but it because he sampled a flavor and couldn't finish it. He took two bites and threw it out because the taste was unbareable. He works for a gelato shop at home so he knows what is fake and isn't. His gelato was basically sugar and coloring. Siena is not a place for gelato. It's overpriced and not tasty.